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yrtle Beach is the destination that your youth and student travelers have been looking for. Sixty miles of sandy shoreline should be enough to excite any group of young travelers. But in the cities of the Grand Strand area, the beach is only the beginning. The popularity of Myrtle Beach and nearby communities has led to the creation of a tourism mecca with amusement, entertainment, shopping and outdoor thrills to keep groups busy for days. Educators, youth leaders and others planning trips for young people will f ind various ways to make the most of the Myrtle Beach bounty. Nature, history and science abound in attractions throughout the area, giving trip organizers a wide menu of educational opportunities for their groups. And the wealth of coastal areas and marshland habitats make for plenty of ways to enjoy a day exploring the great outdoors. Manmade elements enhance the fun throughout the destination. Marquee attractions and amusement areas around town offer plenty of ways for young travelers to let loose and enjoy some highenergy thrills. And theater and entertainment venues throughout the area provide shows as well as backstage programs and performance opportunities for groups. Peruse the pages of this magazine to get some ideas for your next youth and student group trip to Myrtle Beach. To make plans for your visit, contact Sandy Haines, group tour sales manager at the Myrtle Beach Area Convention and Visitors Bureau, at 800-488-8998 OR SANDY.HAINES@VISITMYRTLEBEACH.COM.

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obody says young people can’t have fun while they’re learning. For thousands of students, a trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, pops open a chest full of fun activities, from attractions to museums to historic sites to natural wonders, everywhere they turn. Educators love the place, too. They appreciate how the educational components are seamlessly inserted into the fun activities that students engage in. They’re learning without even knowing it. Here are a number of attractions around Myrtle Beach that make learning fun for student groups.

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The Children’s Museum of South Carolina is an interactive playground for the mind. This isn’t a place where children are restrained by “Do not touch” signs. They are free to explore, play and learn to their heart’s content. “We have classes come in from all over South and North Carolina,” said Kortnee Crumpler, the museum’s outreach educator. “We’re a nonprofit organization, so it’s inexpensive for a child between ages 2 and 12 to enjoy a general exploration of the museum. It has so much educational value in math, science and art.” The museum is ideal for field trips for schools, child care centers, camps, teams, scout packs and churches. Also welcomed are young tourists from around the country and the world. Families are encouraged to play together. Groups can request an orientation to the museum, time to explore the exhibits and a 30-minute educational program. These focused field trips may include gem mining, visits to the planetarium, a special exhibit on magnets or Tales for Tots. The exhibits are correlated to the Science Achievement Standards for both Carolinas, and they provide lessons in technology, the humanities and culture. The lessons can serve as an introduction to a unit of study or act as supplemental instruction. W W W.CMSCKIDS.ORG

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For a child who has never heard of WonderWorks, you might imagine their reaction when they approach the entrance and find the building flipped over on its roof. That’s by design, of course, and is just the beginning of a fascinating journey for young explorers through more than 100 interactive exhibits on math, science, physical education and art. “You can get as interactive as you want, such as in our physical challenge exhibits or in the ones that spark your imagination and challenge your mind,” said Lori Lampo, sales and marketing director for WonderWorks. “You can test your knowledge through our games.” WonderWorks features six distinct areas full of activities: Space Discovery, Light and Sound Zone, Imagination Lab, Natural Disasters, Physical Challenge Zone and Far Out Art Gallery. Visitors can get a thrill by entering the XD Theater and climbing into the extreme-motion thrill ride. A movie adventure combines 3-D film, special effects and seats that have full motion. Visitors really feel like they’re part of the movie. WonderWorks offers packages tailored to groups of 15 or more. “We have such a wide range of groups that come through our doors, such as students who are on field trips,” said Lampo. W W W.WONDERWORKSONLINE.COM / M YR TLE-BE ACH

RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM AT BROADWAY AT THE BEACH Courtesy Myrtle Beach Area CVB

“We’re working on new programming that will also include pre- and postvisit work for the teachers to use,” said Metz. Overnight trips to the aquarium are available, among them the Sleep With the Sharks program. It includes a tour of the aquarium, an educational component and a craft, plus a snack and breakfast. W W W.RIPLE YAQUARIUMS.COM / M YR TLEBE ACH

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Founded in 1931, the 9,100-acre Brookgreen Gardens is a South Carolina floral and art treasure. It features beautifully designed and cultivated gardens in the shape of a large spread-winged butterfly. It also contains the largest collection of American sculptures in the country. “TripAdvisor named Brookgreen Gardens one of the top 10 public gardens in America,” said Molly Mercer, who works in group sales and marketing at the property. The staff at Brookgreen offers garden and sculpture tours and excursions to the former rice fields and the creek. There’s an accredited Lowcountry zoo featuring native animals like bald eagles, alligators, red and gray foxes, hawks, owls, river otters and white-tailed deer. The walking trails are wonderful, as is the wildlife preserve. There are many opportunities for people to study the ecology of the area. The gardens regularly welcome elementary, middle and high school student groups, and even art students from nearby Coastal Carolina University. “Brookgreen is committed to sharing what we have through 50-minute guided programs for students and teachers,” said Mercer. “We have many different programs available for them.” Mercer says the boat rides at the gardens are a popular attraction. “The 28-foot ponCHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SOUTH CAROLINA toon boat glides slowly and peacefully for 50 minutes along the creek where the old rice By Carl Kerridge, courtesy Children’s Museum of SC fields were located,” said Mercer. W W W.BROOKGREEN.ORG

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Ripley’s Aquarium contains a living collection of thousands of fish, amphibians, reptiles and marine mammals from around the nation and the world. A visit will bring guests, especially young people, close to a world they could only have imagined. Being nose-to-nose with sharks, stingrays, eels and puffer fish is just the beginning of the adventure. “We do everything from individual species programs, like sharks or sea turtles, to family species, like invertebrates,” said Todd Metz, director of education at Ripley’s Aquarium. “The staff does a demonstration and makes it interactive and engaging with a touch component.” Student groups invariably find Ripley’s Aquarium entertaining, educating and fascinating. “We offer a variety of programs for all ages, broken down by grade levels,” said Metz. Occasionally, college students come to Ripley’s to study. For everyone, the lessons become an extension of the classroom. “They all meet the standards for South Carolina education,” said Metz.

