Special Rates for Student and Youth Groups 15-99
Student & Youth Groups
Thrills, Fun and Yes, Learning Too
At Carowinds, we specialize in giving young people a mind-building, mind-blowing escape from the normal day-to-day. Our educational programs and performance opportunities are creative, fun, and insightful. Our rides and coasters deliver the thrills that bring everyone together and the memories students won’t soon forget.
Educational Programs
Carowinds is a safe, clean, and incredibly fun place for learning. Our proven educational programs cover everything from physics, science, engineering and more. All are offered in an outdoor classroom filled with amazing food and thrilling rides.
Performance Opportunities
From the Festival of Music to Performance in the Park, you’ll find the ideal program for showcasing talents at Carowinds. And when they’re done playing, they can enjoy the thrills and excitement of the park.
Field Trips
Take an amazing setting. Add terrific food choices, toss in coasters and other entertainment options. That’s one can’t-miss field trip.
Youth Groups
Bring your youth group to the park for a day of escape, connection, relationship building –– and a never-going-to-forget-this-day experience.
Meal & Drink Options
All-You-Can-Eat Buffet
$19.75 - Enjoy a meal together at Carowinds' picnic grove! Our all-you-can-eat student meals include fried chicken tenders, a taco bar, mini corn dogs, macaroni and cheese, corn, fresh fruit, chips, and unlimited fountain drinks. For every 15 buffet tickets purchased, you get one free buffet. A minimum of 100 people is needed to reserve a buffet.
Premium All-Day Dining
This offer includes an entree and a side or a snack every 90 minutes, along with unlimited fountain beverages during your meal. You may also enjoy the all-you-can-eat buffet for one of your meals!
All Day Dining
This is valid for one entree and one side every 90 minutes. You may also attend the all-you-can-eat buffet for one of your meals!
Single Meal Deal
A one-time use voucher for an entrée, side, and drink at any participating in-park location.
All Day Drinks
This wristband allows guests unlimited access to Coca-Cola® fountain beverages every 15 minutes throughout the day for ice-cold refreshments.
Planning Guide
Make planning a breeze! Download our Planning Guide to learn about our programs, meal and drink options, and a helpful checklist to plan your next group trip to the park.
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 Visa is accepted for no additional fee.