With locations all across the United States, Main Event stands out as an exceptional destination for student travel groups, offering a unique blend of educational and entertainment experiences tailored to enrich students’ learning while ensuring they have fun.
Play Academy: Learning Through Play
At the heart of Main Event’s educational offerings is the Play Academy, an accredited STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) curriculum developed in collaboration with Big Thought and STEM.org. This program seamlessly integrates real lessons with interactive games, demonstrating that the more students play, the better they learn. The Play Academy features various labs, each designed to engage students in different aspects of STEAM education:
- How to Bowl Like a Boss: Students employ the scientific method through bowling, learning about variables, hypotheses, and data recording.
- How to Up Your Game With Science: This lab introduces Newton’s First Law, variables, and probability as students participate in various games.
- How to Blast Your Friends With Bouncing Beams: Utilizing laser tag equipment, students explore light refraction by experimenting with laser guns and mirrors.
- How to Get a Fair Piece of the Pie: Students gain a practical understanding of percentages and fractions through activities involving pizza and its toppings. (Requires $1.99/pp charge for meal).
Each lab lasts approximately one hour and is facilitated by a Main Event staff member, ensuring a structured and engaging learning environment. Schools can choose to book multiple labs, with pricing incentives for booking additional sessions.
Comprehensive Group Packages and Facilities
Beyond the Play Academy, Main Event offers extensive facilities and customizable packages to accommodate student groups of various sizes:
- Spacious Venues: With over 50,000 square feet of space, Main Event centers provide ample room for activities, dining, and group gatherings.
- Flexible Event Planning: Dedicated teams assist in tailoring events to meet specific educational objectives and entertainment preferences, ensuring a seamless experience from planning to execution.
- Safety and Cleanliness: Enhanced cleaning protocols and sanitization stations throughout the centers prioritize the health and well-being of all guests.
- Amenities: Main Event offers tailored banquets, complimentary meeting spaces, A/V equipment, and both semi-private and private spaces. Centers can open as early as 8:00 AM to accommodate various schedules, and performance areas are available for group presentations or activities.
- Group Capacity: Facilities can host groups ranging from 10 to 1,500 participants, making it suitable for both small class outings and larger school events.
Additionally, Main Event provides all-inclusive packages and incentives for early bookings, adding value to the overall experience.
Special Offers
Recognizing the importance of partnerships with tour operators and destination management companies, Main Event extends special offers to these collaborators. By booking events through Main Event, partners can receive a 10% discount on event packages, along with a complimentary Family 4-Pack each quarter.
Learn more at mainevent.com.
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