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The Burroughs-Chapin Art Museum strives to be one of the best visual-arts museums in the Carolinas. It offers six first-floor galleries with rotating exhibits and four more on the second floor. There is also an art studio, a room for receptions and events, and an enclosed porch with views of the ocean in this beautifully restored 1924 building. But it’s not just a stuffy old building for adults. Young people enjoy it, too. “We are always available to arrange student tours,” said executive director Pat Goodwin. “Any group of schoolchildren can come in and get real educational value from the exhibitions.” Goodwin said South Carolina history is taught to third- and eighthgraders in the public school system. The museum often has students from those grades visit the museum. “Each year, we feature about 12 exhibitions. The exhibits and galleries MYRTLE BEACH STUDENT GUIDE

change on a regular basis,” Goodwin said. “We feature anything from two-dimensional watercolor, acrylic and oil paintings to fiber art, photography, ceramics, sculptures and more. We feature all media. We are more than just art on a wall.” In the past year, the museum held a photo contest with many stunning color and black-and-white entries, presented paintings of iconic Myrtle Beach landscapes and presented the famed international exhibition called “Before I Die I Want to ______,” in which people reflect on their lives and “fill in the blank” about their future goals. W W W.M YR TLEBE ACHAR TMUSEUM.ORG

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The South Carolina Hall of Fame pays tribute to the men and women who have made outstanding contributions to the state’s heritage and progress over the past 500 years. The hall is located in the downtown Myrtle Beach Convention Center. “It documents a lot of South Carolina history with 92 inductees to date since 1973,” said Amie Lee, secretary for the Hall of Fame. The exhibits showcase a photo or a painting of each outstanding figure and add an interesting biography for each of them. The hall includes people who achieved greatness in many walks of life, among them military leaders, entertainers, authors, artists, politicians, athletes, philanthropists and religious figures. The hall is a treasure trove of history for students and provides them with dozens of role models. “The educational value is a great one,” said Lee. It really teaches students about important folks who helped create the way things are today in our state and in our nation.” W W W.T HEOF F ICIAL SCHALLOF FAME.COM

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“We do have groups like that coming here, some of them annually,” said Smith. “We have elementary, middle and high school students and church youth groups visit at Christmas time.” The plantation can provide an expert who gives interesting talks about the Gullah culture, which included African-American descendants of South Carolina rice plantation slaves. “We also have several people who speak of the historic significance of the mansion and the rice plantation,” said Smith. W W W.HOPSE WEE.COM

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More than 275 years ago, before the American Revolution, Georgetown County, South Carolina, was the richest county in the American Colonies. The wealth came from rice, the major cash crop of the period. Now, visitors can tour the South Carolina National Historic Landmark known as Hopsewee Plantation to see how life revolved around this agricultural commodity. Visitors can inspect the main house from basement to attic. “The house is original and was built between 1735 and 1740,” said Baydon Smith, administrative assistant for the property. “It has had only five owners over the years. It is unchanged, except for adding modern water and electrical systems.” One of the four South Carolina delegates who signed the Declaration of Independence was born there. Tours are common at Hopsewee Plantation, especially in the spring. Visitors see the fauna, the former rice fields and the North Santee River. It’s best for student groups to make reservations. VISITMYRTLEBEACH.COM

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tudents come to Myrtle Beach for a variety of reasons. Some are there for schoolwork, meetings, sports or musical performances. When the business of the day is concluded, it’s time for fun. That happens to be Myrtle Beach’s specialty.

Amusement attractions abound around Myrtle Beach. Here are nine great places for youth travel groups to check out during their time in the area.

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Combining several fun activities while visiting Myrtle Beach is a popular idea. Many people love to play games, shop, watch shows and eat at themed restaurants while enjoying the best of the Grand Strand. Visitors can do all those things in abundance at an entertainment center called Broadway at the Beach. “It’s a 350-acre festival marketplace, the largest of its kind in South Carolina,” said Melissa Armstrong, the center’s marketing director. “It features 100 specialty retail shops, 24 restaurants and attractions like the Palace Theatre and Ripley’s Aquarium. There’s also other live entertainment.” The center welcomes thousands of students each year, “everyone from students in town for a weeklong trip to others stopping by on short field trips,” said Armstrong. “Many attractions and restaurants especially cater to these groups.” Young visitors appreciate that the shopping experience includes categories such as accessories, apparel, gifts, jewelry or shoes. Spring and fall are the two busiest seasons for student trips. Many visitors are part of performing student groups and are pleased to show what they can do. “We have several locations at which they perform,” said Armstrong. “One is a permanent space next to Margaritaville. There’s another with a stage in the center court area, kind of the crossroads of Broadway at the Beach.” W W W.BROADWAYAT THEBE ACH.COM

