Oregon Caves National Monument - index (U.S. National Park Service)

Our Mission

To provide students and teachers of all ages curriculum-based educational opportunities that allow participants to develop deep connections with the natural and cultural resources at Oregon Caves. By doing so, the hope is to instill an appreciation of our public lands and to promote life-long stewardship towards all global environments.

About Our Program

Most of the curriculum-based programs offer opportunities for a field trip and when possible, a Park Ranger classroom visit. These programs are available free for verified school groups that are utilizing the Monument's resources to extend their district or state curriculum, but not for recreation purposes. We hope you will take advantage of the teaching (and learning) opportunities found here at your Oregon Caves National Monument. Thanks for your involvement and input.

Curriculum-Based Education Programs Offered

Grades 3-5: Geology: Our Changing World

Grades 6-8: Watersheds: through the Mountain to the Valley

Park Ranger Classroom Visits & Field Trips Schedule

We will begin taking reservations February 2012. For more information e-mail us or call (541) 592-2100 ext. 2260.

Spring 2012

Ranger Classroom Visits: April 16 - 27
Field Trips: April 30 - June 8*, from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm

The geology program is offered Mondays through Wednesdays
The watershed program is offered Thursdays and Fridays

*Find out if the day you want to visit the Monument is available by viewing the Oregon Caves Education calendar.

Due to available staffing at the Monument, accommodations may be limited to specific dates and/or student numbers. All requests are taken on a first-come-first-served basis. In order to serve your class, we need you to complete the registration materials.

Fee Waivers

Fee waivers can be granted for other educational groups (e.g. university classes, science clubs, education groups not accommodated during the education season, etc.). Please visit Fee Waivers for more information.

Group rates are available for recreational groups (e.g. church groups, senior groups, etc.). Visit Fees & Reservations for more information.

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