NPS PHOTO

These students just hit their target using an air-powered cannon in the program "Sentinels of Our Shores," offered at the NPNH Education Center.

 Bring Your Class to Gateway!

Teachers and students can explore most park sites by participating in a variety of ranger-guided programs and self-guided field trips. Some programs may require teachers to attend a workshop prior to the class visit.

Several sections of Gateway, including the National Parks of New York Harbor Education Center at Fort Wadsworth and the Jamaica Bay Unit sites- Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge and Riis Park, offer curriculum-based programs. Sandy Hook has many educational opportunities in both natural and cultural history: on-line, classroom-based and in the park.     

Other programs for children and families, such as the Junior Ranger Program and Web Rangers, are described on our For Kids page. 

Teacher-Ranger-Teacher Program at Gateway NRA

Teachers can work for Gateway National Recreation Area during the summer through the Teacher-Ranger-Teacher Program. During National Park Week in April, teachers wear their uniform to class and share their experiences with students.