Distance Learning

Virtual Programs

Yosemite National Park offers free distance learning programs for classrooms and groups of all ages. These interactive programs for classrooms are conducted live with a park ranger from Yosemite through your preferred meeting platform. We offer the following 30-minute lessons: Introduction to Yosemite, Untold Stories of Yosemite, and Ask a Ranger. These 1-hour programs will be offered on various dates in the fall, winter, and spring.

November 2024 Update

As of November 5, the only fall 2024 virtual program slot remaining is Monday, December 9 at 11am-12pm PST.

Due to limited staffing, the only dates available for virtual programming in spring 2025 are: January 15, January 22, February 3 and February 6. For each of these days, program times available are 9-10am, 11am-12pm, and 1-2pm PST.

Programs	Grades	Length
Introduction to Yosemite Students will be provided with a quick overview of Yosemite's geology, ecology, and history to learn what makes the park such a special place.	K–6	1 hour
Untold Stories of Yosemite Students will learn about one or more of the incredible people that greatly contributed to Yosemite's diverse history, including: Buffalo Soldiers, Chinese immigrants in Yosemite, Chiura Obata, Enid Michael, Totuya, and George Melendez Wright.	4–12	1 hour
Ask a Ranger Education rangers will answer pre-determined questions by the students and any follow-up questions about Yosemite.	All ages	1 hour

To Request a Virtual Program

To request a program email us your top three choices with the date and time from the options above.

We do have many virtual activities and videos on our website that can be used to supplement your lesson plans.