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Education

School Programs

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Pre-K and Kindergarten

Elementary School

Middle School

High School

 
Grades 1–5
Grades 6–8
Grades 9–12

 

All programs support Illinois Learning Standards.
We can adapt any program to meet your needs. Please ask about curriculum adjustments and ADA accommodations.


Field Trips

Visit a forest preserve or the Dunn Museum (Libertyville) for an in-person program guided by a professional educator.


In-school Programs

Our education programs are packed and ready to travel. They're designed for one classroom at a time. We can visit multiple classrooms per day depending on your schedule. In-school programs run 45 minutes and are available year-round.


Virtual Programs

Can’t travel to a preserve? Our educators will visit your classroom virtually to deliver engaging programs. Virtual programs run 30–45 minutes and are available year-round unless otherwise noted.


Self-Guided Field Trips

Self-guided field trips typically have lower fees and allow you to complete hands-on learning activities with your students at your own pace. Printed materials are available upon request to guide your experience.

Program Inquiry

Review program options to find the best fit for your classroom. Once you have an idea of your classrooms interest, submit a program inquiry.

Submit Program Inquiry

School Programs and Teacher Resources


How to Visit the Dunn Museum on a Field Trip

Begin your registration process for any of our Field Trip options, start by filling out this form, emailing AskAnEducator@LCFPD.org or calling 847-968-3321.

  • Educational Resources

    Learn more about teacher training opportunities, educator loan boxes, and other resources you can use in your classroom. Check out our calendar for additional program opportunities.

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  • Ask An Educator

    Are you teaching a unit on threatened and endangered species and want to feature local examples? Interested in utilizing local history to help your students better engage with curriculum and make connections with the past? We can help. Submit questions about Lake County’s natural and human history to AskAnEducator@LCFPD.org and we will respond to your inquiry.

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