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Barefoot Landing offers a wide variety of attractions, entertainment, restaurants and shopping. Situated along the Intracoastal Waterway, the center blends nature and beauty into one enjoyable experience. Students are among the thousands who flock there. “We draw people from all over the nation and the world in summertime and are one destination people put on their itineraries when they plan a trip to Myrtle Beach,” said Kim Kelley, the center’s marketing director. Exciting attractions will draw young visitors in. Alabama Theatre is a rocking musical venue with a guest-artist concert series and a Christmas extravaganza. The House of Blues features music and food with a touch of the Delta. 7D Cinema has rides that make guests see, feel, smell and hear every special effect in the movie they’re watching. Alligator Adventure is one of the biggest reptile zoos in America. The Barefoot Princess, a riverboat offering dinner and scenic cruises, departs from Barefoot Landing as well. Group leaders can turn their travelers free to stroll the grounds and drop into shops that sell jewelry, shoes, apparel, accessories, gifts and specialty items. “We have national chains down to small boutiques, so you find something totally unique or something you’d find at any other big retailer,” said Kelley. After shopping, groups can take a dinner break at any of Barefoot Landing’s many fine restaurants. W W W.BFL ANDING.COM

“We have a broad range of sports represented,” said Johnson. “We’re a major sponsor for Myrtle Beach sports tourism.” Family Golf has entertained hundreds of members of the Beta Club, an educational youth organization, when they met at the convention center. W W W. M Y R T L E B E A C H F A M I L Y G O L F. C O M

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The largest water park in South Carolina is Myrtle Waves, which features 22 slides and attractions surrounded by 1.2 million gallons of water. “We’re a very fun water park in our 30th year,” said Hannah Houston, events coordinator at the park. “We have many different slides and are always adding new ones. We have endless amounts of fun in a splashing adventure.” The slides have enticing names like Turbo Twister, Riptide Rockets, Snake Mountain, the 20-foot-long Super Chute and the Night Flight, a twisting slide with darkened chutes. The raft rides, Layzee River and Racin’ River, offer more relaxing enjoyment and milder thrills. “We have camps, scouts, youth groups from schools and churches and daycare centers come on field trips,” said Houston. “We also have special discounts for larger groups of 15 or more, a nice money-saver.” Myrtle Waves recommends that groups come on Sunday, usually the park’s slowest day. It gives visitors the best opportunity to use the greatest number of slides. All that splashing will work up appetites. Myrtle Waves has several fast-food options but also offers groups of 40 or more its buffet-style catering services. W W W.M YR TLE WAVES.COM

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Family Kingdom combines two entertainment options that get people excited: a classic park full of rides and lots of water. “It’s a seaside amusement park and a water park located right on the Atlantic Ocean,” said Donnie Sipes, the park’s genBROADWAY GRAND PRIX MYRTLE WAVES eral manager. “Together, the two cover 17 acres. We’re a family-oriented attracPhotos courtesy Myrtle Beach Area CVB tion with 38 rides for all ages inside the amusement park and slides and things at the water park, which is right Myr e Bea ach Family Goolf across the street.” All the miniature golf a young person could want can be found at Myrtle Groups get the full amusement park experience at Family Kingdom Beach Family Golf. The center operates five miniature golf courses; two with traditional thrill and kiddie rides, midway games, food stands — the par-3 courses (18 and 27 holes), which are lighted at night; and a driving works. A ride on the open gondola Ferris wheel provides a panoramic range. All are located within an eight-mile radius in Myrtle Beach. That view of the Grand Strand. way, people can easily travel from site to site to try them all. “We think we provide a lot of value for the admission price,” said Sipes. “We have everyone from elementary school students to members of “We run a safe and clean environment at our attraction.” sports teams to Wounded Warriors,” said general manager Sherry Johnson. Family Kingdom has special group pricing with all-day passes to each “We have corporate outings, too, with as many as 350 people.” park. Some groups visit the water park in the heat of the day or enjoy the Young people come from all 50 states. That’s because Myrtle Beach is a huge amusement park under the stars. youth sports town and hosts many sports tournaments and events such as baseball, W W W.FAMILYKINGDOMF UN.COM volleyball, basketball, cheerleading and Junior Olympics competitions.

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Broadway Grand Prix Family Race Park has abundant activities that students love. As the name suggests, there’s a lot of speed on wheels, but that’s only the beginning. “We have seven go-kart tracks, seven kids’ rides, bumper cars, two NASCAR-themed 18-hole minigolf courses, a full arcade and midway games, a sky coaster and a rock climbing wall,” said Christina Lazarus, marketing and sales director at the park. “The kids love coming out here, but it also brings out the kid in the adults, so that’s wonderful too.” The park is conveniently located across from Broadway at the Beach. Many groups combine the two in one day. Broadway Grand Prix prides itself on offering clean family and group fun in a safe environment. “We’ll book any group,” said Lazarus. “We do a lot with schools and churches in the area, a lot of family reunions, camps, family vacations and birthday parties.” W W W.BROADWAYGR ANDPRIX.COM

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A sister park to Broadway Grand Prix, Wild Water and Wheels is the place to go for a day of watery fun with its cool slides and pools. The park is also where you enjoy other fun attractions like go-karts, minigolf, mat slides and more. “We’ve got a big wave pool, the Lazy River and waterslides,” said Lazarus, “but we also have some go-kart tracks, bumper cars and kiddie rides, so there is a lot to do at Wild Water and Wheels.”

