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Science Programs

Group Science Programs for Kids

Book one of our Group Science Programs for kids for a visit they will love. We cover the core requirements of the Scouts geology or biology merit badges yet the programs are also great for non-scouts groups as well

Rock’n’Geology Program

Ages 11-17

Learn about geology and fossils during this 3 hour, hands-on, program. 

Includes:

  • Geology class session on rocks, minerals and fossils
  • Make your own fossil
  • Geology nature hike
  • Private cave tour
  • Gem panning at Prospectors Creek
  • Maximum participants: 20

Living Underground Biology Program

Ages 11-17

Discover the unique biology around Crystal Cave during this 3 hour, hands-on, program. 

Includes:

  • Learn about animals who live in and around caves
  • Learn about Troglobites and surface food chains
  • Learn about local songbirds
  • Build your own bird feeder
  • Identify insects
  • Biology focused nature hike
  • Private in cave program
  • Maximum participants: 20

Junior Geologist Program

Ages 6-10

Includes:

  • Geology class session on rocks, minerals and fossils
  • Make your own fossil
  • Geology nature hike
  • Private cave tour
  • Gem panning at Prospectors Creek
  • Maximum participants: 20

Group Science Programs require advance reservations.


Group Science Program

1-10 Guests $375 flat fee
Additional guests $35.98 each

*1 free leader per reservation
*Limit of 20 guests per program

Reservation Deposit: $200 (applied to your final invoice)
Full payment due day of program, prior to start


Please Note:

    • Sales tax will be added unless you are both sales tax exempt and have provided the required paperwork before you pay for your program

 

 


Optional Add-On Activities

Primitive group camping:  $50.00 per night

Biology Program Prospector Creek add-on:  $6.00 per guest