Education Brought To Life!
Experience Field Trips at Stone Mountain Park
Program #1 - Ride The Ducks™: Build Me A Truck That Can Swim
Get a duck’s-eye view of WWII as you experience one of the most innovative transport vehicles in military history. Rosie the Riveter introduces your students to the amphibious DUKW vehicle and
the important role that American women played in the creation of this ingenious land-and-water truck with a classroom presentation, authentic WWII military artifacts and a historic video. Then,
climb aboard and learn first-hand how the Duck operates as you take a ride and, of course, splash down in Stone Mountain Lake! (You may even get to drive!) (SS5H6, SS5E1, SSUSH19)
“We were completely satisfied with the educational content of this program and would definitely recommend it to another teacher. The students learned so much from “Rosie”. I have to say that this is the best Math and Science field trip we have ever had. Captain Joanne was AWESOME! The program was Jam up!”
Lori Adams 6-8 Grade Math/Science Teacher
Wheeler County Middle School
"We really enjoyed this program. The students were most impressed with the film and information about the ducks. We studied this when we did our unit on WWII and it was a great reinforcement. The highlight was riding the ducks and getting to drive! The program was extremely easy to book! I just called and Elyse set everything up for me!"
Dianne Meyer - 5th grade teacher
Midway Elementary School
Days Available: Monday - Friday (excluding Sept. 28, Oct. 31 - Nov. 2, 2012)
Times Available: 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM
Recommended Grade Levels: 4th grade and Up. This program is not recommended for day camps, day cares, or schools with varied ages under 10 years old.
2012 Pricing:
Ride The Ducks Program Only: $12.00 + tax per person (all ages)
Program plus One Attraction: (per person, plus tax) $15 - Select from these attractions: 4-D Theater, The Great Barn, Scenic Railroad or Summit Skyride
**Ride The Ducks Program + Adventure Pass (All-Attractions*): $17.00
+ tax per child (K-8th); $19.00 + tax per person, (9th & Up)
For additional information or to make a reservation, call 770-498-5636. You may also sign up for a field trip by completing this reservation form.
Program #2 - History Programs At The Plantation & Farmyard
The Plantation is the perfect place to introduce your students to Georgia history. Here they can learn about Georgia's colonial life, antebellum life or the Civil War all set among historically restored, preserved and relocated buildings from around the state. These historic buildings span over 100 years of Georgia history, from just after the American Revolution through the turn of the 20th century.
Three program topics are available:
Program 1: Colonial Georgia
This program features a visit to the Revolutionary-era Thornton House and a look at what our state was like as America was becoming an independent nation. (SS2H1, SS2G2, SS2CG3, SS4H2, SS4H3, SS4G2, SS4CG5, SS4E1, SS8H1, SS8H2, SS8G1, SS8E1)
Program 2: Antebellum Life
This very popular program focuses on daily activities of the pioneer and antebellum Georgians whose heritage we share. (SSKH3, SS1E2, SS1E3, SS2H1, SS4H3, SS4G2, SSUSH7)
Program 3: Civil War in Georgia
This program highlights the Atlanta Campaign and the effect of the war on civilians. Included in this program is a self guided tour of Discovering Stone Mountain Museum which also features a Civil War exhibit. (SS5H1, SS8H6, SSUSH9)
All three programs include live, interactive demonstrations with authentic or reproduction artifacts from the period that the students can observe and touch. After the program, immerse your class in one of the largest collections of authentic 18th and 19th century buildings and artifacts in the state. All three programs also include a visit to our Farmyard where students can interact with friendly farm animals while learning about the roles the animals played in the lives of the people.
"We really enjoyed the Antebellum Life program. The students were very interested and engaged in the information and I was very satisfied with the educational content. The students liked the Petting Zoo and the Garden, but each place received great reviews from all of my students."
Liz Holton - 4th grade teacher
Vidalia Heritage Academy
Our students attended the Colonial Georgia program and we loved it! The historians were very interesting. We learned a lot of new information, and I think the students enjoyed being able to hear it in the setting in which things would originally have taken place.”