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Student groups of all kinds visit the park. “We are a family fun destination that really hones in on that environment,” said Lazarus. “You can have fun here no matter what your age or height. We want to bring out the child in everybody. I think we do a good job of that.” For convenience, the park has changing rooms and locker rooms for visitors. There is a food court and a variety of food stands and vending machines stationed around the park. W W W.WILDWATER.COM

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Myrtle Beach’s Oceanfront Boardwalk and Promenade is located in the heart of downtown and runs 1.2 miles along the coast. Completed in 2010, the immensely popular walkway is a busy place for festivals, events and visitors looking for scenery and a relaxing stroll. In addition to the spectacular ocean views, visitors can enjoy dozens of retail shops, restaurants, parks and amusement rides along the way. These include Ripley’s Believe it or Not Museum, Ripley’s 5-D Moving Theater and Ripley’s Haunted Adventure. At least five hotels also face the boardwalk, so those who book a room in one of them will have the boardwalk practically at their door. The most striking fixture of the boardwalk and the Myrtle Beach skyline is the 187-foot-tall SkyWheel. Completed one year after the boardwalk, the wheel is one of the tallest in the country. It is visible for miles around, especially at night when it is colorfully lit. A seat in one of the pods, or gondolas, affords riders a slow and dazzling spin from ground to high elevation. The views are fabulous. Up to six riders at a time can fit into one compartment. Special group rates for 15 or more riders are available. W W W.M YR TLEBE ACHSK Y WHEEL.COM

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Any attraction with a giant King Kong-like ape climbing on the outside of it has got to be worthwhile, and young visitors discover why at the Hollywood Wax Museum Entertainment Center, located at Broadway at the Beach. The museum is three venues in one. First, there’s the wax museum, where visitors see lifelike replicas of popular personalities from pop culture, entertainment and sports. The museum encourages interaction with the Hollywood icons. There are props available to ham it up with in various photos scenes with the figures. The second attraction, called Outbreak, is a zombie-themed experience. Suffice it to say participants dodge the living dead throughout this creepy yet fun walk-through experience. “The place is infested with zombies, and visitors try to prevent an outbreak of them throughout the world,” said Aileen Stein, the museum’s corporate communications director. The third attraction is Hannah’s Maze of Mirrors. You’ll team with a king, a queen and a wizard to rescue Princess Hannah inside hundreds of mirrored walls in a mirror maze adventure. “We also have a laser maze that’s part of the price of admission, and there’s a giant piano wall with huge keys so you can play movie songs or whatever else you’d like,” said Stein. “It’s a fun way to be part of Hollywood.” W W W.HOLLY WOODWA XM YR TLEBE ACH.COM

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eeing a great show at a theater in Myrtle Beach might be enough of a thrill for some, but to go backstage before or after a performance to see up close how the show is constructed is a rare educational opportunity for a student. That’s what several theaters in the Grand Strand are offering regularly. They welcome student groups to learn about the performing arts by making the real world their classroom.

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Named for the rockin’ country band of the same name, Alabama Theatre presents “One: The Show,” a production extravaganza that combines musical and dancing talent, exciting visual elements, colorful costuming and favorite hit songs from many musical genres. The theater’s guest artist series is also a huge hit. Stars such as Kenny Rogers, Loretta Lynn, the Oak Ridge Boys, Josh Turner and Martina McBride perform. Occasionally, Alabama itself appears in concert. And don’t forget the tribute artists who perform hits by Elvis Presley, Michael Jackson and the Beatles. A few of the iconic acts return year after year due to their popularity with audiences. The staff is also proud to offer an accredited educational curriculum complete with lesson plans as a way to give back to the community. Performers, writers, producers, stagehands, and sound, lighting, costume and set designers all join in to give a student group the inside scoop on their work. History, music, lyrics, language arts, reading and vocabulary are just some of the areas covered in a visit backstage at the Alabama Theatre. “We have an all-encompassing student program,” said Charlie Bradshaw, a partner at Alabama Theatre. “Our curriculums were developed with South Carolina teachers so that they will be acceptable to the state. We spoke with teachers we knew to develop this program.” The theater takes learning a step further by also arranging special master classes for performing-arts students. There is discount group pricing available, which is ideal for school field trips, and groups receive exceptional customer service by theater staff. W W W.AL ABAMA-THE ATRE.COM

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Known as the pioneer of live tribute shows, Legends in Concert, located at Broadway at the Beach, brings live tribute artists and celebrity look-alikes to the stage in a show that excites people with all musical tastes. The shows feature five acts while paying tribute to legendary artists like Elvis, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby and Dolly Parton and modern talent like Katy Perry, Kenny Chesney, Taylor Swift and Carrie Underwood. “While we remain attached to our classic legends, we’ve introduced today’s superstars because that’s what kids say they want to see,” said Chris Beattie, the theater’s regional general manager. There are several Legends in Concert theaters around the nation, and acts rotate from city to city, so Myrtle Beach’s theater will host four different sets of legendary performers throughout the year. There’s an educational element wrapped around the glamour. Students meet performers and crew behind the scenes. Young people get to see what it takes to stage a Las Vegas-style show night after night. Groups have watched highly professional artists transform themselves into their musical characters, complete with the requisite costumes, makeup, hairpieces and props. Also, student performance groups can entertain on stage before the show. “We’re a personal show,” she said. “We have an artist [in character] actually climb aboard the bus before it leaves to thank a group for coming.” W W W.LEGENDSINCONCER T.COM / M Y R T LE-BE ACH

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field trips, youth sports teams, clubs, scout troops, bands and cheerleading squads. For youth groups, there are midweek matinees performed at various times of the year. The Palace is also a learning laboratory for students. Educational packets have been created for students in grades K through 12 in science, mathematics, language arts and social studies. All of them tie in directly to the shows. In addition, student groups are invited to question-and-answer sessions with performers, backstage tours and workshops. W W W.PAL ACE THE ATREM YR TLEBE ACH.COM

