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Parks as Classrooms
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In this popular program, school classes spend one to two hours of discovery and exploration with a park ranger. The materials presented correlate to the California State Frameworks and include a National Park Service message of protection and preservation.

Spring classes focus on bears; fall classes focus on local Indian culture. Most material can be adapted for groups with special needs.

Bear program - 1 hour

  • Selected weekdays from the last week of April through May; exact days upon request and availability).
  • Group/class sizes of 40 or less are easier to accommodate due to staffing availability.
  • Send an email to request a program.

As a participant in Parks as Classrooms, your group will qualify for an educational fee waiver for entrance fees (which you must apply for separately at least two weeks prior to your trip).

The Merced River flowing serenely through Yosemite Valley  

Did You Know?
Congress designated the Merced River as Wild and Scenic in 1987. The National Park Service manages 81 miles of the Merced River, encompassing both the main stem and the South Fork in Yosemite National Park and the El Portal Administrative Site.
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Last Updated: March 26, 2009 at 19:32 EST