Admission and Tuition Assistance Events
Get to know Park!
Please join us at one or more of our Admission events to learn about the Park philosophy, curriculum, co-curricular programming, and community.
Some events are designed specifically for parents, some are geared towards children, and others are designed for the entire family.
Event descriptions and links to register below.
We look forward to welcoming you.
| EVENT | DATE | AUDIENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Rise and Shine! | Sat., 9/20 | Children ages 3–7 and their parents/guardians |
| Tuition Assistance Webinar | Sat., 10/4 | Prospective parents/guardians, Kindergarten through Grade 12 |
| Tours with Principals | Tue., 10/7 | Prospective parents/guardians, Pre-K through Grade 12 |
| Experience Park! | Sat., 10/25 | Prospective families, Pre-K through Grade 12 |
| Tuition Assistance “Get it Done” Workshop | Sat., 11/8 | Prospective parents/guardians, Kindergarten through Grade 12 |
| Rise and Shine! | Sat., 11/8 | Children ages 3–7 and their parents/guardians |
| Positively Park | Wed., 11/12 | Prospective parents/guardians, Pre-K through Grade 12 |
| Tours with Principals | Thu., 11/20 | Prospective parents/guardians, Pre-K through Grade 12 |
| Level Up at Park! | Sat., 11/22 | Prospective Middle School students and their families |
| Illuminate Your Imagination! | Thu., 12/4 | Prospective Upper School students |
| EVENT | DATE | AUDIENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Take a First Look | Tue., 4/21 | Prospective parents/guardians, Pre-K through Grade 12 |
| Rise and Shine! | Sat., 4/25 | Children ages 3–7 and their parents/guardians |
| Rise and Shine! | Sat., 5/16 | Children ages 3–7 and their parents/guardians |
Fall 2025 Events
Rise and Shine!
Saturday Morning Programs for Prospective Families of
Children Ages 3–7
Saturday, September 20, 2025
10 – 11:30 a.m.
Garden Exploration, Plant Identification, and Taste Testing
Visiting the Lower School Garden for a search-and-find activity, some tasting, and a story. Then travel to the meadow to search for milkweed munching monarch caterpillars!
Note: Rise and Shine! Collage Authors and Illustrators event will be held on Saturday, November 8.
Throughout the school year, The Park School of Baltimore hosts interactive activities to inspire and engage children ages three through seven. Prospective families are invited to join Park teachers and guests for our free Saturday morning “Rise and Shine!” events.
Tuition
Assistance Webinar
Saturday, October 4, 2025
9 – 10:30 a.m.
In this optional online webinar, we will provide an overview of the Park School tuition assistance policies, deadlines, and funding priorities. Additionally, we will discuss how the information provided to SSS (School and Student Services) is used by Park to determine potential grant awards. We will also answer questions about need-based versus merit awards and what a family might expect in future years as participants in the Tuition Assistance Program.
Zoom information will be shared in advance of the event.
Tours with Principals
On Campus Tours for Prospective Parents/guardians,
Pre-K through grade 12
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
8:45 – 10:30 a.m.
Meet Park’s Head of School and Lower, Middle, and Upper School Principals. Take a guided tour of our academic settings and get a glimpse of Park’s educational philosophy in action. Learn about our curriculum, community, student-centered programming, inspiring faculty, and how excellence is the natural outcome.
Note: A second Tours with Principals event will be held on Thursday, November 20.
Experience Park!
an Admission event for all grades
sATURday, october 25, 2025
Pre-K-Grade 5 (LS), 10 -11:30 A.m.
Grades 6-12 (MS/US), 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Our Experience Park “Open House” event will feature interactive sessions for prospective Pre-K through Grade 12 students and their parents. The morning will introduce families to Park’s remarkable teaching and learning community. Our faculty will share teaching materials, highlight student work, and will demonstrate ways in which we use Progressive pedagogy in the classroom.
Please note: Program begins promptly.
Tuition Assistance “Get it Done” Workshop
Saturday, November 8, 2025
9 a.m. – noon
Reserve an individual time slot during this hands-on, in-person event. Applicants to the Tuition Assistance program are invited to bring their documents and complete their Parent Financial Statement (PFS) in a friendly environment with the help of facilitators. Make the most of this working session by logging on to the School and Student Services (SSS) website and creating a 2026-27 PFS prior to the workshop. Tuition Assistance staff will be available to answer questions, review in-process or completed applications, and help with the documentation upload process. Laptops will be available, or participants may bring their own. Space is limited.
