Distance Learning

Virtual Programs

Yosemite National Park offers free distance learning programs for classrooms and groups of all ages. These interactive programs for classrooms are conducted live with a park ranger from Yosemite through your preferred meeting platform. We offer the following 30-minute lessons: Introduction to Yosemite, Untold Stories of Yosemite, and Ask a Ranger. These 1-hour programs will be offered in Fall 2024 and Winter 2025.

August 2024 Update

Due to limited staffing, the only dates available for fall 2024 virtual programming are October 14, November 21, and December 9. For each of these days, program times available are 9-10am, 11am-12pm, and 1-2pm Pacific Time.

Programs	Grades	Length
Introduction to Yosemite Students will be provided with a quick overview of Yosemite's geology, ecology, and history to learn what makes the park such a special place.	K–6	1 hour
Untold Stories of Yosemite Students will learn about one or more of the incredible people that greatly contributed to Yosemite's diverse history, including: Buffalo Soldiers, Chinese immigrants in Yosemite, Chiura Obata, Enid Michael, Totuya, and George Melendez Wright.	4–12	1 hour
Ask a Ranger Education rangers will answer pre-determined questions by the students and any follow-up questions about Yosemite.	All ages	1 hour

To Request a Virtual Program

To request a program email us your top three choices with the date and time from the options above.

We do have many virtual activities and videos on our website that can be used to supplement your lesson plans.