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 are followed by a 15-minute Q & A. These programs will be offered on various dates throughout the year.

October 2026 Update

We are no longer accepting requests for fall or winter 2026-2027 virtual programs. Requests for programs after January 2027 will not be accepted until after November 1, when more information will become available.

To Request a Virtual Program

Virtual programs generally occur between the hours of 9am–2pm Pacific time, Mondays and Fridays only.

When requests reopen, you can email us with your desired date(s) and time choices. Up to three choices are preferred to allow us the most flexibility to find a date and time that works to meet with your class.

If you have additional questions for the Education Office, email us.

We have many virtual activities and videos on our website that you can use to supplement your lesson plans.

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