Step Into Summer Opportunities Fair 2008 is coming! Here are some answers to Frequently Asked Questions:

Frequently Asked Questions About the Step Into Summer Opportunities Fair

1. When is it?

Monday, March 3, 2008 from 3:30pm – 7:30 pm. Come anytime during this period when it is convenient for you and stay for as long as you wish. Plan to arrive at least by 6:30 pm in order to have time to talk with the different representatives.

2. Where is it?

Franklin Park Conservatory, 1777 E. Broad St, Columbus. Use the main visitors entrance to the main Atrium. Exhibitors will be in the Main Atrium, the Palm House, the Show Room, and the lower lobby. The inside garden rooms of the conservatory will not be open.

3. How much does it cost?

Admission to the Step Into Summer Opportunities Fair is free. Parking in the Conservatory lot is free.

4. What is it?

The Step Into Summer Opportunities and College Access Information Fair is an informational fair. Representatives from different organizations will have table set up, many with picture displays. The representatives talk with people interested in finding out more about their programs.

5. Should I bring my kids?

Children are welcome to accompany their parents. Children should stay with their parents as they walk around the Fair. Many exhibitors have picture displays that will help children find out more about the program. High school students are welcome to attend without parents, if they desire.

6. Is this for all ages?

There are programs for ages pre-K through high school. Some programs and camps are for a small range of ages, others have a wider range.

7. How much does the program cost?

Each summer program sets its own fee. We encourage you to ask each representative about the program fees and whether scholarships are available.

8. How do I sign up?

Each of the programs has a separate registration process. Ask each representative for more information about signing up for that specific program.

9. Who will be there?

There will be over 50 organizations represented at the Fair that offer a wide variety of different kinds of activities for the summer. We do not yet have a final list of attendees. In the past we have had summer outdoor camping experiences, indoor academic programs, pre-college experiences for middle and high school students, summer day care, sports camps, horse camps, arts camps, and volunteer activities. There will also be information available about academic support services, college readiness programs, financial planning, and year-long internship opportunities.

10. Are there job opportunities?

This is not a job fair.

11. If I can’t attend the Fair on Monday, March 3, how can I get the information?

We will be putting together a booklet of the information provided by the exhibitors. Contact numbers, cost information, dates, and general description will be included. After the Fair, this booklet will be on the PACE website for your convenience. Begin looking for it about 1 week after the Fair.

12. Can I have a booklet sent to me?

No, we will not send booklets. We encourage everyone to find a way to access the information on-line on our website after the Fair.

13. Is this for Columbus City School only?

No, the Fair is open to all families in the central Ohio area.

14. Who can I contact for more information?

You may send email questions to
You may call 614-343-3704 for more information.