Schedule A Visit
Scheduling a Poe Center program is easy!
To schedule a visit submit our online form below.
We will review your request and do our best to schedule your first choice preferences. Please request a date at least 3-4 weeks from the submission date.
PlayWell Park is open to the public, weather permitting.
Program Cost:
The standard fee for a trip to the Poe Center or for Poe to come to you is outlined below. Programming delivered outside of the Poe Center will incur additional fees.
- $7.00 total per participant with a minimum group of 25 participants (or minimum fee of $175.00) for one program; or
- $11.00 total per participant with a minimum group of 25 participants (or minimum fee of $275.00) for two programs (delivered on the same day, to the same group of participants).
*Discounts for Nutrition/Physical Activity programming may be available (based on eligibility).
Offsite Fees:
- A $25.00 Offsite Processing Fee will apply to all offsite programming.
- For programming delivered outside of Wake County, a small travel charge will apply and is based upon the Standard Mileage Rate issued by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
Preschool Groups – 30 minute preschool program fees are as follows:
- $6.00 total per participant with a minimum group of 25 participants (or minimum fee of $150.00) for one program; or
- $8.00 total per participant with a minimum group of 25 participants (or minimum fee of $200.00) for two programs (delivered on the same day, to the same group of participants).
Parents, chaperones and staff can accompany groups at no charge (within the limits established at the time of scheduling). Groups visiting the Poe Center can have a fun adventure in the Cranium Connection, tour our GrowWELL Garden and apiary, and play at Wake Med’s PlayWELL Park playground at no additional charge!
If you have a small group of 10 or less, contact Amanda Bodenheimer to discuss joining a currently scheduled group.
Cancellation Policy:
A cancellation fee may apply. Program fees are non-refundable but may be applied toward sessions that are rescheduled within a 12-month period. There is no additional fee for rescheduling, but sessions must be completed within 12 months of their originally scheduled date.
COVID-19 Safety Precautions
The Poe Center is following best practices and public health guidance to keep visitors and staff safe during COVID-19.
General Information
Please provide all information. An incomplete form will delay the processing time. If you are scheduling Family Life programming, and will have more than 50 participants, please note in the Comments/Question section if you prefer to split your group by gender or by classrooms.
