Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association and the National Park
Service provide Day Programs for students in northeastern Ohio
from public school districts, independent and religious schools,
daycare centers, and preschools. Day Programs are educational
experiences for preschool, elementary, and secondary classes
offered throughout Cuyahoga Valley National Park and at area
schools. These programs explore a variety of topics from ecology,
natural history, and Ohio history. Program availability and fees are
subject to change without notice. For information on costs and
available dates, call
1-800-642-3297 ext. 100.
All programs are tied to Ohio Academic Content Standards
Educational Package
A combination of classroom and park visits to maximize educational
experiences and better meet state academic content standards.
Learn about biodiversity here in Ohio! The series begins with preparatory activities in your classroom,
followed by two programs in the park. Students will visit pond and forest communities to experience the
variety of life that makes up a healthy ecosystem.
Grades 2 to 5
Single Programs
Unpopular animal characters bemoan their unfair reputation with children. Learn the positive traits
of bees, bats, earthworms, and spiders through science, craft, and music. This program can also be
held at your location.
Grades Pre-K to K
Animal puppets discuss their feelings about winter and learn what changes spring will bring. This
program can also be held at your location.
Grades Pre-K to 1
Step into a wonderous place of huge rocks, evergreens, and moss. A hike below the Ledges is always
special. How were these rocks made? Do they change?
Grades Pre-K to K
Who lives in these woods? We’ll search together for animal homes, tracks, scat, and other signs of forest
critters. These clues reveal how animals survive in the woods.
Grades Pre-K to 1
Find out how different Ohio animals are adapted for survival by examining pelts, skulls, and tracks.
This program can also be held at your location.
Grades 1 to 3
Uncover clues to what lives in a local field and forest. Learn how both of these natural communities
change with time.
Grades 5 to 7
Learn what's living beneath the surface of a pond. Understand how these organisms depend on each other for survival.
Grades 5 to 7
Discover the culture of these and other American Indians who once inhabited this region. Practice your
hunting skills, grind corn, and listen to American Indian stories.This program can also be held at
your location.
Grades 3 to 4
- Low Bridge Everybody Down
Students will view the small scale canal lock demo inside the Canal Visitor Center and hike on the Towpath Trail
while learning about the history and importance of the Ohio & Erie Canal.
Grade 4
Hike along Haskell Run to the Ledges looking for evidence of how geologic forces have shaped the
landscape and what environments formed the rock layers.
Grades 6 to 8
Program Fees
Single programs $6 per student. Field trip packages are $15 per student.
Limited Scholarships are available.
Surcharge applies for programs more than 30 miles from CVEEC.
A minimum of $120 will be charged for "Nobody Likes Me" and "Winter Blues" and $60 for all others.
One free adult for every five students. Program availability and fees are subject to change without notice.
