TAKE ME TO THE RIVER
Outdoor Skill-Based Learning • Grade 4
What to Expect
Ignite Student Curiosity with an Extraordinary Outdoor Experience!
ABOUT
Take Me to the River is an immersive and interactive autumn outdoor education program aimed primarily towards fourth-graders in the Saint Paul Public Schools -- although schools outside the district are encouraged to also apply.
Students connect with the vibrant cultural history of the Mississippi River at Hidden Falls Regional Park. The topics of geography, geology, and physical science are explored with hands-on activities, featuring orienteering-geocaching, shelter building, and fire building stations. The program is led by National Park Service rangers and River Educators!
Title I schools are encouraged to register for this enriching field trip. The program is offered FREE to all participating schools.
For more program information, see the field trips page on the Mississippi Park Connection website.
GRADE
Take Me to the River is open to students in Grade 4
PRICING
Per Student: FREE
Adults: FREE
RESTRICTIONS
• Maximum number of students: 90 (Groups with over 90 students will have to register for more than one date)
• Minimum number of students: 30
Note: Registration for each date option will remain open until the maximum available slots (90) have been filled OR will close automatically two weeks prior to the event date.
• Minimum number of adults: 3
Note: A minimum of 3 adults must accompany the group as students are split into three groups. At least 2 adults must be educators directly from the school.
LOCATION
Hidden Falls Regional Park
North Gate Entrance
1313 Hidden Falls Dr
St Paul, MN 55116
OTHER INFORMATION
• Please plan to have students bring and eat lunch at the park as this time is planned into the field trip.
• Bus stipends are available to Title I schools! Each school is able to receive a stipend of $250/bus for up to two buses. Stipends are automatically sent upon completion of the field trip.
CONTACT
If you have questions or considerations about the program and its requirements, please contact us prior to your registration so we can assist.
Stephen Walker
Education Specialist
Mississippi Park Connection (MPC)
[email protected]
MPC Education Web Page
Johnna Austin
Education Manager
National Park Service
[email protected]
Address
Hidden Falls Regional Park, 1313 Hidden Falls Dr, St Paul, MN 55116
Pricing
| Students | Free |
Cancellation Policy
I understand some changes and adaptations may occur to the program or schedule. Trip cancellations due to extreme weather conditions and busing issues sometimes are unavoidable. Both the park service team and schools will work together to cancel within 24 hours of their date and start time if such occurrences happen.
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