Distance Learning

Virtual Programs

Yosemite National Park offers free distance learning programs for classrooms and groups of all ages. These interactive programs for classrooms are conducted live with a park ranger from Yosemite through your preferred meeting platform. We offer the following 30-minute lessons: Introduction to Yosemite, Untold Stories of Yosemite, and Ask a Ranger. These 1-hour programs will be offered on various dates in the fall, winter, and spring.

January 2025 Update

All spring 2025 distance learning programs are fully booked. Summer and fall virtual opportunities will be updated in May 2025.

Programs

Grades

Length

Introduction to Yosemite

Students will be provided with a quick overview of Yosemite's geology, ecology, and history to learn what makes the park such a special place.

K–6

1 hour

Untold Stories of Yosemite

Students will learn about one or more of the incredible people that greatly contributed to Yosemite's diverse history, including: Buffalo Soldiers, Chinese immigrants in Yosemite, Chiura Obata, Enid Michael, Totuya, and George Melendez Wright.

4–12

1 hour

Ask a Ranger

Education rangers will answer pre-determined questions by the students and any follow-up questions about Yosemite.

All ages

1 hour

To Request a Virtual Program

To request a program email us your top three choices with the date and time from the options above.

We do have many virtual activities and videos on our website that can be used to supplement your lesson plans.

Last updated: January 28, 2025

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209/372-0200

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