Educational Programs

4. Westward Ho!

Please note: Teachers will lead their classrooms through the following activities:

Offered only during the month of May. This award-winning program fills up fast – make your reservations and bus arrangements now.

Six engaging activity stations will help your students appreciate the experience of the 700-mile/12 week pioneer journey across the mid-western and high desert plains.

Prepare for the Journey: See what pioneers packed for their new lives in the West.

Travel the Trail: Walk along-side the horsedrawn prairie schooner like the pioneers and then take a ride.

Setting-up Camp – Children’s Chores: “Hunt” wild buffalo with bean bags, make butter, and grind coffee.

Native American Life: Learn about some of the cultures and people who already inhabited the West.

Gold Panning: Pan for gold just like the ‘59ers – your students, however, are guaranteed success!

Celebrate: Pioneer Style: Take some time to enjoy music and dance. This is the only chance for you and your students to celebrate while you are “on the trail”.

All Westward Ho! activities are led by Four Mile Staff and Volunteers.

Other Program Options:

Traveling the Cherokee Trail

Pioneer Sampler

Winter Wonder Days

Reservation Information, Tips and Forms

Field Trip Reservations:

Download the Reservation Form here.

Tel. 720-865-0814
Fax 720-865-0801