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Planning a school trip that students will remember? Great Escape Lodge in Lake George, New York, makes it easy to bring lodging, indoor waterpark fun, meals, entertainment, and theme park thrills together in one destination.

For 2027 school groups, schools can plan an overnight stay at Great Escape Lodge and Indoor Waterpark, customize the experience with meals and arcade fun, and even add a day at Great Escape Theme Park on select School Days.

Book by December 15, 2026, to receive 2026 school group rates for your 2027 trip.

Why Choose Great Escape Lodge for a School Trip?

Great Escape Lodge offers school groups an easy way to turn a field trip into a memorable overnight experience. With accommodations, activities, and dining options available in one destination, teachers and group leaders can build an itinerary that works for their students.

School trips can include:

A minimum of 25 suites per night is required.

2027 School Group Hotel Rates

School groups can stay in Two Queen Suites, accommodating up to four guests per suite at the quoted rate.

Monday through Thursday: $129 per suite, per night

Friday through Sunday: Starting at $179 per suite, per night

Rates are plus applicable tax.

Indoor waterpark admission is included for registered guests when the waterpark is operating. The Great Escape Lodge Sales Team will confirm waterpark availability for your requested dates.

Add a Day at Great Escape Theme Park

Make your school trip even more memorable by adding a day at Great Escape Theme Park.

2027 School Group Admission: $29 per person

2027 School Days

May: 21 and 28

June: 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25

School groups also receive one free admission ticket for every 15 paid admissions.

Theme park admission is optional, allowing schools to create an itinerary that works for their schedule, students, and budget.

Customize Your School Trip

Great Escape Lodge offers several optional add-ons to make planning meals and activities easier. Some add-ons are available at the Lodge, while others are exclusively available during a visit to Great Escape Theme Park.

Great Escape Lodge Add-Ons

The following add-ons are available for use at Great Escape Lodge:

To-Go Breakfast Bag | $9.50

Includes a cereal cup, milk, fruit, and yogurt.

Tall Tales Breakfast Platter | $17.99 per person for guests over age 12

Choose pancakes, French toast sticks or biscuits and gravy, plus scrambled eggs, sausage, bacon, home-fry potatoes and coffee or juice.

Birch Bark Meal Voucher | $16.49

Includes one meal, one side, and one beverage.

Arcade Card | $15

For use at the Great Escape Lodge arcade.

Great Escape Theme Park Add-Ons

The following food options are available only at Great Escape Theme Park:

Catered Meal | $18.99

Available on select midweek days and includes chicken tenders, kernel corn, potato chips, fruit salad, an ice cream novelty, and a fountain beverage.

Single Meal Deal | $19.99

Includes one meal, one snack, and one fountain drink at participating theme park locations.

Snack Voucher | $7.99

Valid for select snacks at participating theme park locations.

Single Meal Deal + All-Day Souvenir Bottle | $29.99

Includes one meal, one snack, and an all-day souvenir bottle with drinks at participating theme park locations.

Make Your 2027 School Trip More Memorable

A school trip is about more than the destination. It is an opportunity for students to spend time together, experience something new, and make memories outside the classroom.

At Great Escape Lodge, schools can bring together overnight accommodations, indoor waterpark fun, meals, arcade entertainment, and optional theme park thrills in one convenient Lake George destination.

Start Planning Your 2027 School Trip

Planning early can help your school secure current group pricing for next year's trip.

Book by December 15, 2026, to receive 2026 school group rates for your 2027 school trip.

Submit a School Group Request or contact the Great Escape Lodge Sales Team at sales-ge@enchantedparks.com to start planning your trip today.

Frequently Asked Questions About Great Escape Lodge School Trips

Where can I take a school group for an overnight trip in New York?

Great Escape Lodge in Lake George, NY offers overnight school group accommodations, indoor waterpark fun, dining and arcade options, with the opportunity to add Great Escape Theme Park admission on select 2027 School Days.

How much are school group suites at Great Escape Lodge?

For the 2027 school trip offer, Two Queen Suites are $129 per suite, per night Monday through Thursday and start at $179 per suite, per night Friday through Sunday, plus applicable tax. A minimum of 25 suites per night is required.

Is there a minimum number of suites required for a school group?

Yes. School groups must book a minimum of 25 suites per night to qualify for the school group offer.

Does a Great Escape Lodge school trip include the indoor waterpark?

Indoor waterpark admission is included for registered guests when the waterpark is operating. The Great Escape Lodge Sales Team will confirm availability for your requested dates.

Can school groups visit Great Escape Theme Park?

Yes. Schools can add Great Escape Theme Park admission for $29 per person on select 2027 School Days. Groups receive one free admission ticket for every 15 paid admissions.

Are meal add-ons available at both the Lodge and Theme Park?

Add-ons vary by location. The To-Go Breakfast Bag, Tall Tales Breakfast Platter, Birch Bark Meal Voucher and Arcade Card are available at Great Escape Lodge. The Catered Meal, Single Meal Deal, Snack Voucher and Single Meal Deal + All-Day Souvenir Bottle are available only at Great Escape Theme Park.

When should schools book a 2027 Great Escape Lodge trip?

Schools should book by December 15, 2026, to receive 2026 school group rates for their 2027 trip.