Outreach Programs

When you can’t make it to Chimney Rock Park to experience the wonders of nature, let our Education Coordinator Emily Walker bring nature to you. No matter what the size or age of your group, Chimney Rock Park has a program that will meet your teaching needs. The Park’s Outreach Programs are geared to students in grades K-8. All programs are keyed to meet NC and SC curriculum standards.

Cost

Each Chimney Rock Park Outreach Program will cost $125.OO for up to 35 students in a class or up to 100 students in an assembly. Each program lasts 45-minutes to one hour, depending on your school’s schedule. Each additional program of the same topic on the same day will be $50.00 per class or $125 per additional assembly. Every student that participates in a Chimney Rock Park Outreach Program will receive one free youth admission ticket (good with any paying adult) to experience a day in the Park.

Mileage reimbursement is required for all Outreach programs.

The Wonderful World of Reptiles

Students will learn about habitats, behaviors and benefits of our cold-blooded friends through up close encounters.

Stealthy Snakes

Snakes are some of the most misunderstood creatures in the world. Learn about these mysterious animals and have up close encounters with live snakes to make the experience even more unforgettable.

Shells and Tales

Turtles are some of the oldest animals in the world. Learn about their natural history, conservation and how to handle theses amazing animals.

Threats and Thorns

Plants and animals have adaptations that help them to survive in the wild. Students will learn about those adaptations that may be harmful to people.

Skins & Skulls

Through the use of skins and skulls students will have the unique opportunity to learn characteristics of various animals that are not usually seen.

Signs, Signs; Everywhere a Sign!

There are many animals that live around us that are never seen, but are always leaving us clues. Students will learn how to identify animals by the signs left behind.

The Distinction of Extinction

What animals roamed these woods thousands of years ago? What animals are in danger of becoming extinct today? What can students do to help? These questions and more will be answered when the reality of extinction comes to life.