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For nearly 30 years, the Carolina Opry has provided exciting musical productions and visual imagery. There are four diverse shows for visitors to enjoy. “We know people have many entertainment choices in Myrtle Beach,” said Margaret Wallace, the Opry’s group sales manager. “We appreciate it when they choose to spend their money to come to our show. We want to treat them special.” Students are a real focus at this acclaimed theater. An interactive program called Inside The Carolina Opry puts students face-to-face with performers and cast members in an intimate interview session, very much like the popular television show “Inside the Actors Studio.” Students are encouraged to take the microphone and ask their own questions. The get-together provides insight into the behind-the-scenes efforts necessary to stage a major theatrical production. A lot of free professional advice is dispensed. Another learning experience comes following a presentation of the show “Light,” which includes multicolored lasers timed to music. After the show, students learn how technology, science and mathematics team up to create the laser magic. W W W.T HEC A ROL IN AOPR Y.COM

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The Palace Theatre is the place to be for a variety of live entertainment, Broadway-type productions and splendid musicals. In recent years, the theater has been recognized for outstanding shows like “Hot Jersey Nights,” the “Carnival of Magic” illusion show and its ever-popular “Christmas Wonderland Holiday Show.” In 2016 it will introduce a new acrobatic show, “Cirque Extreme.” The Palace prides itself on presenting shows for all ages, so audience members leave having been entertained and satisfied. “The Palace is a beautiful venue and the largest theater in South Carolina,” said Dawn Formo, the theater’s director of group sales. “It holds 2,700 people. We have two theaters in one place at the Palace: a large and a smaller showroom.” All types of youth groups visit the Palace. These include students on

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There’s an 11th-century-style castle and a king, a queen, a princess and knights. Add to that a thrilling jousting tournament on horseback, slashing sword fights, falconry and a four-course meal. Together, you’ve got a thrill-packed show for young people and adults at Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament in Myrtle Beach. The theater can seat 1,250 people, even entire schools if necessary. It caters to the needs of educators and their charges. There are numerous curriculum-based daytime educational matinees for students. They can be booked on select days throughout the school year. Some of the topics covered during the preshow presentation are history, geography, social studies, language, and horsemanship and falconry. Students learn about the athleticism, timing and choreography necessary to pull off the jousting and the staged combat, which involves real weapons. The cast members sing, dance and tell the story of the kingdom in an all-new show. Students may not pick up a sword or axe or mount a horse, but they can get some exposure and recognition from this unique educational partnership.

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“We have performing-arts opportunities on our property prior to the main show for youth groups like bands, chorales and dancers,” said Medieval Times group sales manager Raelene Peterson. W W W.MEDIE VALTIMES.COM / M YR TLEBE ACH

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Put two rival gangs of pirates on three full-size ships in a 15-footdeep indoor hideaway lagoon and you’re bound to have a ton of swashbuckling fun. That’s what youth groups will come across when visiting Pirates Voyage Dinner and Show. Watch the fearsome Captain Blackbeard and his quartermaster, Calico Jack, lead the Sapphires and the Crimsons in a spirited competition for lost treasure. Crew members dance, sing, perform acrobatics and swing on ropes, and sword fight. All take place on land, on the ship’s deck, in the air and in the water. The audience never knows what surprises are next. Adding to the pageantry are colorful and elaborate sets with tropical birds, sea lions and mermaids. All this happens while visitors enjoy a four-course pirates feast while sitting at dinner tables that ring the theater. Audience members are encouraged to get into the spirit of the show by picking a pirate team and cheering it on. School bands and choirs have a chance to perform at Pirates Voyage, and there are educational components associated with the show as well. W W W.PIR ATESVOYAGE.COM

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Designed to delight students from elementary to college age, the “Wild 4 Hypnosis” comedy show at the new GTS Theatre presents a high-energy, audience-participation show blending hypnosis and comedy. “My husband and I are comedy stage hypnotists who’ve performed the show for 18 years,” said Elizabeth Wylde, who also doubles as the show’s group sales director. “We take volunteers from the audience, bring them on stage, and hypnotize them to do fun things.” An example is a group of volunteers being hypnotized into believing they’re on a rollercoaster as they cling to the rail for dear life, scream and sway back and forth with the coaster. The theater offers three types of shows. “The Mild Family Show” is for church groups, family reunions and families with small children. Slightly edgier, “The Fusion Show” is the most popular and is ideal for tour groups, corporate functions and families with teenagers. “The Wild and Crazy Adult Show” features more mature humor for adults without children or for high school students on their senior trip. Wylde says the show is actually educational, as young people learn about hypnosis, hypnotherapy, the history of those fields and the psychology behind it all. “The students become part of the show, which is why it’s so popular,” she said. GTS Theatre also plans to offer a new vaudeville-style show beginning in the spring of 2016. W W W.G T S THE ATRE.COM

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yrtle Beach is full of exciting things to do along the city’s oceanfront and at various entertainment districts nearby. But many visitors, students included, enjoy a break from that scene by visiting one of these great state parks in the area or by venturing out on a boat for a day of water, sun and fun.

