Water Festival Interest Form

*To register your school or class, please submit this application by January 17, 2025.

About:

The City of Greensboro's Water Festival is a FREE, one-day celebration and educational adventure focused on water. This event offers approximately 500 Guilford County fifth-grade students (public, private, and home school associations) the chance to engage in fun, hands-on water activities aligned with the fifth-grade curriculum.

When/Where:

The Water Festival is from 9 am to 1 pm on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at Barber Park, 1500 Barber Park Dr. Please plan for students to bring their lunch and a water bottle, as there will be a break in the middle of the day for lunch on-site. We will schedule a lunchtime and location as part of your itinerary. The Water Festival will take place rain or shine, with students transitioning indoors or to sheltered areas in the event of heavy rain.

Details

During the day, students will can participate in a variety of events hosted by the following City of Greensboro departments or offices: Water Resources, Parks and Recreation, Sustainability and Resilience, Solid Waste and Recycling, Greensboro Libraries, and others!

Requirements:

A completed photo release and waiver are required in advance for students to participate. The requisite forms and other information will be provided to selected schools at a later date. We can accommodate up to 500 students, depending on the number of available presenters.

*Registrants will receive notification of the selected schools by January 31, 2025.

Activities will cover the following topics and more:

Water Cycle and the Weather's Impact on Water Supply
Greensboro’s Water Treatment Process
The City’s Water Distribution & Reclamation System
Water Quality
Stream Erosion & Rehabilitation
Stormwater
Eco Systems and Aquatic Habitats
Water Conservation
Water Recreation

Anyone who submits a form should be aware that in accordance with the North Carolina Public Records law, found in North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 132, their e-mail address is considered public record.

School Name*

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School Phone Number*

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Contact School Administrator Role*

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Contact School Administrator Name*

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School Address*

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Number of 5th Grade Classes*

Total Number of Students*

Total Number of Staff Available to Attend*

Contact Teacher's Name*

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Contact Teacher's Work Number*

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Due to varying travel distances and bus availability, schools may plan to arrive between 8 am and 9 am. Activities are scheduled from 9 am to 1 pm, and you may depart anytime within this period. Please provide your estimated arrival and departure times so we can coordinate your itinerary.

Arrival Time*

Departure Time*

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Questions? Contact City of Greensboro Public Education Coordinator Samantha Brown via email or call 336-373-2249.

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