

Youth Engagement & Education
Our national parks are America’s largest classroom, providing our children with eye-opening and hands-on learning experiences. By supporting the National Park Foundation, you’re helping the next generation engage with the places that shaped you.

From an early age, the national parks play a huge role in our personal growth. They connect us to nature and our nation’s history in incredible ways. The National Park Foundation's (NPF) Youth Engagement & Education programs are how we can ensure the parks have just as big of an impact on the next generation. With curriculums and experiences that bring to life what they learn in the classroom, these programs give kids the chance to connect with nature in new ways. To understand our country’s history more deeply. And to make memories that will last a lifetime.

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1Million KidsSince 2011, more than 1 million kids have been connected to our national parks through the Open OutDoors for Kids program.
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32Park SitesIn 2020, our Open OutDoors for Kids program expanded to support virtual and hybrid field trips in 32 national park sites.
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Open OutDoors for Kids
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Field Science
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Union Pacific RailroadAs the largest private sponsor of Open OutDoors for Kids, Union Pacific Railroad is proud to encourage young adventurers to explore America’s national parks.Learn More

When you support NPF and our partners, you’re giving students nationwide more chances to experience our parks in new and exciting ways, including parks as classrooms in which to learn and grow. Help inspire the next generation of conservationists, historians, and advocates.