Field Trips, Church Youth Groups & Other Events

Educational Fun for Kids and Teens

Whether you're a class on a field trip, a scout troop on a team-building outing, or a music group performing in SoundWaves, we have just what you're looking for. Let your youth group explore a place where fun comes naturally and enjoy an unparalleled mixture of thrill rides, behind-the-scenes tours and animal encounters, all at a special rate.

Create thrilling trips and memories that last a lifetime!

Minimum of 15 Tickets to Qualify
1:25 Complimentary Ticket Ratio
Complimentary Bus Parking
Unforgettable Experiences!

Group Tickets

Choose from a Date-Specific Ticket, Ticket with Meal or Multi-Day Tickets your group of 15-99.

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Phone: (757) 253-3404

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Admission & Dining

Youth Group Admission

Youth Groups of 15 or more (ages 3 - 18) qualify for discounted tickets to Busch Gardens Williamsburg and Water Country USA. Reservations must be made three (3) weeks in advance. Number of youth must exceed adult chaperones in the group.

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Enjoy a meal with your group in the Black Forest Picnic Area

Picnics

Host an unforgettable event for your youth group, and let us worry about the details. Our event planners will customize menus, entertainment and more. It’s an experience you can give your group only at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

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Youth Events & Performances

12th Grade Grad Nite

Friday, April 26, 2024

Give graduates an unforgettable, one-of-a-kind experience to celebrate their achievements!

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8th Grade Grad Nite

Friday, June 7, 2024

Give your rising freshman a celebration to remember as the embark on their next adventure!

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Launch into Physics

Next Date: April 26, 2024

Busch Gardens Williamsburg takes physics to a new level with an interactive show and self guided program.

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SoundWaves

Busch Gardens would like to invite your band, choir or orchestra to join our prestigious team of SoundWaves graduates. SoundWaves offers a unique performance venue to showcase your group’s talent.

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Celebrate Earth Day at Busch Gardens Williamsburg.

Busch Gardens Earth Day Celebration

Sunday, April 21, 2024

Join us as we celebrate Earth Day 2024 with fun and educational activations throughout The World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park!

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Busch Gardens Music Festivals

Saturday, November 16, 2024

An opportunity for your choir to perform in a non-competitive event at Busch Gardens. Click the link below to register.

NEW! Girl Scouts of the USA Sleepover

Saturday, May 18, 2024

Join us at Busch Gardens Williamsburg for an overnight Girl Scouts sleepover. It's both fun and educational! Spend the night in the World's Most Beautiful Theme Park and enjoy all-day admission, exclusive after-hours time in the park, a dinner buffet, a behind-the-scenes coaster tour, and breakfast buffet with complete with a special visit from a Animal Ambassador. This camp is for Girl Scouts in grades 6 - 12 with adult chaperones required.

*Limited spaces available, and program details subject to change.

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NEW! Boy Scouts of America Sleepover

Saturday, June 1, 2024

Boy Scouts sleepovers at Busch Gardens Williamsburg offer a unique opportunity to stay the night at the World’s Most Beautiful Theme Park! Package includes all-day admission to Busch Gardens, exclusive after-hours park access, a dinner buffet, a behind-the-scenes coaster 101 tour, and a breakfast buffet with a special visit from an Animal Ambassador. This fun and educational opportunity is open to Boy Scouts in grades 6 - 12, accompanied by adult chaperones.

*Limited spaces available, and program details subject to change.

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Educational Tours & Enhancements

Verbolten indoor/outdoor launch coaster at Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Coasters 101

Experience the thrills of science and technology in a real-world setting and get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes our roller coasters work.

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Wolves Encounter

Learn about the wolf’s fierce loyalty to its pack, the importance role wolves play in the wild, and what we can do to help them survive in this up-close encounter.

*Please note that Wolf Encounters are available on non-operating dates only.

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Busch Gardens Camps

Busch Gardens’ Day Camps for kids is a time to make new friends, try new things, learn about our amazing Animal Ambassadors, and more, all while integrating educational experiences.

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Group Tickets

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Seasonal Events

Every season brings something fun & exciting to do at our theme park.

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Group pricing and products are subject to change without notice. Operating hours and days vary, please check park schedules when planning your event and prior to your visit.