• Photo of the vast drapery formations inside Oregon Caves National Monument.

    Oregon Caves

    National Monument Oregon

For Teachers

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
For more information e-mail us or call (541) 592-2100 ext. 2259.

 

Spring 2012: All available days are filled. However, you could inquire about getting on a wait-list if a class cancels.

Fall 2012

Ranger Classroom Visits:  September 17 - 28
Field Trips:  October 1 - November 2*, 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.

Did You Know?

The rock wall and water fall taken in this 1930s photo are the same you see today when you visit the Oregon Caves chateau.

Most of the rock work seen around the historic district of Oregon Caves was made  by Civilian Conservation Corps crews. More...