School Field Trips at Garden of the Gods

Important Information:

Scheduling

• The Fall 2026 school program season runs from Tuesday, Sept 22nd thru Thursday, Nov 19th. There are no field trips the week of November 8th.
• Field trips start at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. There is an additional field trip on Thursdays beginning at 12:00 noon.
• Field trips run approximately 90 minutes.

Group Sizes & Pricing

• Registrations are accepted for group sizes of 20-45 students ($200) or 46-60 students ($300). If you have a group of fewer than 20 or more than 60, please reach out to us (gardenofthegods@coloradosprings.gov) to discuss possible accommodations.
• If you have a mixed-grade group, please email us prior to registering for a field trip (gardenofthegods@coloradosprings.gov) to discuss accommodations.
• Group sizes do not include adults (see Chaperones)

Field Trip Grant

• Field trip grant funding is generously provided by the Garden of the Gods Foundation
• Field trip tuition waivers are provided for Colorado public schools which qualify for either the Title I School-Wide Program or the federal Title I Targeted Assistance Program.
• Title 1 eligibility will be confirmed through the Colorado Board of Education.
• Each class is eligible for one tuition-waived field trip per school year.
• Title 1 schools within El Paso County are eligible to apply for limited bus transportation cost reimbursement through the Garden of the Gods Foundation. Bus transportation reimbursement applications will be emailed to eligible schools after registering for a field trip.
• Schools which have been accepted for transportation cost reimbursements will be notified within two weeks of their application date.

Chaperones

• Schools must bring one chaperone (including teachers and school staff) per student group (the number of student groups will vary based on docent availability and number of students; more information will be shared prior to your visit).
• We recommend schools bring no more than 10 chaperones total.
• Chaperones (including with homeschool groups) are not permitted to bring children who are not participating in the field trip (e.g. younger siblings or stroller infants).
• All chaperones (including teachers and school staff) should review the Chaperone Policy document prior to arrival.

Location

• All field trips begin at the Garden of the Gods Central Garden/Main Parking (parking lot #2). A map is included in your confirmation upon registration.
• School programs are all outdoors. Students should bring water and dress appropriately for the weather.
• Field trips can stay on paved, ADA compliant trails at teacher’s request.
• Restroom facilities are available at the start and end of program route. Water fountain access is available seasonally.

Cancellations

• · All registrations are non-refundable. Exceptions may be made for extreme weather or other conditions that close area schools/districts, Garden of the Gods Park, or the Visitor and Nature Center. To cancel a registration, please call 719-219-0108 or email gardenofthegods@coloradosprings.gov.