1. Decide: Ranger-guided or Teacher-guided Field Trip
- Ranger-guided: Standards based programs are offered for 3rd, 4th, and 6th grades. Field trip descriptions, related standards, and curriculum materials are at Curriculum Materials. Programs can be arranged for other grades; please contact us to discuss ideas.
- Teacher-guided: Teachers wanting to facilitate their own programs in the park or at the visitor center are most welcome, but again, we remind you that reservations are required. Rangers are available to give a 15-minute welcome talk, which orients students to Colorado National Monument, the National Park Service, trail etiquette, and Leave No Trace ethics. Ranger welcome talks are strongly recommended at the beginning of your teacher-guided field trip.
2. Download Field Trip Planning Packet (761KB pdf)
Packet Contents:
- Instructions and Checklist
- Field Trip Request Form
- Academic Fee Waiver Request Form
- Plan for Success: Behavioral Expectations
3. Submit Field Trip Request Form and Academic Fee Waiver Form
Please fax or mail the completed forms. You will receive confirmation by phone or email within 72 hours of our receipt of your request. If you have any questions, please call our Environmental Education staff: (970) 858-3617 Ext 347.
Mail: Colorado National Monument
Attention: Environmental Education
Fruita, CO 81521
Fax: (970) 858-0372
Attention: Environmental Education
4. Pre- and Post-Visit Activities
- Pre- and post-visit activities are available for 3rd, 4th, and 6th grade ranger-guided programs. Field journals suitable for 4th grade programs are also available. These materials are downloadable along with the field trip descriptions at Curriculum Materials.
