Chaperones are required:
Recruit the required number of chaperones:
- Grades PK–3:
1 adult per 5 students - Grades 4–12:
1 adult per 8 students - Children’s Garden:
1 adult per 5 students
Required chaperones receive free admission when accompanying a group.
Divide your students into groups:
BEFORE coming to the Garden, divide your students into the number of groups specified for your grade level’s student/chaperone ratio.
Wear name labels:
Please have your students wear name labels with first names.
Review information in the confirmation packet:
Details for parking and check-in are outlined in your confirmation packet. Share this information with students, chaperones, and bus drivers. Call (314) 577-5140 if there are questions.
While outside food and drinks are not permitted in the Garden, registered groups taking a Garden Class will be permitted to bring their own sack lunches to eat in the classroom after their scheduled program.
The Garden offers other suggestions for lunch:
- Lunch in the Garden’s restaurant Sassafras. For reservations call (314) 577-5196 two weeks prior to your visit. View the menu.
- Sack lunches by Catering St. Louis. For a current menu, pricing and ordering, call (314) 577-9530.
- Picnic in Tower Grove Park. Call (314) 771-2679 to reserve a pavilion. The park is adjacent to the Garden.
Prepare your students:
Many of our programs have pre- and post-visit activities. If available for the program you choose, these will be available by download on that program’s web page.
Prepare for the weather:
Please have your students dress for the weather as all programs include outdoor activities.
Make your reservation today!