![]() NPS/N. Rose Make the park your classroomSaint-Gaudens National Historical Park supports educators of all levels and provides educational experiences for students of all ages. The park's unique cultural and natural resources compliments a wide range of curriculums and subjects. Park rangers and educators leverage the power of place to make learning relevant, engaging, and fun. Fall 2025 Field Trip OfferingsScheduling is first-come, first-served. Schools must provide adequate adult supervision and support.![]() The People and the ProcessTarget Level: Grade 4 (can be modified for other elementary grade levels) ![]() Write-Out at Your National Park for the ArtsTarget Level: Grade 7 to 12Duration: 1 to 2 hours Capacity: 50 students Availability: Monday, Thursday, and Friday mornings in October 2025. Description: This immersive writing experience allows students to experiment with writing in a new and unique environment. Inspired by the National Writing Project’s “Write-Out” initiative, this writing program will engage students with the environment and sculpture to find new sources of creativity and inspiration. Students will rotate through different areas of the park, using a variety of writing prompts to practice and develop their skills in creative writing, observation, poetry, journaling, and much more. ![]() Salamander ExplorationTarget Level: Pre-K to Grade 8Duration: 1.5 to 2 hours Capacity: 30 students Availability: Mondays and Fridays through October 31, 2025. Description: Be a scientist for a day! Students will collect data on salamanders to add to a nation-wide community science database. Park staff can visit classrooms before the field trip to talk to the students about salamander habitats, life cycles, and their role as bioindicators. At the park, students will explore how different forest habitats impact salamander populations. Upon completion, park rangers will issue students (4th graders only) individual Every Kid Outdoors (EKO) passes allowing free entry for their families to any national park through August 31, 2026. Homeschool Adventure DayDate: Monday, October 6Target Level: Homeschooled youth up to age 18 Description: Calling all homeschoolers and their families! The park will provide special programming throughout the day to support learning. Additional details forthcoming. Registration will open in mid-September. Custom Offerings and Teacher-Led Field TripsThere are endless possible ways to connect the park and your classroom. Have an idea? Reach out to saga_info@nps.gov and a ranger will follow up to explore your options. While the park may have limited capacity to accommodate custom field trips, the park supports teacher-led field trips by assisting with Academic Fee Waiver applications, helping plan a visit, organizing free educator pre-visits, and providing a short introduction to students. |
Last updated: August 29, 2025