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With a milelong beach, campsites, cabins and apartments under towering trees, Myrtle Beach State Park is a wonderful change-of-pace from the buzz of the Grand Strand. Some folks use it as a base for their families for exploring Myrtle Beach. Others prefer to escape the busy entertainment and hotel areas to spend time in nature at this popular park. People visit for an afternoon or a week. The park is a popular destination for early risers, who come to enjoy the sunrise and quiet of the park as the day begins. There are two half-mile-long hiking trails and year-round bird-watching activities, fall color walks, scavenger hunts and geocaching expeditions. Families and youth groups like the picnic area and playground. The swimming area has its own lifeguard. Visitors can rent gear to fish in the ocean surf or from the pier. Admission prices for Myrtle Beach State Park are quite reasonable, but the place can get busy in the summer months, so preplanning is advised. W W W.M YR TLEBE ACHS TATEPARK.NE T

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In nearby Murrells Inlet, South Carolina, downshore from Myrtle Beach, youth groups delight in the wonders of Huntington Beach State Park. The park boasts three miles of pristine, secluded beach ideal for walking, jogging, fishing, swimming or relaxing with a favorite book. The park has 107 campsites and three shelters for picnics. There’s an education center where visitors can pet a horseshoe crab or a stingray in the touch tank, or see a terrapin or a baby alligator up close.

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Huntington family, for whom the state park is named. Every September, glass, wood, clay, metal, fiber and other materials appear in beautiful artwork for sale at the Atalaya Arts and Crafts Festival, a fixture on the local calendar for 40 years. W W W.HH U N T I N G T O NBB EAA CHH S TATEPARKK .NE T

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Myrtle Beach is well known for its entertainment, shopping and golf options, but many groups enjoy leaving land and heading out to sea. Hurricane Fleet Marina has been providing deep-sea fishing, charter fishing, dolphin PLAYING IN THE SURF cruises and more along the coast of both Carolinas for half a century. Photos Courtesy Myrtle Beach Area CVB The company operates a fleet of modern boats with Youth groups leave the beach to hike the renowned Sandpiper Pond Nature the latest navigation, communication, fish-finding and safety equipment. Trail. It’s an easy two-mile round trip to one of the best birding spots on the The boat staff take guests out on the Atlantic for a fun, comfortable East Coast. An observation tower allows visitors to spot some of the 300 experience. recorded species of birds that live there or that migrate each season. Some birds Another option for groups is for their cruise boat to pull alongside a are threatened or endangered. The sand, grasses, forest, marsh and salt-water working shrimp boat. The guide will explain the strategies involved in pond are all carefully preserved as part of a productive ecosystem. fishing for the day’s catch. Then the fishing nets are pulled out of the sea There’s a historic home to visit, once the winter residence of the famed and their contents dumped on the deck. Visitors get to observe at close

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range the bounty and amazing variety of creatures that live in the sea. The boat staff can arrange for groups to enjoy food-and-beverage service as they enjoy their cruise. W W W.HURRICANEF LEE T.COM

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The Crazy Sister Marina is a popular choice for youth groups visiting the Myrtle Beach area, specifically Murrells Inlet. There is fishing of all types for everyone from a veteran angler to the newcomer to this sport. Some groups take a deep-sea charter to try to hook prize winners, while others cast off from a boat near shore or enjoy bottom fishing or trolling. However they get their thrills, participants may need the right equipment for their specialty. The marina has boats, kayaks and paddleboards for rent. Groups can dash across the water on a banana boat or a jet ski, or ride in a specially designed boat for dolphin watching. Parasailing is also popular. People also go on the Saltwater Marsh Adventure, a boat ride and land tour with a marine naturalist. Student groups can participate in Pirate Adventures and climb aboard a pirate ship for a watery interactive role-playing quest. Theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll encounter dastardly Pirate Pete and help fight for sunken treasure. W W W.CR A Z YSIS TER.COM

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ALABAMA THEATRE offers opportunities for choirs,

‘DINOSAURS — THE EXHIBITION,’ located at

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bands, and show choirs to perform on stage prior to the show. This 15-20 minute pre-show performance is preceded by a required sound check. Technical Backstage Tours are available for your students, as well as workshops for choirs and bands. A Certificate of Performance is presented to the school. The Theatre is also available for award ceremonies, private clinics, and speaker forums.

Broadway at the Beach, is a one of a kind exhibit for the entire family. Travel back in time as we introduce you to the magnificent creatures who inhabited our planet and roamed the earth in prehistoric times. Take a journey with us back in time over 65 million years to an environment of fun, discovery and education. Featuring breathtaking full-scale models, animatronics and stunning film footage, “Dinosaurs” paints an evocative picture and tells a compelling scientific story of a vital period in Earth’s history. The Dinosaurs are exhibited in settings matching the terrain and environments they lived in with special effects, lighting and audio elements bringing everything to life!

groups to enjoy a free guided tour of the pyramid. Our Vibe Host will take you on a personally guided tour of the pyramid, explaining the significance of the sphinx that guard the entrance, the ancient images and hieroglyphics that adorn the walls and building, and the amazing stained glass wall that welcomes you when you arrive. Of course, your tour will include some pretty cool facts about the roots of rock n’ roll and the evolution of music! We can seat groups of 15-250 for lunch or dinner and offer continental or full breakfast buffets for groups of 40-250.

Contact Ellen Calhoun: 800-782-2262 x4410 ecalhoun@alabama-theatre.com | WWW.ALABAMA-THEATRE.COM

BAREFOOT PRINCESS RIVERBOAT welcomes choral groups and instrumental ensembles to perform at the Barefoot Landing Marina. Performances for preboarding passengers, boaters and walkers at the marina would be limited to 15-20 minutes. Weather permitting and depending on group size, performances would be on one of our decks or at our pre-boarding area. Group rates available for optional cruises. Group photos available for purchase. One month advance scheduling required.

