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FANTASTIC
CAVERNS ...
Missouri's
oldest
classroom
Specialty Field Trips
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 Neanderthal
NEANDERTHAL
is an active learning experience
built on the foundation of the popular
Cave Works Program. Student
groups participating in NEANDERTHAL
will discover, identify and learn the
characteristics of man's historic and
prehistoric relationships with
caves. Students will use
lanterns to explore a non-toured
portion of Fantastic Caverns where
they'll have the opportunity to
discover "ancient" cave art,
work with natural pigments and uncover
evidence of man's use of caves. NEANDERTHAL
is available only during January,
February and March. This
special, 90-minute program includes
the all-riding educational cave tour
and takes place entirely inside the
cavern's Underground Classroom where
it's always a WARM 60 DEGREES. NEANDERTHAL
is recommended for grades 1 and
up.
SUMMER
DISCOVERY 2008
All-New
Program for 2008....
The new 2008
SUMMER DISCOVERY PROGRAM
is designed with children's
groups, scouting groups and
summer school in mind.
Participating students will ply their
skills on a simulated archeology dig, carefully cleaning away debris
and soil in search of historic remains
in a Native American fire-pit,
finding and identifying artifacts from
before and after the introduction of
settlers and explorers. They
will then try their hand at games
played by Native American children for
fun and to learn life-skills needed to
survive in their culture.
Visiting classes will even
have a chance to try some early hunting
methods! This unique,
specialty program takes place at the
Outdoor Classroom located near the
cavern entrance. The 90-minute
program includes the all-riding tour
through the caverns.
SUMMER DISCOVERY is
available from June 1 through November
26.
Student
Field Trips
Student
Field Trips
at Fantastic Caverns are available
throughout the year and are suitable
for all grade levels. This 55-minute
all-riding cave tour enhances
understanding of caves, karst, cave
life, groundwater, and both the
natural and recorded history of the
Ozarks.
Fees
A
charge of $5.75 per student (grades
K-8) applies through 2008.
Teachers
and bus drivers receive
complimentary admission.
Extra
adults receive our reduced rate of
$14.50.
Note:
These rates are extended to groups
of 20 or more (maximum 60 people).
All tickets must be purchased
collectively.
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