Reminder: The Tuition Assistance application is due December 1, 2025.
Rise and Shine!
Saturday Morning Programs for Prospective Families of
Children Ages 3–7
Saturday, november 8, 2025
10 – 11:30 a.m.
celebrating collage authors
and illustrators –
Storytime and an art studio activity
Exploring the intersection of the art of story and illustration through collage.
Throughout the school year, The Park School of Baltimore hosts interactive activities to inspire and engage children ages three through seven. Prospective families are invited to join Park teachers and guests for our free Saturday morning “Rise and Shine!” events.
Positively Park
A conversation WITH
HEAD OF SCHOOL
DAN PARADIS
WEDNesday, November 12, 2025
7–8 p.m.
Join Head of School Dan Paradis on campus for updates and discussion regarding the ongoing work at Park to create an environment where students are known, challenged, and can thrive. In this evening session, our community members share personal experiences illustrating how Park’s approach to education represents the best of 21st century teaching and learning.
Note: This evening event is designed for parents/guardians only.
Tours with Principals
On Campus Tours for Prospective Parents/guardians,
Pre-K through grade 12
Thursday, November 20, 2025
8:45 – 10:30 a.m.
Meet Park’s Head of School and Lower, Middle, and Upper School Principals. Take a guided tour of our academic settings and get a glimpse of Park’s educational philosophy in action. Learn about our curriculum, community, student-centered programming, inspiring faculty, and how excellence is the natural outcome.
Level Up at Park!
An afternoon of adventure for Prospective Middle School Students and their families
Saturday, November 22, 2025
1 – 3:30 p.m.
Are you exploring Middle School options for your child(ren)? Join us at The Park School for a special afternoon designed for students entering 6th, 7th, or 8th Grade.
Experience a range of adventures on our Challenge Course featuring a high ropes course that encourages teamwork, confidence, and fun. It’s a great way for students to get a feel for Park’s spirited, hands-on approach to learning while enjoying time in nature on our beautiful 100-acre campus. Parents/guardians/siblings and other family members are welcome to participate!
This event is a wonderful opportunity to see what makes our Middle School such a vibrant, supportive, and adventurous community.
Illuminate Your Imagination
Exploring the intersection of science and art
THURSday, DECember 4 , 2025
4:30–5:45 p.m.
Are you a creative thinker who is curious about how things work? Do you like tinkering or have an interest in design?
Applicants to Grades 9–12 are invited to join us for this hands-on exploration of art and science.
Students will explore the science behind the RGB LED, considering how the three separate LEDs that compose them can be manipulated with variable resistors to create an array of colors. They will have the opportunity to explore and generate ideas while learning basics about circuit construction and Ohm’s Law.
Note: Program begins promptly at 4:30 p.m. Parents/Guardians are invited to stop by at drop off to meet Park’s Admission team.
Scroll down for Spring 2026 Events.
Spring 2026 Events
Take a
First Look
a spring admission event
TUESday, APRIL 21, 2026
8:45 – 10:30 a.m.
Prospective parents are invited to meet Park’s Head of School and Lower, Middle, and Upper School Principals and take a guided tour of our academic settings to get a glimpse of Park’s educational philosophy in action. Learn about Park’s curriculum, community, student-centered programming, inspiring faculty, and how excellence is the natural outcome.
Rise and Shine!
Saturday Morning Programs for Prospective Families of
Children Ages 3–7
Saturday, April 25, 2026
10 – 11:30 a.m.
guided experiences on park’s challenge course
Traversing Park’s wooded trails and developing skills on Park’s outdoor Challenge Course.
Throughout the school year, The Park School of Baltimore hosts interactive activities to inspire and engage children ages three through seven. Prospective families are invited to join Park teachers and guests for our free Saturday morning “Rise and Shine!” events.
Rise and Shine!
Saturday Morning Programs for Prospective Families of
Children Ages 3–7
Saturday, May 16, 2026
10 – 11:30 a.m.
SIXth annual
boatbuilding and launch
Crafting miniature boats then launching them in The Park School stream!
Throughout the school year, The Park School of Baltimore hosts interactive activities to inspire and engage children ages three through seven. Prospective families are invited to join Park teachers and guests for our free Saturday morning “Rise and Shine!” events.
