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Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park
Educational Programs for Schools

School Programs

Programs are designed to be ranger or teacher led.

Ranger-led programs are offered
on Tuesdays and Thursdays ONLY
Minimum Group Size is 15 Students
Maximum group size is 60 students and 10 chaperones.
Groups over 70 may arrange for an orientation talk and video at Kilauea Visitor Center.

 

Ranger-led programs for confirmed school groups begin at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays

Submit a Program Request Form

Apply for an Educational Fee Waiver


 

1 hour programs:                  Start this program at:           
Preschool See, Touch, and Hear Kilauea Visitor Center
Kindergarten Secrets of the `Apapane Kilauea Visitor Center
First Grade We All Need the Forest Kilauea Visitor Center


 

1 1/2 to 2 hour programs:
Second Grade Volcanoes in the Sea Jaggar Museum
Third Grade Survival of the Fittest Kilauea `Iki Overlook
Fourth Grade Wahi Kapu o Pele Kilauea Visitor Center
Fifth Grade Amazing Lava Products & Forms Mauna Ulu parking lot


 

2 1/2 Hour Programs:
Sixth Grade Program being revised due to current eruption
Grades 7-8 Malama `Aina: Forest Management Education Center
Grades 6-12 Cultural Uses of Native Plants Kipuka Puaulu Trailhead
Grades 9-12 Kahuku Connections Kahuku Unit gate
Grades 9-12 Kahuku Connections Activity Worksheet
 

To request a program, fill out the Program Request Form. You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view and fill in the application online. Once filled in, you may email the application to our education department (havo_education@nps.gov).

You may also print the form, fill it out, and fax it to our education department at: (808) 985-6021

 
Waha`ula Visitor Center surrendering to lava.  

Did You Know?
From 1983 to 1991, lava flows repeatedly invaded communities on Kilauea's coastal south flank burying eight miles of highway and destroying 181 houses and a visitor center in Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park.

Last Updated: May 29, 2008 at 16:34 EST