Teton Science Schools
700 Coyote Canyon Road
Jackson, Wyoming 83001
Phone 307.733.1313
Fax 307.733.7560
The broad scope of our family educational programs span from half or full day programs to weekend and week long adventures.
Family Learning Experiences
(week-long and weekend)
Intergenerational Elderhostel Programs
Family Learning Experiences
Residential Family Adventures (week-long and weekend)
Teton Science Schools' Family Learning Experiences offer active opportunities for all to explore the dynamic ecology, geology and incredible wildlife of the Jackson Hole area. Interpretive hikes and interactive presentations will draw upon the strengths of intergenerational learning while focusing a variety of educational and recreational pursuits.
The Wildlife and Wild Lands of Jackson Hole
Week-long: August 4 – 8, 2008
Join us for a week or weekend exploring the wonders of the wildlife and the wild lands of Jackson Hole . Investigate the plains sagebrush communities, forested foothills and rocky sub-alpine slopes where the deer, bison and antelope roam.
Click here to download a registration form for The Wildlife and Wildlands of Jackson Hole
Wildlife Wisdom: Researching Animal Behavior
Weekend: August 1 – 3, 2008
Explore the wildlife of Jackson Hole from the perspective of a researcher. Journey with the experts into Grand Teton National Park to study bison, beaver, trumpeter swans and songbirds.
Click here to download a registration form for Wildlife Wisdom
Resident Family Programs Tuition:
Week-long:
Rates include housing, meals and programs.
Monday dinner - Friday lunch
Weekend:
Rates include housing, meals and programs.
Friday dinner - Sunday lunch
2 person family = $350
3 person family = $450
4 person family = $550
5 person family = $650
Rates assume that families will room together. Additional rooms @ $125/room/week when available.
Day Family Programs
All programs meet at the Jackson Campus of Teton Science Schools with the exception of Kelly Campus Bird Banding.
Oxbow Explorations – Sunset Family Canoe
Moving quietly and gently along the riverbanks, our floating tour of the Oxbow Bend of the Snake River will showcase the wildlife of a riparian wonderland. This is a program for ages 8 and above.
Tuition: $70 adults; $35 kids
Thursday, June 19, 2008;Sunday, July 27, 2008; Sunday, August 3, 2008
3pm – 9pm (Location dependent on water conditions)
Click here to download a registration form for Oxbow Explorations
Aspens, Beavers and Canoes - The ABC's of Canoeing
Take the family for a floating ride on the pristine waters of Jackson Hole while learning about flora, fauna and geology of glacially formed lakes. Lessons provided, no experience necessary.
Tuition: $70 adults; $35 kids
Sunday, June 22, 2008; Monday, July 14, 2008; Monday, August 18, 2008
8am – 3pm, water location to be determined by weather and opportunity
Click here to download a registration form for Aspens, Beavers and Canoes
Full Moon Rising – Sunset Family Hike
Take the time to travel a trail with your family during setting hours of the day. Guided observations will interpret scenes both large and small for all to enjoy.
Tuition: $40 adults; $20 kids
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
7pm-9:30pm
Click here to download a registration form for Full Moon Rising
Paced for a Closer Look - Family Exploration
Take the time to explore at a slower pace, noticing the flora and fauna often overlooked at a faster gait. Rather than distance, close observation is the goal of this investigative journey.
Tuition: $40 adults; $20 kids
Wednesday, July 2, 2008, 8am – 12pm
Up to 2 miles
Click here to download a registration form for Paced for a Closer Look
Geology Rocks!- A Family Hike
In Jackson Hole geology determines biology. Interpret the landscape as you investigate the connections between animals, plants and minerals.
Tuition: $55 adults; $25 kids
Wednesday, July 16, 2008, 8am-3pm
Up to 4 miles
Click here to download a registration form for Geology Rocks!
Animal Evidence - A Family Hike
Detect traces on and off of the trails while searching the forest for clues of animal presence and paths. Learn to read the tracks and other evidence to recreate the scene and stories of the woods.
Tuition: $40 adults; $20 kids
Thursday, July 24, 2008, 8am-12pm
Up to 2 miles
Click here to download a registration form for Animal Evidence
Hiking the Habitats - A Family Exploration
Compare and contrast the four main ecological communities found in Jackson Hole-aspen, conifer, sage and riparian. As you travel the trails of each area, learn about the geology, animals and plants present.
Tuition: $55 adults; $25 kids
Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 8a – 3pm, Jackson Campus
Up to 4 miles
Click here to download a registration form for Hiking the Habitats
Bird Banding Breakfast
Join our bird banding team as they band and release local songbirds, collecting data for the Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship (MAPS). This early morning activity includes a continental breakfast along with the opportunity to learn about Jackson Hole 's bird population from researchers in the field.
Tuition: $30 adults; $15 kids
7am – 11am,
Choose from the following dates:
Friday, June 13, 2008
Friday, June 20, 2008
Friday, July 18, 2008
Friday, July 25, 2008
Friday, August 1, 2008
Click here to download a registration form for Bird Banding and Breakfast
Elderhostel Intergenerational Programs
Click here to view our Elderhostel programs listings.
To register for Elderhostel programs at Teton Science Schools, contact Elderhostel at: 1.877.426.8056 or on-line at www.elderhostel.org.
For more information about Teton Science Schools’ Elderhostel programs, contact Kathy Haskin at kathy.haskin@tetonscience.org or call 307.733.1327 ext 1216.
Wildlife Expeditions provides year-round wildlife viewing and natural history interpretation for visitors interested in close-up, ethical viewing of wild animals in their natural habitat. We travel throughout Grand Teton and Yellowstone National Parks in comfortable, customized, safari-style vehicles equipped with opening roof hatches, binoculars and spotting scopes.
Our expedition leaders know where to look for wildlife, vastly increasing your viewing opportunities. Enthusiastic and knowledgeable, our guides have educational backgrounds in the natural sciences and enjoy explaining the animals' habits and life histories, as well as how different species interact with their environment.
We offer half-day and full-day expeditions through Grand Teton National Park and full-day expeditions to Yellowstone National Park's Lower Loop and Old Faithful. In addition a variety of multi-day expeditions are also offered. These longer expeditions provide opportunities to explore more of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and to focus on particular wildlife species when and where they are most active. Our multi-day trips utilize the same specialized vehicles as our single-day trips, stops for meals in local restaurants and stays in comfortable hotels.
For more information on Wildlife Expeditions, click here.
Registration, Tuition and Deposits
To register, please click here to download the registration form for all family courses. Please note that all programs have limited spaces, reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis and that tuition or deposit is due upon registration. Mastercard/Visa/Discover cards or personal checks are accepted. Unless otherwise stated, the tuition includes instruction and equipment use. Registration is necessary for all courses. If you have any questions regarding registration for any of the family courses please contact Cynthia Millard at 307-733-1327 ext. 1267 or register@tetonscience.org.
Location
As many of our programs are place-based education and will benefit from a particular location, we have chosen this year to run the programs out of either our Kelly Campus up in Grand Teton National Park; or at our Jackson Campus just south of town. Please take note of the locations listed for each program and date.
Confirmation and Information
Upon receipt of your deposit or tuition, we will send a packet of information designed to prepare you for your course. This will serve as your confirmation.
Cancellation and Refund Policy
If you cancel, a refund will be issued up to 30 days prior to the start date, less a $25.00 administrative fee per program. If less than 30 days, refunds will not be issued. Although we make every effort to adhere to our program schedule, extenuating circumstances may cause Teton Science Schools to cancel a program, in which case a full refund will be issued.
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