Education

Schedule a Field Trip to Indiana Dunes National Park

Looking to expand your students’ horizons? Discover the unique educational opportunities Indiana Dunes National Park has to offer. Whether you’re interested in exploring the park’s rich biodiversity or seeking a better understanding of the area’s earliest inhabitants, Rangers are prepared to help connect you to the park’s natural and cultural resources. Using Indiana Dunes as your classroom creates opportunities for engaging, place-based learning while also helping strengthen in-class instruction, inspiring the curiosity of students, and creating the next generation of public lands stewards.

Request a Program

The National Park Service is now using an online reservations request form for educators. Educational fee waivers can be requested in the application process.
No educational programming is available from June to August—public programs only.

 

STEPS TO SIGN UP

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  Get Ready...

  Pick A Program

  Choose from a variety of educational programs tailored to your group's needs.

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  Get Set...

  Schedule Your Visit

  Planning your visit is easy. Choose a date and time that works for your group.

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  Go!

  Fill Out a Request

  Ready to book your educational adventure? Fill out our online request form.

 

Other Sources of Learning

Teachers: Discover how the National Park Service can bring learning to life! Whether you're planning your next fieldtrip or looking for engaging classroom supplements, we encourage you to review our Education Resources and Virtual Learning webpages. From immersive virtual tours to park activity packets, the links on each page will help you better understand Indiana Dunes National Park both in and out of the classroom.