Some of the activities, however, require the use of a thermometer and hand lens, so make sure you ask to check out a Junior Ranger Snowpack. Snowpacks are available at both the Mammoth and Old Faithful visitor centers and snowshoes may be checked out in Mammoth. Both children and adults benefit by sharing the fun of becoming a Junior Ranger. This program operates during the summer or whenever ranger-led programs are offered. Yellowstone your outdoor classroom.
Emphasis is placed on hands-on outdoor activities, and inquiry learning.
Students participate with teachers and parent chaperones in hikes, field investigations, discussions, creative dramatics, and journal writing. The program coordinator will work with teachers to custom tailor an itinerary for the group that meets their educational needs. A staff of Ranger-naturalists with diverse environmental education backgrounds instruct these expeditions to the park. Follow this link to the Tetonia Elementary School Website .