Contact Sara Roland: 843-272-6796 | mgmt@mbriverboat.com WWW.MBRIVERBOAT.COM

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welcomes student groups from bands and choirs to dancers, gymnasts and more. Groups can perform in one of many outdoor locations throughout Broadway at the Beach located in the heart of Myrtle Beach. Broadway is also available to host large Music Festivals. All performances are weather permitting.

BROOKGREEN GARDENS was founded in 1931 on four colonial rice plantation sites. Students can explore the remnants of these former rice fields aboard a 48 ft. pontoon boat and learn its impact on the Lowcountry region. They can also explore our Wildlife Preserve and AZA accredited Zoo, learn about art in our sculpture gardens and watch an entertaining and informative program about the culture, food, language and history of the Gullah Geechee people. We also offer a performance opportunity located at Youth Taming the Wild sculpture and pool area unless specified otherwise. Group admission rates apply with reservation during the hours of 9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Contact Molly Mercer: 843-235-6021 | mmercer@brookgreen.org WWW.BROOKGREEN.ORG

Contact Dawn Formo: 843-626-8927 ext. 225 dawn.f@palacetheatremyrtlebeach.com WWW.DINOSAURSMB.COM

EXPRESS WATERSPORTS is your one-stop shop for fun and adventure in Myrtle Beach! With over 18 years of experience in the water sports, parasailing and scuba diving industry, Express is considered the most trusted Myrtle Beach watersports and scuba diving center in the area! We offer a variety of services, such as scuba diving, parasailing, kayaking, banana boat rides, paddle board rentals, ocean sightseeing dolphin watch tours, and jet ski rentals. All of this located within minutes from the “heart” of Myrtle Beach in Murrells Inlet.

GTS THEATRE & THE WILD 4 HYPNOSIS COMEDY SHOW provides hilarious school entertainment for all grades from K-12 to College students without resorting to cheap laughs. Your students will NOT be barking like dogs or meowing like cats, but will be engaged in fun where they may find a strange odor coming from the person next to them, riding an imaginary roller coaster, and even singing and dancing and many other similar fun hypnosis skits. Students must be at least 13 years of age to take the stage for the hypnosis show. Choirs, small bands, dance groups and more can perform for 15-20 minutes prior to the show and can spend extended time with Hypnotists for a Q&A after the show.

Contact Janice Duffy: 843-946-0007 Ext. 208 janice_duffy@hardrock.com WWW.HARDROCK.COM/CAFES/MYRTLE-BEACH.COM

HOLLYWOOD WAX MUSEUM ENTERTAINMENT CENTER offers the best entertainment value in town with three attractions under one roof… the only roof where you’ll see the 35,000-pound Great Ape of Myrtle Beach! Learn about Hollywood and Pop Culture Icons at the Hollywood Wax Museum, experience the Wonder of Optical Illusions in Hannah’s Mirror Maze and challenge your creativity and problem-solving skills in Outbreak-Dread the Undead.

HOPSEWEE PLANTATION

Tour Hopsewee Plantation circa 1740, Birthplace of Thomas Lynch, Jr., Signer of the Declaration of Independence. During the hour long attic to cellar tour, we share the history of the Patriots and Planters who lived at Hopsewee and the contribution of the slaves who lived on the plantation.

HOUSE OF BLUES MYRTLE BEACH offers performance opportunities inside and outside. Perform on our covered stage on our deck, inside on our restaurant stage or on the House of Blues main stage in the concert hall. House of Blues can accommodate 20-400 students and offer student menus for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Contact our Special Events Department: 843-913-3708 hc.sales.mbch@livenation.com WWW.HOUSEOFBLUES.COM/MYRTLEBEACH

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JIMMY BUFFETT’S MARGARITAVILLE has a performance stage beside the restaurant.

Contact Barbara Heath: 843-448-5455 | bheath@margaritaville.com WWW.MARGARITAVILLEMYRTLEBEACH.COM

LEGENDS IN CONCERT’S “3-R Program: Rhythm, Rock n’ Roll!” offers a 15 minute onstage (except band) performance prior to our show. Band performances are held outside (weather permitting) in the parking lot. A sound check is required prior to performing, for dance and choir groups. Students can also take part in a 30 minute Q&A session prior to the show for questions with a panel from the production team, band, tribute artists and dancers. Students can also explore the music history of the artist portrayed by our tribute performers such as their impact on the music world, their lives and difficulties in becoming Legends.

Contact the Group Sales Department: 843-839-6672 groupsalesmb@legendsinconcert.com | WWW.LEGENDSINCONCERT.COM

MEDIEVAL TIMES DINNER AND TOURNAMENT offers our castle courtyard to the talents of choral, band and even dance or cheer performances for any group attending the student educational matinee or a dinner show. All performance events must be coordinated with our Group Sales team at least 2 weeks in-advance of the show date. Performance times are limited to15-20 minutes maximum, performance details are required and performances may take place outside (weather permitting) or inside (depending on the size of the group) and may be scheduled to take place before or after the show (schedule permitting). Our all new Educational Matinees engage your students in history! Have you taken your students to visit a real castle lately? Reveled at the amazing feats of horsemanship and pageantry? If not, then it’s time to immerse your students in this REAL medieval adventure! This amazing production is curriculum based and is guaranteed to have your students hanging on the edge of their seats for learning!

Contact Raelene Peterson, group sales manager: 843-236-4635 WWW.MEDIEVALTIMES.COM/MYRTLEBEACH.ASPX

MYRTLE WAVES WATER PARK welcomes student groups from bands to choirs to dancers and more to perform in our outdoor location in front of the 20,000 square foot Oceans in Motion Wave Pool. Myrtle Waves is South Carolina’s largest water park located in the heart of Myrtle Beach. All performances are weather permitting.

