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Great Smoky Mountains National Park - For Kids If you are planning a field trip in the park, please contact the Education Office at (865) 436-1713 for important safety information. Advance planning is extremely important to assure a safe and enjoyable trip for your students. Parks As Classrooms is an interdisciplinary learning experience for students in grades k-8. This environmental education program allows teachers in communities surrounding the park to bring their students to the park for a hands-on learning experience. The program integrates the natural and cultural resources of Great Smoky Mountains National Park with North Carolina and Tennessee curriculum objectives. The Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont is a year-round residential environmental education center in the Smokies which offers workshops and programs for everyone, from grade school children to Elderhostel groups and teachers. Programs may include hiking, slide shows on flora and fauna, mountain music, living history, and wildlife demonstrations. A fee is charged. For more information, call (865) 448-6709. The Smoky Mountain Field School offers weekend workshops, hikes, and adventures. Junior Ranger Program Bring the family for a hands-on exploration of the diversity of life within the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The family will discover the wonders of the Smokies and learn of ideas to preserve natural and cultural treasures in your own backyard. |
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