NPS Rocky Mountain National Park is a special place beloved by many across the United States and around the world. Rocky's majestic mountains, diverse ecosystems, 450 miles of rivers, and 350 miles of hiking trails captivate over 4 million visitors per year. However, we know that not everyone has the opportunity to visit in person or to visit during different times of the year. What programs are available and who can participate?We offer 13 curriculum-based education programs that align with national and Colorado state academic standards for grades K-12 and college. Programs are available to all types of schools, including homeschools and library groups. We also offer one program for adult audiences that are a part of civil society groups. There must be a minimum of 5 participants to schedule a program. How do I schedule a program?Contact our Virtual Programs Coordinator via email or visit the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) website to book directly. Interested groups must book at least two weeks in advance of the current date. If you email the Virtual Programs Coordinator, please provide the following information: What technology do I need to participate in a virtual program?All programs are live and interactive, which means that we connect in real time to classrooms via videoconferencing platforms. To be able to connect with us virtually, you will need the following: access to a computer, a web camera (with a built-in microphone), a projector, speakers, a video conferencing platform (e.g. Google Meets, Zoom, Teams, or Webex), and a stable high-speed internet connection. Contact Rocky's Virtual Programs Coordinator via email for any additional questions. 
NPS Amazing Animal AdaptationsRocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles hosts a diversity of wildlife including 66 types of mammals and over 280 types of birds. Join an education ranger as they introduce five of these animals, noting the differences between their parents and offspring and exploring the characteristics that help them survive in this diverse landscape.Length: 30 minutes Grade Levels: Pre-K to 2nd Subjects: Literacy, Science Participant Number: Minimum of 5, No Maximum Visit the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) website to book directly. 
NPS Ecosystem ExplorersDue to changes in elevation, precipitation, and temperature within Rocky Mountain National Park, the ecosystems found here are extremely diverse. Join an education ranger and become ecosystem explorers on a mission to uncover the biodiversity found in each ecosystem! Students will research one of Rocky's four ecosystems before connecting with an education ranger and will present their findings during the live program. Rangers will elaborate on each ecosystem, showing videos.Length: 45 minutes to 1 hour Grade Levels: 3rd - 6th Grade Subjects: Science, Writing, Literacy Participant Number: Minimum of 5, No Maximum Visit the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) website to book directly. 
NPS Every Rock Has a StoryDon't take these rocks for granite! Students will become geologists who learn how to describe and identify rocks by their family-sedimentary, igneous, and metamorphic. Students will apply their knowledge to uncover the geologic story of Rocky Mountain National Park.Length: 45 minutes to 1 hour Grade Levels: 4th - 5th Grade Subjects: Science, History/Social Studies Participant Number: Minimum of 5, No Maximum Visit the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) website to book directly. 
NPS Habitat InvestigatorsForest, tundra, wetland- oh my! Ever wonder what makes these habitats so unique? Go on a ranger-led exploration through these 3 different habitats to uncover the plants and animals that live there and create your very own "habitat investigator log" along the way!Length: 45 minutes - 1 hour Grade Levels: 2nd - 3rd Grade Subjects: Science, Writing, Literacy Participant Number: Minimum of 5, No Maximum Visit the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) website to book directly. 
NPS Life on the EdgeThe alpine ecosystem of Rocky Mountain National Park experiences long, cold winters and short, cool summers. Despite this, the alpine is one of the most biodiverse ecosystems in Rocky. It is a unique yet fragile place that is susceptible to many threats. Join a ranger in discovering what is threatening the biodiversity in the "land above the trees". Students will brainstorm ways to protect the alpine for future generations.Length: 1 hour Grade Levels: 9th - 12th Grade Subjects: Problem-Solving, Science, Career Education, Industrial Technology, Problem-Based Learning, Writing, Social Studies/History, Reading Participant Number: Minimum of 5, No Maximum Visit the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) website to book directly. 
