FAQ

How do I schedule a program?

To Schedule a program, fill out the online form or call Patricia Violette at 603-436-3680. When scheduling, please be ready to indicate your desired Curriculum Frameworks agenda so that we may accommodate your teaching needs.

Where are programs held?

Albacore Park offers pre-scheduled programming at the Park itself and in classrooms (or wherever students or groups meet) and in remote learning platforms. Please check the program descriptions for details. When meeting at Albacore Park, your group will be divided into smaller groups and rotated through stations. The number of groups varies according to the size of the main group. Note: Pre-scheduled programs at Albacore Park are held from April through November only. Remote learning and in classrooms are held all year.

How do I access online remote learning programs?

When you have booked your program, we will send you a special password that will be active one week prior to your program.

What do the programs cost?

At Albacore Park: All programs cost $6.00 per student and $9 for chaperones. Professional educators are Free. A minimum booking of $70 will be charged if there are less than 16 participants.

In your classroom: All programs cost $80 (and in some cases where more than one staff person is required ($130) for a single presentation, $60 (or $100) for each additional same-day presentation. We can discuss cost when you call or book online. You may pay online on our secure portal or mail a check to:

Albacore Park Submarine and Museum Attn: Education 600 Market Street Portsmouth, NH 03801

What does Albacore Park charge for staff travel

All staff travel for classroom or other group presentations is charged on a per mile round-trip basis. All schools in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, will not be charged a travel fee.

How large can our group be?

At Albacore Park: Group size depends upon the program you choose and on what other programming has been scheduled on the date. We can host 30 students at a time for each program.

In your classroom: Groups should not be any larger than 30-35 students.

What are Teacher Trunks?

Teacher trunks provide the needed components for remote learning classes. The teacher and students will do the activities in the trunk while a staff member remotely demonstrates engaging hands-on activities and will follow Dimensions of Learning strategies for diagnostic, formative and summative assessments. Arrangements to pick up trunks will be made when booking is confirmed.

What are the teacher and student portals?

On the pull-down menu, teachers and students can click on their own link to receive information about the program. The students link will also have post-programming activities and assessments for use in the classroom and after the program has been taken.

Will I receive scheduling confirmation?

The logistical details for all pre-scheduled programs are confirmed in writing via email or by regular mail when requested.

How can I provide feedback on the program(s) I have scheduled?

Just as you do, we, too, need to document post-program student learning outcomes as outlined in NHCF terms. When you arrive (or when we arrive at your site or meeting place), we will issue you a survey form. If you prefer, you may fill out the form online after the program completion. In order to keep the cost of our programs affordable, we rely on outside funders to assist our efforts to bring you quality programming. Through the process of feedback, we can truly gauge what you and your students have learned so that we may understand how we can improve our teaching methodologies.

How can I customize programming?

Based upon your needs, we can tailor most of our programs to meet your curriculum needs. Just let us know how we can help.