Gina Ingram – 2nd & 3rd grade gifted teacher
Oakwood Elementary School
Days Available: Monday - Friday (excluding Sept. 28, Oct. 29 - Nov. 6, 2012)
Time Available: 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM
Recommended Grade Levels: K and Up
2012 Pricing:
Plantation Program Only : $11.00 + tax per person (all ages)
**Plantation Program + One Attraction: $13.00 + tax per person (all ages) - Select from these attractions: 4-D Theater, The Great Barn, Scenic Railroad or Summit Skyride
**Plantation Program + Adventure Pass (All-Attractions*): $17.00 + tax per child (K-8th); $19.00 + tax per person (9th & up)
For additional information or to make a reservation, call 770-498-5636. You may also sign up for a field trip by completing this reservation form.
Program #3 - Laura - A Life on the Prairie
Give your students an opportunity to experience a live, interactive production of Laura, A Life on the Prairie.This program is a dramatic re-creation of the true life and hardships of Laura Ingalls Wilder, the popular author of the "Little House on the Prairie" series. This play incorporates themes explored in Wilder's beloved books including love of family, environmental awareness, a growing young America, and a soon-to-be-lost, cherished way of life in a fading frontier.
After the program and included in your field trip you may choose to do either a self guided tour of the historic buildings in the Antebellum Plantation or a self guided tour of Discovering Stone Mountain Museum. The Plantation choice is contingent on availability.
(SS4H6, ELAKLSV1, ELAKR6, ELA1LSV1, ELA2LSV1, ELA3C1, ELA3LSV1, ELA4R1, ELA4LSV1, TAESK.3, TAESK.4, TAESK.11, TAES1.3, TAES1.10, TAES2.3, TAES2.10, TAES2.11, TAES3.3, TAES3.10, TAES3.11, TAES4.3, TAES4.10, TAES4.11)
Our students absolutely enjoyed the program. It was an excellent performance with a wonderful mixture of history, story content, and audience participation. The children were spellbound!
Terry Vinson - 3rd grade teacher
Parkview Christian School
Days Available: Monday - Friday (excluding Sept. 28, Nov. 1-2, 2012)
Time Available: 10:00 AM & 11:30 AM
Recommended Grade Levels: K - 4th Grade
2012 Pricing:
Laura Program Only : $11.00 + tax per person, all ages
**Laura Program + One Attraction: $13.00 + tax per person (all ages) - Select from these attractions: 4-D Theater, The Great Barn, Scenic Railroad or Summit Skyride
**Laura Program + Adventure Pass (All-Attractions*): $17.00 + tax per child (K-8th); $19.00 + tax per adult (9th & up)
For additional information or to make a reservation, call 770-498-5636. You may also sign up for a field trip by completing this reservation form.
Program #4 - Crossroads® Adventure
New for 2012, experience Geyser Towers, a first and only adventure of its kind featuring multiple levels of suspended rope bridges and net tunnels - all connected to platforms overlooking a gushing geyser. Trek through the treetops on Sky Hike, the nation’s largest adventure course. Climb aboard the Scenic Railroad for a lively five-mile excursion around Stone Mountain. Engage all of your senses during the YOGI BEAR 4-D Adventure plus much more!
Dates Available: Open select dates March-May and Fridays only in October.
Time Available: 10:30 AM
Recommended Grade Levels: All Grade Levels
2012 Pricing:
**Crossroads Adventure Program + Adventure Pass (All-Attractions*): $16.00 + tax per child (K-8th); $19.00 + tax per person (9th & up)
For additional information or to make a reservation, call 770-498-5636. You may also sign up for a field trip by completing this reservation form.
*Some craft demonstrations and attractions may be substituted without notice due to crowd
conditions, inclement weather or maintenance. Ride The Ducks is an exclusive feature of the Ride The Ducks program and is not included in any other program.
**Adventure Pass (All-Attractions add-on available March 23 - October 26, 2012.)
Please note: Due to conflicting schedules with Georgia CRCT testing, the Georgia Frontier Days event and field trip program has been cancelled. Please see our current list of field trip programs here. Customized field trip programs are also available. For more information please call 770-498-5636.