Contact our Group Sales Department: 843-913-9255 info@myrtlewaves.com | WWW.MYRTLEWAVES.COM

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offers opportunities to perform on the stage prior to the show! Choirs, show choirs, dance groups can perform for 15-20 minutes between 6:05-6:35. Band groups can also perform outside, between Pirates Voyage and The Carolina Opry. The grand stairway in the lobby is another performance option for choir groups, and a Grand Piano is provided. A picture will be made and a certificate of performance is available. Studio workshops are instructed by the highly experienced and nationally renowned clogging group All That! or the highly trained Calvin Gilmore Theater dancers/musicians. Workshops are offered on-stage at beginner and intermediate levels and last about 90 minutes. Another program offered is Behind The Lasers. After watching LIGHT, a 45 minute laser light show, students will learn how science, math and technology work together to create the programmed laser beams.

PIRATES VOYAGE DINNER AND SHOW, the most fun place to eat in Myrtle Beach, welcomes choral, band, and dance performance groups. Groups will be given the opportunity to perform for arriving guests on the front lawn of the theater (weather permitting) before the show. We can also host an awards ceremony in the Pirates Village following our main arena show, if there are no scheduling conflicts. There may be additional performance opportunities based on schedule. Our educational experience includes a special presentation featuring South American Sea Lions and the history of the Pirates along the coast of the Carolinas. The field trip also includes a fabulous feast and main arena show. Specific educational show matinees are available on select dates. Please call for these special dates. Also, specially designed educational programs, including our animal habitat, pre-show question and answer sessions and performance opportunities can also be arranged depending on select dates and availability.

Contact Mary Carman Lee: 843-913-1451 mcarman@gilmoreentertainment.com | WWW.THECAROLINAOPRY.COM

Contact Christy Cochran: 800-433-4401 | christyc@piratesvoyage.com WWW.PIRATESVOYAGE.COM

THE CHILDREN’S MUSEUM OF SOUTH CAROLINA is an interactive learning

RIPLEY’S AQUARIUM is a fun, interactive learning

facility whose mission is to promote and stimulate selfdiscovery through interactive learning experiences, which will enhance every child’s understanding of his or her global community. Museum Field Trips may be booked Wednesday through Friday year round. Groups larger than 75 may be booked on Mondays for a private field trip experience. We also offer an outreach program where we bring the museum to you!

experience for student groups of all ages! Students will find themselves immersed in a watery world of sharks, rays, colorful tropical fish, and incredible hands-on learning experiences. Make sure that you take advantage of one of our many standards-based marine science presentations during your visit and receive free cross-categorical lesson plan packet. Ripley’s also offers performance opportunities inside and outside for bands, dance groups and choral groups.

Contact Woody Goff: 843-946-9469 | education@cmsckids.org WWW.CMSCKIDS.ORG

Contact Alexia Edge: 843-916-0888 ext. 3272 | aedge@ripleys.com Contact Jessie Hairston for educational opportunities : 843-916-0888 ext. 3226 | jhairston@ripleys.com WWW.RIPLEYAQUARIUMS.COM/MYRTLEBEACH

THE PALACE THEATRE welcomes all groups to per-

WILD WATER AND WHEELS invites student

form prior to show time. Depending on the size of the group bands, marching bands, orchestras, choirs and dance groups may perform in our beautiful rotunda area, on stage or our prestigious front steps leading up to our magnificent venue to perform before an audience. Performance times are 20-30 minutes prior to show time and are limited to approximately 20 minutes. You will then be escorted to your seats to enjoy the show. The Palace Theatre is conveniently located at Broadway at the Beach where performance opportunities may also be available. The Palace Theatre is proud to present the new show for 2016 Cirque Extreme. Educational packets are available for Grades K-12. Educational opportunities for all shows include: Q&A sessions, backstage tours, meet and greet with the cast, performance opportunities, specialized workshops and educational packets.

Contact Dawn Formo: 843-626-8927 ext. 225 dawn.f@palacetheatremyrtlebeach.com WWW.PALACETHEATREMYRTLEBEACH.COM

groups to perform on our outdoor covered stage overlooking the “Wipeout Wave Pool.”

Contact Karen Pierce: 843-238-3787 | karen@wild-water.com WWW.WILD-WATER.COM

WONDERWORKS is an indoor amusement park for the mind, featuring over 100 hands-on, interactive exhibits for visitors of all ages to experience. Utilizing some of the most sophisticated graphic and audio presentation techniques available, you will experience exhibits ranging from a realistic simulated hurricane to virtual reality. Throughout WonderWorks, your students will actively participate in some of the most imaginative displays and exhibits found in any facility in the United States. WonderWorks also welcomes student groups to perform on our beautiful outdoor patio overlooking Lake Broadway! Group rates as well as lunch and dinner packages available.

Contact our Education Department : 843-626-9962 Contact our Group Sales Department: 843-626-9962 ext. 504 llampo@wonderworksmb.com | WWW.WONDERWORKSMB.COM VISITMYRTLEBEACH.COM

There’s one magical place in Myrtle Beach that’s perfect for student & youth group travelers, Broadway at the Beach. Conveniently located in the heart of Myrtle Beach, Broadway at the Beach provides a wide range of outstanding activities for your group and is the perfect location for group performances. Some of Broadway’s brightest stars include Ripley’s Aquarium®, WonderWorksTM, Pavilion Park and Johnny Rockets®. Broadway at the Beach offers designated motorcoach parking, complimentary gift bags and much more, making your group’s visit truly unforgettable.

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