For Teachers

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Field Trips

Thank you for your interest in expanding your classroom to Congaree National Park! Our landscape is filled with a wide variety of potential lessons about the natural and cultural history of the area.

2026-2027 School Year: Please contact us for assistance planning a self-guided field trip!

We now have Student Ranger Lesson Booklets for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8. These lesson booklets incorporate South Carolina state standards and provide a more educational alternative to the traditional Junior Ranger program, which is intended for families visiting the park. Student Ranger Lesson Booklets may be downloaded in advance and printed. Please contact us for the booklets, and let us know if you plan to use them on your trip! We have stickers available for students completing these lesson booklets.

Individual Lesson Plans

Last updated: October 27, 2026

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

100 National Park Road
Hopkins, SC 29061

Phone:

803 776-4396

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