Group Registration

Guidelines for Scheduling a Group Visit
Groups consisting of 10 or more people must make a reservation at least two weeks in advance. Contact the Boise WaterShed for group reservations. Visits may be scheduled for Monday – Friday, 9:30 am – 4:30 pm. Due to capacity limits, we may not be able to accommodate large groups who have not made a reservation. To facilitate a fun and safe visit, we’ve established the following guidelines to assist you with scheduling your group. 

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Group Size
Minimum of 10 people, Maximum of 90. Large groups will be split into smaller groups and rotated through the activities.

Group Lessons and Packages
Groups can choose from our recommended group lesson packages or create a custom schedule from our numerous lesson and tour offerings. Note: We can build a lunch or break period into any of our lesson packages at your request.

Chaperones
The minimum number of chaperones are listed below, however, extra chaperones are always welcome. 

•  Preschool and Kindergarten: 1 adult (minimum) to 5 students
•  Elementary through High School: 1 adult (minimum) to 10 students

Parking
If your group is arriving by bus: At the main entryway gate, take an immediate right turn onto the paved drive.  The bus should follow the outer perimeter paved loop to drop off the students in the passenger unloading zone.  This drop-off area is located at the base of a ramp for students to safely access the main entrance to the Boise WaterShed.  Once students have exited the bus, the bus should loop back around the pavement once more, and park on the outer loop with one half of the bus parked in the dirt so traffic may pass. Parking Lot map

If your group is arriving by car or van: At the main entryway gate, take an immediate right turn onto the paved drive.  Follow the paved outer perimeter until you see access to the brick paver parking area.  Park in one of the 25 marked stalls.  Overflow parking is marked along the fence close to the paved drive where you entered.  

Dining areas
Outside picnic areas are available on the plaza courtyard and front lawn. No food or drinks are allowed inside the Boise WaterShed unless weather conditions are severe and prohibit outside dining, such as extreme cold or rainy or snowy weather. In those situations, students can consume food and drinks inside the Boise WaterShed Theater only.