Sandy Hook programs

As part of the Every Kid Outdoors initiative, Gateway NRA is excited to offer ranger- and partner-led education programs for 4th grade classes. See programs available and instructions for booking your field trip below! For teacher-led programs, please find more information here. Questions? e-mail us

Field Trips to Gateway National Recreation Area

Teachers and students can explore the park by participating in a variety of ranger-guided programs and self-guided field trips.

The Sandy Hook Unit has many additional educational opportunities in both natural and cultural history. Guided school programs are conducted for a fee by the following partner organizations: New Jersey Seagrant Consortium and the American Littoral Society.

 

Marsh and Ocean Environments: Lenape and the Jersey Shore
Use a seine net to observe and learn about local marine species and human impact on our shorelines; or learn, how native Lenape used the natural resources still present on Sandy Hook to survive and thrive. This program is presented by the New Jersey Sea Grant Consortium.
To book this program, please contact [e-mail].
This program takes place at Sandy Hook.

 

Explore on your Own

Gateway NRA is a living laboratory awaiting your exploration. If our ranger-led education programs aren't what you are looking for, your class is still welcome to visit on your own.

Due to carrying capacity concerns, we ask that you reserve a self-guided program by completing our Teacher-Led Field Trip Reservation Request Form. Questions? E-mail [e-mail]