GeoDome Planetarium Reservation Form - Museum of Discovery & Science

GeoDome Planetarium Form

Name of School / Group

Address / Location of Outreach

Address Line 1

Address Line 2

City

State

Zip Code

PLEASE NOTE: All GeoDome Planetarium programs must be booked more than three (3) weeks in advance. Dates are first-come, first-served.

Preferred Date #1

Preferred Date #2

Preferred Date #3

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GeoDome Scheduling Guidelines

Each GeoDome session is 45 minutes long, followed by a 15-minute reset period. For example, a request for four (4) sessions would follow this schedule:

Sample Schedule (4 sessions)

First Session: 8:00 a.m. – 8:45 a.m.
Reset Period: 8:45 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Second Session: 9:00 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.
Reset Period: 9:45 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Third Session: 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Reset Period: 10:45 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Fourth Session: 11:00 a.m. – 11:45 a.m.
Clean-up and Depart: 11:45 a.m.

Important Note: To ensure all groups are served efficiently, sessions must run consecutively with only the 15-minute reset periods in between. We are unable to accommodate extended breaks or scheduling deviations during GeoDome outreach visits. Please make the necessary arrangements at your school/group to align with these guidelines. We appreciate your understanding.

Acknowledgement: By entering your initials below, you acknowledge agreement with the GeoDome scheduling guidelines. For questions, please contact the MODS Guest Experience team at 954.713.0930 or booking@mods.org. Thank you!

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PLEASE NOTE: We can only see a maximum of 25 students per classroom session. Each session is 45-minutes.

How Many Sessions? (There is a minimum of 2 sessions and a maximum of 4 per day):

2 sessions

3 sessions

4 sessions

Preferred Start Time

Preferred End Time

Primary Contact First Name

Primary Contact Last Name

Primary Contact Phone Number

Primary Contact Email

Name of Adult Who Will Be Present for Experience

Cell Phone Number of Adult Who Will Be Present for Experience

Email Address of Adult Who Will Be Present for Experience

Name of adult that MODS staff will be checking in with upon arrival.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only see a maximum of 25 students per session. Each session is 45-minutes.

Total Number of Children Attending (2 sessions)

Total Number of Children Attending (3 sessions)

Total Number of Children Attending (4 sessions)

Total Number of Adults Attending

Grade of Children Attending

Ages of Children Attending

Select Theme:

One World, One Sky (Early Childhood Pre-K through Kindergarten): Learners will join Elmo, Big Bird and Hu Hu Zhu in a magical planetarium adventure, exploring the night sky, taking an imaginary trip from Sesame Street to the moon, counting stars and learning basic principles of math, geometry, astronomy, physics and cultural connections.

Journey Through the Stars (Grades 1-2): Learners will explore the differences between comets, asteroids, planets and stars, and understand their surfaces and relation to Earth.

Solar System Adventure (Grades 3-5): Learners will explore rocky planets, gas giants, moons, asteroids and more, understanding our cosmic neighborhood in relation to Earth.

From Stardust to Supernova (Grades 6-12): Learners will journey through the life cycle of a star, including stellar nebulae, supernovae, dwarfs, giants and main sequence stars, to understand how elements are formed.

The Museum of Discovery and Science is dedicated to providing a memorable experience for all guests, including those with special needs. Please help us prepare for our visit to your location by telling us about your group and any modifications or accommodations they may require. Your answer will not affect your ability to participate. Please check any of the categories below that apply to your group.

How many students will need the accommodations? (2 sessions)

How many students will need the accommodations? (3 sessions)

How many students will need the accommodations? (4 sessions)

Does your group have any accessibility needs or require any special accommodations that are not listed above or require further explanation? Please let us know so we can better plan our visit to your location.

Where is the main office located to sign in? (i.e. front of the school)

Is there any other important information that our educators need to know about upon their arrival? (Example: Presenting a photo I.D.) Please be as specific as possible.

If you selected "other," please specify (if applicable)

Has your school/group previously reserved the GeoDome Planetarium?

Yes, my school/group has previously reserved the GeoDome Planetarium.

No, this is the first time my school/group is reserving the GeoDome Planetatium.

If your school/group reserved the GeoDome Planetarium in the past, please indicate below the year that we visited your establishment:

MODS GeoDome Planetarium Logistics

(Please read carefully. Schools, groups, organizations must provide and agree to the following prior to MODS arrival.)

The GeoDome Planetarium can only be booked for indoor facilities with ceilings 13 feet or higher and door widths 4 feet wide or larger. The Planetarium cannot be placed outdoors.

