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Grant Opportunities
Active Learning Grant
Sponsored by the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Education Foundation
- 1 goal, 1 day, 100 students
Our goal is to have 100 students a day actively learning one of our education programs until the end of the school year! All Title 1 and Headstart schools are eligible to apply for the Active Learning Grant. The Active Learning Grant will cover museum admission and education program for all of your students, teachers, and chaperones or will cover outreach education cost and mileage. Active Learning Grant Application
Cox Communications Grant
Once again we are pleased to announce an amazing grant opportunity courtesy of Cox Communications. The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum and Cox Communications are partnering to offer the 2011 Cox Education Grant to Title I Elementary Schools in the Hampton Roads area.
Cox Communications is committed to supporting youth through education and technology initiatives. In accordance with that mission, the Cox Communication Grant will fund a program that focuses on Character Development and Healthy Lifestyle as taught through top of the line interactive technology found at the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum. Your students will enjoy a fun and active learning experience with SOL inspiration. Cox Grant Application
- All Active Learning Grant and Cox Communications Grant applications must be completed and faxed to (757) 393-8288 Attn: Jennifer Barnes or e-mailed to barnesj@vshfm.com Subject Line: Grant Application
Sol Recess
Teacher Workshop
Inspire your Students! Start your school year fresh with new lesson plan ides.
Multiple dates to choose from:
- Saturday, October 15, 2011
- Monday, January 16, 2012
- Saturday, March 3, 2012
- 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
- $30 per teacher
Great for Teachers K-8th! Our education staff will lead you in Math and Science SOL games, activities and lessons to use in the classroom or at recess.
Workshop will include hands-on training, game play time, planning and collaboration time with fellow educators, and admission to the Museum for the day.
All educators will receive the SOL Recess Lesson Plans and templates used in creating each game.
Contact Jennifer Barnes, Director of Education, for more information.
Teacher Open House
Saturday, September 24, 2011
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Come spend the day at the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum!
You & three guests can visit the museum for FREE.
The classroom will be set-up to show samples of all of our programs listed in the 2011-2012 Education Brochure and our teacher workshop, "SOL Recess". For more information, please contact Jennifer Barnes.
The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum offers Math, Science, Health and Character Development programs to Pre-K through 12th grade students. Students will enjoy being active while learning or reviewing current SOL lessons.
Education Programs Feature
- Math, Science, Health, or Character Development programming with correlations to the Virginia Standards of Learning (K - 12th grade) and Virginia Building Blocks for Preschool students.
(2011 - 2012 SOL Education Programs)
Active Learning Grant
Sponsored by the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum Educational Foundation
- 1 goal, 1 day, 100 students
Our goal is to have 100 students a day actively learning one of our education programs until the end of the school year........ How many students will you be bringing? (Details)
In Your Classroom
Let Us Come to You - The Hall of Fame Hits the Road
Did you see a program that you like but you can't make it to us? Have us come to you!
Most of our programs are also available in your classroom! Programs can be held in any large, open area for our very active programs or in the classroom for some of our less active programs.
Contact Jennifer Barnes at (757)393-8031 ext 14 or barnesj@vshfm.com to book in your classroom. 
School Year Education Programs 2011 - 2012
Virginia Standards Of Learning & Virginia Building Block
Aligned Curriculum Programs
A unique, interactive, student-friendly learning environment, the Hall of Fame is one of only sixteen state halls of fame in the United States. The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame is one of only a few that offers a wide variety of education programs for visiting students.
Math, Science, Health, or Character Development programming with correlations to the Virginia Standards of Learning (K - 12th grade) and Virginia Building Blocks for Preschool students.
More Questions? Contact Jennifer Barnes at (757) 393-8031 ext 14.
Scheduling Your Group Visit
Two-week advance reservations are required for educational programs, guided tours, scavenger hunts, and use of the Sports Gallery for a bag lunch.
To Make Your Reservation:
Call our reservationist at (757) 393-8031 ext. 10 between 8:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Field trips are scheduled Tuesdays - Fridays. The museum is closed on Mondays, Labor Day through Memorial Day. After scheduling your visit, you will be e-mailed a reservation Confirmation/Invoice along with driving directions, FAQ sheet, and museum policies.
Group Pricing
Groups of 15 to 100 students - $6.00 per student which includes admission, a guided tour, and an educational program or scavenger hunt
Chaperones
In order to have enough supervision, one chaperone is required per 10 students. Teachers and teacher assistants who show their school identification will get in for free. Teachers without school identification and all adult chaperones will be required to pay a $6.00 admission fee.
Payment
Payment for all programs, scavenger hunts, guided tours, and admissions are required in full on the day of the visit. MasterCard and Visa are accepted. Checks should be made payable to “Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum.”
Cancellations
All scheduled school groups must make cancellations two weeks in advance. Otherwise, the total cost for the group will be required.
When You Arrive
Education staff will greet your buses on Middle Street (please keep students on the bus). Your group leader will be asked to present the Confirmation/Invoice form (with total number of students and adults filled out) and payment to the ticket office upon arrival. If your departure time has changed, notify the Education staff upon arrival.
Late Arrivals
If your group is more than 15 minutes late we cannot guarantee you will have enough time to complete the scheduled program or guided tour.
Bus Parking
Free bus parking is available. Parking instructions will be given upon arrival.
The Visit
| 10:00 - 10:15 a.m. | Orientation in the Cox Communications Theater |
| 10:15 - 12:30 p.m. | Students will tour and interact on the first and second floor of the museum, see one of our inspirational videos, visit the Final Score Gift shop and participate in one of our Education Programs or Scavenger Hunts. |
| 12:30 p.m. | Departure for groups not staying for lunch |
| 12:30 p.m. - 1:00 pm | Groups with bag lunch in the Sports Gallery if scheduled, then departure |
First Floor Tour Includes:
An education program in the Promethean ACTIVclassroom, the interactive exhibits, and viewing your choice of “Visions of Our Champions” or ESPN motivational footage in the Cox Digital Theater
Second Floor Tour Includes:
Interactive exhibits and displays such as the Bon Secours Training Room, Barry Parkhill Gymnasium, Chuck Boone Sportsplex, Redskins Skybox, Virginia Golf Room, Paul Sawyer Auto Racing Hall and the Reaction, Balance and Leap Challenges
Student Conduct
Teachers and chaperones are responsible for the behavior of the group and must remain with the group at all times. The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum reserves the right to terminate without reimbursement the visit of any group or individual that is inadequately supervised or acting in an irresponsible manner.
Lunches
Students may bring a bag lunch and eat in the Sports Gallery before returning to school. Based upon availability, the Sports Gallery can be reserved at the time of scheduling.
Vending Machines are NOT available.
The Final Score Gift Shop
Students will be given time to visit the Final Score Gift shop. Only 10 students, with a chaperone, are allowed at a time in order to better serve you.
After Your Program
Thank you for choosing the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum for your recent program. As a way to show our appreciation, please access your WebQuest by clicking the link below. Use the password from your follow up e-mail to login. We would greatly appreciate any feedback, comments, or concerns. Please take a moment and let us know what you thought about your program!
The Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is the ultimate destination for Summer Camps looking to engage their campers in unique activities and experiences. Camp Counselors can bring their campers to the Hall of Fame for a guided tour and a program of their choice!
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