In partnership with the ND Department of Public Instruction, the ND Parks & Recreation Department is hosting exciting summer learning opportunities focused on science, nature exploration, outdoor recreation, and North Dakota history. This event will be tailored to the sixth-grade level (ages 10-12 years of age). Students will rotate through several educational activities/topics throughout the day.

Reserve your spot and select the T-shirt sizes for your students at no cost. There will be NO onsite registration. Lunch will be provided.

Transportation assistance to the ND State Park is available for public and private school districts arriving by bus. Please apply for these funds here: https://forms.office.com/g/6PTskyt9Au

A student to chaperone ratio of approximately 12:1 is expected. Teachers, parents, mentors, leaders, etc. are expected to remain with the students throughout the day.

Upon registration, a confirmation email will be sent confirming the number of tickets you reserved. Total number of tickets include the T-shirts! (Example: If you registered 25 students and selected 25 T-shirts, your confirmation email will indicate 50 tickets).

The programing director will follow-up with the registered contact before the event to confirm the number of students and provide additional details (where to meet, what to expect, etc.)

Lunch will be provided for students and chaperones; however, feel free to bring a sack lunch if desired, but no refrigeration is available onsite. Students are encouraged to dress appropriately for the weather and bring water, sunglasses, and anything else they may need to remain comfortable outdoors.

Due to expected demands for this programing, if your unable to make the event please cancel by contacting the program coordinator listed in your ticket confirmation email.

Topics provided will depend upon staff availability, location, and weather conditions. A list of the topics that may be covered include:

• History of North Dakota (Native Americans & Pioneers)

• Paleontology of fossils found in ND including ancient fish

• Geology, including rock/mineral identification and importance• Adaptations (animal and plant)

• Orienteering (compass and map reading)

• Water or carbon cycle• Ecological and historical games

• River/wetland creatures

• Trees/Birds/Reptiles/Amphibians/Plants (identification, importance, adaptations)

• Use of binoculars and field-guides for animal identification

• Furs (adaptations and historical importance of the fur trade)

• Animal tracks and signs

• Soil structure, texture, and biology

For more information or questions please email: parkrec@nd.gov