GeoDome Dimension Requirements:
Height: 13 feet or higher (nothing blocking 13 feet.) This includes lights, projectors and anything hanging from the ceiling lower than 13 feet.
Width: 26 feet. MODS staff must be able to move completely around 26 feet.
Door Width Requirements: 4 feet wide or larger.
The GeoDome Planetarium cannot be transported up any type of stairs.
**Space/dimensions listed above MUST be allocated for the entire duration of the outreach.**

There will be absolutely no refunds, exchanges, or credits if the MODS educators arrive to your location and there is not enough space for the GeoDome, and they are unable to properly execute the programming. Please ensure that you have the proper space and requirements before agreeing to the logistics.

Arrival/Departure:
Arrival: MODS educators will arrive 90 minutes before the first scheduled session for set up.
Departure: Please allow MODS educators 90 minutes to break down the GeoDome Planetarium.

Additional logistics:
School/group/organization must clean the floor before arrival (i.e. vacuumed, mopped, swept depending on the surface.)
School/group/organization must provide one room where each session cycles in and out.
All students/bodies must remain at least 15 feet away from GeoDome exterior.
Students in the GeoDome must be supervised at all times.

**MODS staff will be providing strict safety instructions that everyone in the room will need to follow, including adults. If the situation becomes unsafe for the educator or audience, we reserve the right to stop the program and depart your location. If we have to stop the program, there will be no refunds or exchanges provided.**

Please provide the height and width of the space where the GeoDome Planetarium will be situated at your location:

Please indicate below if you would like a member of the MODS education staff to visit your location to measure your space. Measuring must take place two (2) weeks prior to the visit date. There is a non-refundable, non-transferrable fee of $75 for this service due at the time of booking.

Yes, please have the MODS team visit my location to measure the space ($75 cost).

No, I do not wish to have a MODS staff member measure the space.

Acknowledgement: By entering your initials below, you are acknowledging your agreement with the GeoDome logistics and procedures. Please call or email the MODS Guest Experience team with any questions: 954.713.0930 or booking@mods.org. Thank you.

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MODS GeoDome Planetarium Reservation Policies

Payment:
When you call or go online to reserve, have your payment option ready. Accepted forms of payment include cash, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover), check or PO number (for schools only). A 20% non-refundable deposit is required. Full payment is due prior to arrival at the Museum, STEMobile, or Family Science Night experience.

Experience reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. A non-refundable deposit of 20% of the total due (whichever is greater) must be received no later than two (2) weeks after your reservation has been confirmed.
Accepted forms of payment include cash, credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American Express and Discover), check or PO number. Full payment is required in advance of your outreach.
Refunds cannot be issued when cancellations are made less than seven days before scheduled experience (this includes all components of your booked experience: STEMobile, Family Science Night, Outreach).
PAYMENT ADDRESS - Please make checks payable to “Museum of Discovery & Science” and mail to: Museum of Discovery & Science Reservations Department, 401 SW Second Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312. (Note: Please place the reservation order number somewhere on your check.)
Final payment is due 7 business days prior to the outreach unless you are from a school paying with a PO, and then full payment is due 10 business days after the outreach.

Rescheduling Fee: If you reschedule your event date after two weeks, you will be charged a $75 rescheduling fee. Rescheduling cannot be guaranteed due to limited availability.

Final head count: Final head count is due 14 days prior to visit date. Reducing your head count must take place by this time. Increasing your head count is based on availability and not guaranteed. The school/group is responsible for the number reserved and confirmed at final head count deadline.

Cancellation, "No Shows" and Refunds:

Please notify the MODS staff at booking@mods.org if you need to adjust your group’s headcount, cancel or reschedule your outreach.
If you cancel or reschedule your outreach after your deposit due date, you will be charged a $75 rescheduling/cancellation fee.
If you cancel your reservation 7 days or less before your outreach, you will be charged 20% of your total amount, plus a $75 cancellation fee.
There will be no refunds if your group is a no-show the day of your scheduled outreach. You will be charged a "No Show" fee of $75, plus the full amount of your outreach.

Late Payment Fee: If payment is received late (one day or more following the outreach), you will be charged a $75 late fee. If a purchase order is provided, you will be charged a $75 late fee if payment is received more than 10 business days following the outreach.

Mileage Fee: An additional $75.00 mileage fee will be added on to outreaches occurring in Palm Beach County or Miami-Dade County. Any outreach program occurring outside of Palm Beach County or Miami-Dade County will be subject to an additional fee.

Day of Visit: 90 minutes is required for setup and breakdown. If you have any questions or concerns on the day of your outreach, please call the MODS Guest Experience team at (954) 713-0930 or email booking@mods.org.

Acknowledgement: By entering your below, you are CONFIRMING a GeoDome Planetarium program and acknowledge your agreement with the GeoDome Planetarium reservation policies and procedures. Please call or email with any questions: 954.713.0930 or booking@mods.org. Thank you. Please call or email the MODS Guest Experience team with any questions: 954.713.0930 or booking@mods.org. Thank you.

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