For Kids

This program has been filled to capacity and is no longer accepting registrations. Stay tuned for the fall Home School Day announcement.
Home School Day is Wednesday, May 15
Home School students are invited to visit Valley Forge for a unique educational experience. Multiple interactive learning stations encourage students to explore topics such as: 18th Century Life, the American Revolution, and natural resources. Our park rangers and dedicated volunteers bring education to life through special programs and hands-on activities designed for school-aged children. Home School Days occur twice a year to meet the demands of the community, once in the fall and the spring.

Reservations are required for this program to determine staff requirements. Registration will be capped at 350 students and booked on a first come first serve basis. This program is designed for Home School Students only. This program is designed for Home School Students only. To prevent overcrowding on the day of the event, we ask that charter, virtual, and/or traditional schools register for our other ranger-led education programs during the academic year, October-May, and refrain from attending Home School Day.

Complete the registration form and submit by
Wednesday, May 8 to:
E-mail: [e-mail] or Fax: [phone]

2013 Spring Home School Day Registration Form

Questions about filling out or submitting the form or additional logistical/programmatic questions please call 610-783-1066. Please leave a detailed message with your question(s) and your contact information and we will promptly respond.

 

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If you have any additional questions about the programs or completing/viewing the application please call 610-783-1066.

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Calling all Boy Scouts! Lend a hand and earn the Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger Patch

Scouts that participate in educational programs and or volunteer service projects at national park sites can:
• Gain a better understanding of the National Park Service mission and conserving the nation's natural, cultural and historic resources.
• Explore the national parks.
• Practice good citizenship and kindness.
In recognition of your resource stewardship activities, Scouts are awarded patches for their participation.

Patch Requirements:
1. Take part in organized educational programs or volunteer service projects for a minimum of ten (10) hours at one or more national park sites.
2. Scouts will be awarded a patch upon reporting their completion of the program requirements to the park's Volunteer Program Manager at [e-mail].
3. Scouts are encouraged to share their experience by sending an email and photographs to [e-mail].
4. Scouts are also encouraged to submit a short narrative to the BSA Good Turn for America website describing their participation and lessons learned.

The Scout Ranger program is cooperative effort between the National Park Service (NPS) and the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). It is a component of the BSA umbrella initiative Good Turn for America which encourages young people to "Do a Good Turn Daily" (special thoughtful acts of kindness), help other people and participate in community service projects.

 

PECO Podcast Through History

PECO and Valley Forge teamed up to present a series of video podcasts that teach the story of the winter encampment of the Continental Army at Valley Forge in 1777-78. Meet historical characters from the American Revolution including General George and Martha Washington, Private Joseph Plumb Martin, General Baron von Steuben, the Marquis de Lafayette and more.

 

Join the Continental Army
11 a.m. | First Saturday of each month, January-April and on Presidents Day
Children are invited to "enlist" in the Continental Army and experience a day in the life of the continental soldier. No reservations necessary. Meet at the Visitor Center to sign in. Appropriate for boys and girls, ages 6-12. Depending on the weather, activities will take place outdoors, so please dress accordingly and wear sturdy shoes.