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.

May 2026 Update

Summer 2026 offerings are now available on the dates listed below. Information about fall 2026 offerings will become available in August.

• June 5: 9–10 am, 11 am–12 pm, and 1–2 pm Pacific Time
• June 15: 9–10 am, 11 am–12 pm, and 1–2 pm Pacific Time
• July 6: 9–10 am, 11 am–12 pm, and 1–2 pm Pacific Time
• July 20: 9–10 am, 11 am–12 pm, and 1–2 pm Pacific Time
• August 10: 9–10 am, 11 am–12 pm, and 1–2 pm Pacific Time
• August 24: 9–10 am, 11 am–12 pm, and 1–2 pm Pacific Time

To Request a Virtual Program

If some of these options works for your class, please email us with your top three date/time choices from the options above as well as your program you'd like to receive.

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.

Check back in August when we will have our fall 2026 availability.

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