The Erie SeaWolves partner with regional schools in many ways. If you would like to learn more about any of our learning initiatives, please contact Laina Banic.
C. Wolf's Healthy Challenge presented by UPMC Health Plan
C. Wolf is excited to help your students stay active, eat healthy, and feel their best! C. Wolf and Laina Banic visit local schools with an interactive assembly to encourage your students to make healthy choices. If a student tracks their healthy choices for one week, they will earn one free ticket to a SeaWolves home game AND be recognized on the field before the game, courtesy of UPMC Health Plan.
Each assembly lasts 20-30 minutes. Assemblies should be organized by grade level or conducted school-wide. C. Wolf's Healthy Challenge visits are typically limited to elementary schools located within 45 minutes of UPMC Park. Schools located more than 45 minutes away may be considered if multiple nearby schools can be visited on the same day.
C. Wolf's Reading Club presented by Erie County Community College of PA
C. Wolf wants your students to strengthen their minds, build their vocabulary, and reach their dreams… through reading!! C. Wolf and Laina Banic visit local schools to share C. Wolf’s origin story, inspiring students to appreciate the importance of reading. If a student completes their C. Wolf’s Reading Club Log by reading eight (8) books, they will earn one free ticket to a SeaWolves game AND be recognized on the field before the game, courtesy of Erie County Community College. Students can turn in their completed reading chart to their designated teacher or librarian to receive their reward.
Each assembly lasts 20-30 minutes. Assemblies should be organized by grade level or conducted school-wide. Reading Club kickoff visits are typically limited to elementary schools located within 45 minutes of UPMC Park. Schools located more than 45 minutes away may be considered if multiple nearby schools can be visited on the same day.
MVP Student Achievers Program presented by CVS Health
SeaWolves MVP Student Achievers program, presented by CVS Health, recognizes students that have shown improvement in various areas during the school year including social, behavioral and academic categories. The SeaWolves will accept nominations at seawolves.com for deserving students to be honored before a SeaWolves game at UPMC Park. Teachers may nominate up to three students per class. Selected students will receive four free tickets to attend MVP Student Achievers Night at UPMC Park. Honorees will be recognized on the field before the game.
Nomination Period: February 1-March 31
UPMC Health Plan Education Days
Wednesday, May 7 vs. Altoona Curve (Pittsburgh Pirates) - 11:05 a.m.
Wednesday, May 21 vs. Hartford Yard Goats (Colorado Rockies) - 11:05 a.m.
Students (ticket only): $10 per student
Students (ticket + bag lunch): $16 per student
Bag lunches include a Smith's hot dog, a bag of Lay's potato chips and a beverage.
Teachers: One (1) free teacher or chaperone ticket and lunch will be provided for each ten (10) student tickets purchased thanks to UPMC Health Plan. Additional chaperone tickets are $16 each (including lunch). Please remember to purchase a ticket and lunch for your bus drivers!
Performance Opportunities
Showcase your choir or band with a performance opportunity at UPMC Park. Each performance group will receive one free ticket per performer (up to 25 total Upper Box seat tickets per school). Additional tickets for family, friends and performers (in excess of 25) may be purchased for $10 per person. All dates and performances are subject to availability. Performance opportunities include:
- Star-Spangled Banner (pre-game)
- Color Guard (pre-game)
- Band/Choir Music Performance (pre-game; 10-minute maximum)
- Take Me Out to the Ballgame (middle of the 7th inning)