Educational Programs
Option 4: Westward Ho!
All Westward Ho! activities are led by
Four Mile Staff and Volunteers.
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 820-mile/6 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 horse-drawn
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 59 ’ers
– 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”. |
Reservation
Information, Tips and Forms
Field Trip Reservations:
Download
the Reservation Form here.
Tel. 303-399-8497
Fax 720-865-0801
