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Back to School

From science to history, national parks are America’s largest classrooms.
  • The Next Generation
    Student visits to national parks help spark a lifelong love of conservation. By increasing access to our national parks, help ensure the next generation of park stewards.
  • Tailored to State Curriculum
    Parks make textbooks come to life! Because park field trips funded through NPF’s Open OutDoors for Kids program tie to the state’s curriculum, each student’s experience in the park is an extension of their classroom learning.
  • Going Beyond the Textbook
    In addition to the ecology, history, and other subjects taught in parks, our national parks are a place to build self-confidence, critical thinking, and curiosity about the world around us.

Bringing Students to National Parks & National Parks to Classrooms

It’s back to school time! At the National Park Foundation (NPF), back to school can mean a traditional classroom or a field trip to a nearby national park. Whether you’re at home or boarding a bus, there are so many ways to engage with national parks and do a deep dive on history, geology, geography, and so much more. With resources for parents, teachers, and kids, find your spot in America’s biggest classrooms.