Educational Tours
Dion’s® offers an educational and fun opportunity for children Pre-K through 5th grade to apply what they are learning in the classroom to real-life experiences.
In-Person Tours
The in-person tour is composed of two facilitator-taught lessons along with a behind-the-scenes look at our restaurants. In addition, each child receives a workbook containing a number of activities designed with educational standards in mind. The tour is conducted by a dedicated tour guide and occur prior to store openings. The entire visit will last approximately 1.5 hours (9:30-11:00am). During the tour, students learn about food groups, math concepts, safety, and teamwork. After the tour is complete, the students eat pizza in our dining room.
Children must be at least three years of age to participate.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- A guided tour of the kitchen
- An educational workbook Pre and post tour activities (download here)
- Pizza (up to three slices, pepperoni or cheese)
- Juice
- Dion’s t-shirt
- Dion’s pencil
- Dion’s crayons
COST:
The cost for the tour is $6.00 per child (no tax). We request at least three weeks’ notice and a minimum of eight children to schedule a tour. Please notify us at least two weeks prior to your tour date if the headcount needs to be adjusted to match the new participant numbers.
Adults are welcome to attend tours. Cost is $6.00 (no tax) and can be applied up to four adults. This price includes up to four slices of pepperoni or cheese pizza and a drink. Additional parents and chaperones are welcome, and we request their food orders be placed at the register after 10:30 am, where they can order from the main menu at regular price.
Virtual Tours
The virtual tour is composed of recorded facilitator-taught lessons along with a behind-the-scenes look at our restaurants. In addition, each child receives a workbook containing a number of activities designed with educational standards in mind. Alongside the tour lessons, pre and post activities provide an opportunity for students to learn about food groups, math concepts, safety and teamwork.
Children must be at least three years of age to participate.
TOUR INCLUDES:
- A recorded tour of the kitchen
- An educational workbook Pre and post tour activities (download here)
- Pizza (up to three slices, pepperoni or cheese) delivered between 10:30am - 11:00am
- Juice
- Dion’s t-shirt
- Dion’s pencil
- Dion’s crayons
COST:
The cost for the tour is $4.00 per child (no tax). We request at least three weeks’ notice and a minimum of twelve children to schedule a tour. Please notify us at least two weeks prior to your tour date if the headcount needs to be adjusted to match the new participant numbers.
One week before the scheduled tour, contact will be made regarding payment and payment options.
For all tours:
24-hour notice must be provided if canceling a tour.
If you need to schedule more than one tour group, please complete one form per tour group.
Questions about tours can be directed to our team at tours@dions.com or our Home Office at 505-858-1010.
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