NPS Maps to the Rescue!Maps are important tools that help us understand the world we live in and help us communicate important information about the past and present. During this program, students will discover the importance of maps for visitors and rangers in Rocky Mountain National Park by becoming Search and Rescue rangers, using maps and clues in a scenario to find a missing hiker.Length: 45 minutes - 1 hour Grade Levels: 3rd - 5th Grade Subjects: Science, Social Studies/History, Problem-Solving, Literacy Participant Number: Minimum of 5, No Maximum Visit the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) website to book directly. 
NPS Natural Hazards Hapening NowRocky Mountain National Park and its surrounding communities have experienced major flooding events. In this program, students will act as meteorologists and study historic floods using a virtual flood table model. Students will apply their new knowledge to predict future natural hazards.Length: 45 minutes - 1 hour Grade Levels: 2nd - 4th Grade Subjects: Social Studies/History, Reading, Literacy Participant Number: Minimum of 5, No Maximum Visit the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) website to book directly. 
NPS Rocky Through TimeWhat is the essence of a place? Is it what we can see or what we can hear? Is it solely about that place or also about how a place makes us feel? Explore these topics with a Ranger and discover if cumulative changes in wildlife, wildfires and visitation have changed how we view Rocky Mountain National Park over the past 100 years.Length: 1 hour Grade Levels: 7th - 12th Grade, College, Adults Subjects: Problem-Based Learning, Problem-Solving, Social Studies/History, Science Participant Number: Minimum of 5, No Maximum Visit the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) website to book directly. 
NPS Sense-a-tional RockyJourney alongside Kaylee the Coyote as she explores Rocky Mountain National Park with her senses and invites YOU to do the same in your own classroom and backyard! This engaging program features interactive games and songs.Length: 30 minutes Grade Levels: Pre K - 1st Grade Subjects: Science, Music, Physcial Education/Health, Language Arts Participant Number: Minimum of 5, No Maximum Visit the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) website to book directly. 
NPS Sounds of RockyRocky Mountain National Park's 415 square miles hold an expansive library of sounds- from rushing waterfalls in the spring to the sounds of elk bugling in the fall. Students will become sound scientists, performing three experiments to uncover the properties of sound and studying how three animals hear and use sound in Rocky Mountain National Park.Length: 45 minutes Grade Levels: 1st - 2nd Grade Subjects: Science, Science Participant Number: Minimum of 5, No Maximum Visit the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) website to book directly. 
NPS What are National Parks?What is a National Park and what were they created to protect? Meet with a ranger to investigate the meaning behind each symbol within the National Park Service emblem and explore various National Park Service sites across the country.Length:1 hour Grade Levels: 3rd - 5th Grade Subjects: Social Studies/History, Science, Literacy Participant Number: Minimum of 5, No Maximum Visit the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) website to book directly. 
NPS What Rangers DoHave you ever wondered what types of rangers it takes to protect the 429 National Park Service sites across the country? Join an education ranger as they explore these roles throughout the park service and see examples of these rangers at Rocky!Length: 1 hour Grade Levels: 6th - 8th Grade Subjects: Career Education, Science, Social Studies/History, Literacy Participant Number: Minimum of 5, No Maximum Visit the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) website to book directly. 
NPS Wildfire BehaviorJoin a ranger to discover wildfire’s role in nature and to engage in a fun, interactive activity that dives deep into what influences wildfire behavior- topography, weather, and fuel. Participants will explore the causes of wildfire through the lens of the 2020 East Troublesome Fire and how that knowledge can help us prepare and keep ourselves and our communities safe.Length: 1 hour Grade Levels: 6th - 12th Grade Subjects: Science, Career Education, Literacy Participant Number: Minimum of 5, No Maximum Visit the Center for Interactive Learning and Collaboration (CILC) website to book directly. Contact Rocky's Virtual Programs Coordinator via email for any additional questions.
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Last updated: January 10, 2025