Grand Canyon National Park - Plan A Field Trip (U.S. National Park Service)

FIELD TRIP PROGRAMS
Take your class on a ranger-led field trip to Grand Canyon National Park!
All education programs we provide are curriculum-based, and are free of charge.

For schools in Utah and the Arizona Strip, we offer limited programs on the North Rim (click here for details).

If you'd like to conduct your own education program without a ranger, go to the bottom of this page.

HOW TO REGISTER
Fax or mail us your registration form beginning on the following dates:
- Fall 2008 Education Programs: August 20, 2008
- Spring 2009 Education Programs: September 3, 2008
Program Registration Form 2008-2009 (pdf)

GEOLOGY PROGRAMS

Dynamic Earth
Unravel the mystery of how Grand Canyon was formed. Includes exploration of a fossil bed and a hike along the rim with several stops for engaging activities focusing on the geologic history of Grand Canyon.
Grade level: 4^th-6^th Duration: 5 hours

Grand Canyon Rocks!
Hike along the rim and discover the geologic processes that formed Grand Canyon through hands-on activities. A shorter version of Dynamic Earth that omits the fossil exploration.
Grade level: 4^th-6^th Duration: 2 ½ hours

Stories in Stone
Use the tools of a paleontologist to discover clues preserved in the rocks of Grand Canyon. Hunt for fossils and learn what they tell us about the history of the Canyon’s formation.
Grade level: 3^rd-6^th Duration: 2 hours

NATURAL HISTORY PROGRAMS

Life on the Edge
Explore the plant and animal life that calls Grand Canyon home. Hike along the rim and learn forest and desert ecology through hands-on activities and games.
Grade level: 3^rd-5^th Duration: 2 ½ or 5 hours

HUMAN HISTORY PROGRAMS

Rails and Tales
Discover the people who have shaped Grand Canyon’s history. Walk through Grand Canyon Village, engage in interactive games, and learn about the changing ways people have valued the Canyon over time.
Grade level: 4^th-6^th Duration: 2 ½ hours

Time Travelers: Connecting to the Past
Become an archaeologist and unearth clues about Grand Canyon’s ancient inhabitants. Participate in an archaeological “dig”, explore ancient ruins and a museum, and climb the Desert View watchtower to learn about the native peoples that shaped Grand Canyon’s ancient history.
Grade level: 4^th-6^th Duration: 5 hours

Travel Grants

For schools with restricted travel budgets, we have a limited number of travel grants available. This offer applies to schools who are attending one of our education programs with at least 50% of their students on a free or reduced lunch program.

This grant is made possible by Grand Canyon National Park Foundation. They typically disburse grant money as a reimbursement and send a check one to two weeks after your visit.

To apply, complete a Travel Grant form and fax it or mail it to our office (fax number and address are on the form).

CONTACT US

To learn more about any of our education program offerings, send us an e-mail, or phone our office at (928) 638-7931.

CONDUCTING YOUR OWN EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIP
If you are planning to bring your class to Grand Canyon for educational purposes, but our programs do not meet your educational needs, you may still be eligible to receive an entrance fee waiver for your group. To apply for a waiver, click here for further details.