EDUCATOR RESOURCES
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Connects Kits
Science boxes with themed STEAM activities and science experiments for kids delivered right to your front door.
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Learning Lunchboxes
COSI can also work with your school to determine availability of publicly funded versions of these STEM Kits, called COSI Learning Lunchboxes.
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COSI Connects
Your doorway to a universe of engaging, inspiring, and transformative STEM learning.
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SCHOOL FIELD TRIPS
For groups of 12 or more guests, COSI offers:
- Discounted rate of $13.65/each paid for by one person in one lump sum upon check-in the day of your visit.*;
- Downtown location, easy to reach by city's major thoroughfares;
- Atomic Cafe and Museum Store;
- Pre-ordered box lunches available on request (14-day notice and payment required);
- Bus Drivers, Adult Motor Coach Tour Operators, and Medically Certified Aids receive complimentary admission to COSI. Chaperones and other adults receive the discounted group rate of $13.65 per person;
*Price includes 5% Columbus Arts & Culture Fee which helps make the arts available to all by funding exemplary artists, arts organizations and programs that educate and engage audiences throughout Greater Columbus.
For more information, please call 614.228.2674.
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Financial assistance is available for some groups through COSI's CAP.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Certified Teacher Discounts
Certified teachers are admitted to COSI free of charge with an acceptable form of verification and photo ID. Free admission applies to the individual certified teacher only. Open to certified public/private PreK-12th grade teachers, college/university faculty, and homeschool educators. (excludes Type A and Type B homes)
Acceptable forms of verification include Faculty ID stating faculty or teacher on the card, OEA card, NEA card, OCCRRA/OPR profile, current teaching license/certificate, or a letter from your school district indicating intent to home school.
Field Trip Payment
Payment is due upon arrival (with the exception of Box Lunch orders, which must be paid two weeks in advance). Payments are required to be made in one lump sum payment. Only those persons listed on the group reservation are eligible for the discounted group rate. Individuals not included on the reservation will be charged full general admission. Purchase Orders will also be accepted as long as a copy of the PO is provided at check-in.
Groups wishing to pay in advance may call COSI at 614.228.2674 Monday – Friday to pay over the phone with a credit card, or mail their payment to:
COSI Accounts Receivable
333 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215
Field Trip Educator Packets
The following educator packets will ensure you have a smooth, fun visit to COSI and include pre-visit checklists, chaperone guides, arrival and departure info (for buses too!), and an order form for school group kits.
Text Links (pop up / PDF):
Educator Amenities [pop up: https://cosi.org/visit/group-tours/school-groups#popinline3329]
Chaperone Resources [https://cosi.org/visit/group-tours/school-groups#popinline1591]
Group Visit Guide & Directions [PDF: https://cosi.org/downloads/Digital_Group_Leader_Forms_Jan23.pdf]
Box Lunches
Lunch orders must be finalized and paid in full at least two weeks prior to your arrival date. No cancellations or changes can be accepted after that point. Refunds are not available for box lunch orders.
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE
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Community Access Program
COSI CAP is a financial assistance program that provides exhibit admission subsidies made available by corporate and individual donors for underserved school children and disadvantaged families in Central Ohio.
Who may receive COSI CAP subsidies?
COSI CAP supplies subsidized exhibit admission for student groups from schools providing free and reduced lunches through the Federal Free School Lunch Program. Families with children may also receive COSI CAP subsidized exhibit admission through partnerships with local community agencies. In addition, the program provides for free and reduced admission days at COSI.
How do I apply for COSI CAP?
Organizations serving developmental disabilities adults and children automatically qualify for the maximum COSI CAP subsidy discount off the group exhibit only admission rate. Please call 614-228-2674 ext. 0 for details.
All other organizations must apply for COSI CAP subsidies. These subsidies are determined by a school’s percentage of students participating in the Federal Free School Lunch Program or a community service agency’s percentage of clients at or below the poverty level.
A COSI CAP information sheet including application requirements is available upon request via fax or email.
The application can be completed here.
Who supports COSI CAP?
Borden Inc., Mount Carmel Health Systems, NetJets, and the Ingram-White Caste Foundation are the primary contributors to COSI CAP. Additional contributions are received from other corporations, foundations, and individuals.
How can I support COSI CAP?
Participants are encouraged to share their experiences with COSI CAP, so COSI may keep our generous donors informed about the success of their community commitment. Your comments will also help COSI seek additional funding for ongoing program costs and future support of disadvantaged families in Central Ohio. Feedback should be mailed to COSI, attn: Development, 333 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio, 43215.