Q: When will the registration form be available and when does registration begin?

A: The registration form is now online.  Registration for Friends of the Museum begins on February 19th, and March 5th for the general public. All registration forms received on or before the first day of registration will be processed on a lottery basis.

Q: Can I pay by credit card?

A: Yes!  You will need to call in your VISA or MasterCard number to our Scheduling Coordinator.

Q: When will I receive confirmation?

A: Registrations will be processed within a week of receipt, after the registration period has officially started. Your confirmation will then be printed and mailed to you. Please do NOT call regarding confirmation information since answering these calls slows the registration process for everyone. The information should be arriving at your home shortly.

Q: What age group should I sign my child up for?

A: Your child(ren) should be signed up according to their current grade / minimum age. If your child is in Kindergarten this (2009-2010) school year, they should be signed up for the PreK-K classes, not the 1st-2nd grade classes.   We cannot make exceptions, and registration forms that are for incorrect age groups will be returned.

Q: My child will be 4 by the time camp begins. Can I sign them up for the PreK–K class?

A: Children must be 4 years old by August 31, 2009 to sign up for Pre-K classes.  We cannot make exceptions.

Q: Why are the Museum camps peanut free?

A: In response to the growing number of peanut allergies, and for the safety of all children, the Museum has decided to adopt this policy.

Q: Where is Yates Mill Pond?

A: Yates Mill Pond is located at the intersection of Penny Road and Lake Wheeler Road in southern Wake County. It is approximately 20 minutes from the Museum. This year the Museum will not offer a lunchtime program at Yates Mill Pond or transportation to the Museum from Yates Mill Pond.
Yates Mill Pond on Google Maps

Q: Where is Prairie Ridge?

A: Prairie Ridge is located off Reedy Creek Road between Blue Ridge and Edwards Mill roads. It is approximately 15 minutes from the Museum.
Prairie Ridge on Google Maps

Q: Does it matter whether I get my registration in by February 19 (for Friends) or March 5 (for general public)?

A: Yes! All registration forms received on or before the first day of registration will be processed on a lottery basis. Later registrations are processed in the order they are received.

Q: Last year I sent my registration in a week before my friend. They got in the classes they wanted while I didn't. Why is that?

A: All registration forms that come in on or before the first day of registration are treated equally in a lottery.