Below are lists of available education programs through Indiana Dunes National Park.
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Program |
Grade |
Season that Program is Available |
4th - 6th |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
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Preschool - 3rd |
Year-Round |
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Preschool - 3rd |
Year-Round |
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1st - 6th |
October - November |
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4th - 12th |
Year-Round |
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4th - 12th |
Year-Round |
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Preschool - 3rd |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
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All Grades |
First two-weeks of March |
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6th - 12th |
Mid April - Mid November |
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Year-Round |
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5th - 12th |
January - February 15 |
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6th - 12th |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
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Preschool - 1st |
Year-Round |
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Unavailable at this Time |
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January - February 15 |
Illinois State Education Standards Included
Program |
Grade |
Season that Program is Available |
4th - 6th |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
|
Preschool - 3rd |
Year-Round |
|
Preschool - 3rd |
Year-Round |
|
1st - 6th |
October - November |
|
4th - 12th |
Year-Round |
|
4th - 12th |
Year-Round |
|
Preschool - 3rd |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
|
All Grades |
First two-weeks of March |
|
6th - 12th |
Mid April - Mid November |
|
Year-Round |
||
5th - 12th |
January - February 15 |
|
6th - 12th |
Spring, Summer, Fall |
|
Preschool - 1st |
Year-Round |
|
Unavailable at this Time |
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January - February 15 |
Program Descriptions
A Grain of Truth- Hike one mile along beach and foredune trails to learn about processes of glaciation,erosion and dune building.The Chellbergs had a Farm- Visit a 1900 farm and participate in activities of work and play.
Discover- A sensory program immersing students in an atmosphere that promotes protection of nature and the park.
Fall Fanfare- Learn of fall activities and adaptations that plants and animals use to prepare for winter.
Habitat Hike- Discover and explore the many habitats of the Indiana Dunes.
Lake Michigan Alive- Learn the history and significance of Lake Michigan and how it impacts our lives.
Mt. Baldy Moves & West Beach Walks- Learn how wind, water,waves and plants work together to form dunes. Discover ways humans can alter or save the dunes.
Maple Sugar Time- Discover how maple sugar affected peoples' lives. Learn about technological advances in maple sugar production.
Pinhook Bog- Learn about this special geological feature of the region while walking on a board walk floating on sphagnum moss and seeing the diverse plant life of the bog including insect eating plants and tamarack trees.
Potawatomi and Fur Traders- Learn about the lifestyles of the Native Americans as they lived with the land and the traders as they came to the region.
Reflections on Snow- Explore animal tracking , predator/ prey relationships and winter habitats while hiking or cross country skiing in Miller Woods.
Secrets of Succession- Students will discover the forces that shape the dunes and produce the unique succession of plants.
Talk With the Animals- In this puppet show students will see how animals and plants of the outdoors work as neighbors to help one another.
Water World- Students will investigate the rich diversity of an interdunal pond and examine the pond's surrounding ecosystem of plants and animals.
Winter Explorations- Students will understand how plants and animals adapt to survive the winter through discussion and hike.
Last updated: December 6, 2024