Wondercoaster Building Contest
May 3, 2024
Step right up to Canada’s Wonderland, where the future engineers come together for a roller coaster extravaganza that'll leave you on the edge of your seat! Picture this: a day filled with laughter, thrills, and the coolest physics experiments you've ever seen.
Our one-of-a-kind event transforms Canada’s Wonderland into a hub of innovation and creativity, as students showcase their mind-blowing roller coaster designs. It's not just a contest; it's a wild ride through the world of physics!
Hands-on learning has never been this thrilling. From designing gravity-driven rides to mastering the art of potential and kinetic energy, these students are turning their classrooms into roller coaster labs.
Our WonderCoaster Building Contest is a spectacle like no other, where awards and prizes rain down in categories like technical merit and the coveted "Most Fun to Ride." We're not just growing roller coasters; we're growing young minds. See our rules and regulations list.
Get ready for an educational journey that's anything but ordinary. Mark your calendar, bring your sense of adventure, and join us for a day that'll make you scream with excitement – in the best way possible!
2024 Pricing:
- Students: $30.00 + HST (includes park and program admission)
- 1 complimentary admission ticket for every 15 purchased (Grades 9 – 12)
- 1 complimentary admission ticket for every 10 purchased (Grades K – 8)
Schedule of Events:
- 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM - Arrival and set up of coasters in International Showplace
- 10:30 AM - Coaster submission and private judging (during the judging period, no one is permitted in International Showplace; enjoy the park!)
- 1:00 PM – 1:30 PM – Awards Ceremony at International Showplace
Meal and Drink Options
Before Your Visit:
-Since the activities are meant to be summative, it is recommended that students be taught the curriculum content before their visit.
-Arrange students in groups of 10-15.
-Give each group the question sheets for one amusement ride (e.g. Riptide, Flight Deck, etc). For Grade 12, give each group the question sheets for one roller coaster and one “twirl & fling” ride.
-Have students familiarize themselves with the language in the activity sheets by reviewing Learning Science Language exercise & Definition Sheets.
-Have students complete Basic Measurements and Math Practice sheets.
-Have students construct their accelerometers. (Accelerometer Guidelines)
-Construct and judge projects (optional).
-Arrange for parent and teacher volunteers to supervise student groups.
-Check the park operating schedule for hours of operation.
Grade 5 - 8
-Grade-specific science activities focusing on the science and engineering of individual rides in the park
-Grade-specific park exploration activities focusing on travelling through the park observing science in action
-Rollercoaster building competition
-Grade-specific data collection and surveying in the park
-Grade-specific mathematics activities focusing on individual rides in the park
-Grade-specific park exploration activities focusing on travelling through the park observing mathematics in action
Grade 9 - 12
-Grade-specific activities focusing on observations, calculations, and problem-solving scenarios within the amusement park context
-Rollercoaster building competition
-Grade-specific park exploration activities focusing on travelling through the park observing mathematics in action
To secure space in a program, download the listed Order Form or Contact Us.
All school boards are insured with Canada’s Wonderland. A liability certificate is available for your board upon request to help you obtain approval for your field trip.
Unless otherwise noted, all ticket orders (admission and meal/drink add-ons) must be received 14 days prior to your visit to allow sufficient time to process your order.
Admission tickets and meal/drink add-ons are non-refundable. No rain checks are offered.
Unless you have purchased tickets directly online, groups of 100+ or those who ordered via order form will receive their tickets digitally through MyGroup Tickets, an online platform where you’ll receive and manage your group ticket order. Otherwise, they will be sent to you directly.
To modify your ticket order, email education@canadaswonderland.com or call our sales team at 905.832.7400.
Please note that we do not keep credit card information on file and will require this information again if you wish to pay via credit card. Changes made less than 30 hours in advance of your arrival, may not be accommodated.
Payments can be received via cheques (no personal cheques), money orders, VISA, MasterCard, and AMEX. Cheques should be made payable to Canada’s Wonderland. Purchase orders are not accepted. All school cheques will be processed through Canada’s Wonderland Accounts Receivable department for approval. If declined, another method of payment will be requested.
Note that we require payment at least 14 days in advance.
TICKET SALES ARE FINAL AND ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. Prices, hours, dates, and attraction availability are subject to change without notice. Canada’s Wonderland reserves the right to be closed to the public and Season Passholders for private events, capacity limitations, and other reasons. Certain attractions may be closed due to inclement weather, extreme temperatures, maintenance, and other reasons. No rain checks or refunds.
We’re cashless! For your convenience, Cash-to-Card kiosks are located throughout the park to convert your cash to a prepaid debit card that can be used anywhere Mastercard [CM1] is accepted for no additional fee. For more information, please visit www.canadaswonderland.com/cashless.
Canada's Wonderland offers single meal deal, premium all-day dining, and restaurant vouchers for easy meal and drink options for your group. Email education@canadaswonderland.com or call our sales team at 905.832.7400 for more information.
One chaperone admission ticket will be provided for every 10 admission tickets purchased, grades K-8, or 15 admission tickets purchased, grades 9-12. Complimentary tickets do not include meal/drink add-ons. Please note that season passholders in your group do not count toward the total group number that would qualify for the complimentary tickets, with the exception of Festival of Music.
There are no complimentary ticket barcodes provided for meal options, Halloween Haunt or WinterFest.
In the event of inclement weather or unscheduled maintenance, certain rides may not be available. Programs, venues, dates, and fees are subject to change and/or cancellation.
No outside food, beverages or coolers are allowed in the park. Exceptions are made for guests with special dietary needs to include food allergies and baby food and formula. Guests with special dietary needs should stop at Guest Services located at the Main Gate when they arrive at the park.
Canada's Wonderland offers single meal deal, premium all-day dining, and restaurant vouchers for easy meal and drink options for your group. Email education@canadaswonderland.com or call our sales team at 905.832.7400 for more information.
View our participating locations here www.canadaswonderland.com/dining.
Bus/motor coach parking is free. Bus drivers will receive a complimentary admission ticket when presenting their Commercial Driver's License (CDL) to Guest Services. Complimentary admission tickets do not include meal/drink add-ons.