WEST YELLOWSTONE, MONTANA
WELCOME TO THE GREATEST CLASSROOM ON EARTH YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK In 2011, the West Yellowstone Economic Development Council, Inc. (WYED) established the Yellowstone Studies Center (YSC). YSC is located just six blocks from Yellowstone s west entrance and near all West Yellowstone services. YSC provides a venue and support services for elementary, middle, and high schools and other educational organizations participating in experiential learning in Yellowstone including: Classrooms Indoor camping rooms Restrooms and showers Food preparation area Sitting/ lounge area Storage space High speed wireless.
YSC S MISSION YOU TEACH, WE SUPPORT You focus on the learning that comes naturally, providing outstanding outdoor opportunities and experiences for your classes in Yellowstone Country We provide the support services for your Xield trips
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES YOU TEACH Bring your own faculty and/or students and established curriculums Curriculums could include: Biology, microbiology, ecology, geology Geothermal features, Xire ecology and interpretation Wildlife, winter use, controversial issues Human history, photography, writing and MANY MORE!
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES WE SUPPORT YSC, West Yellowstone, and the Park offers: Indoor classroom settings NPS Interpretive Ranger talks Jr. Ranger, Jr. Scientist and Jr. Smokejumper Programs Talks from local Xield experts Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center Yellowstone Historic Center West Yellowstone Historic Walking Tour
FIELD TRIPS OR TOURS Old Faithful/ Canyon (Lower Loop) Encompasses many of the Park s most impressive thermal features in the Lower, Middle and Upper Geyser Basins and the awe inspiring Lower and Upper Falls of the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
FIELD TRIPS OR TOURS Mammoth Hot Springs/ Canyon (Upper Loop) View the fascinating north end of the Park including Mammoth Hot Springs, Tower Fall, scenic Dunraven Pass and the Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone
FIELD TRIPS OR TOURS Earthquake Lake and Visitor Center Experience one of the outstanding scenic and geological study areas in the West. Re-live the Aug. 17, 1959 7.5 earthquake and massive landslide that formed Quake Lake. Visit the observatory for interpretive displays, scheduled movies and talks and walk the path to the Memorial Boulder
FREE TIME AND ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED YSC Facility Small classroom- Seats up to 20. 60 TV monitor, projector and screen, wall mounted glass dry erase board. Large classroom- Seats up to 40. 60 TV monitor, projector and screen, portable dry erase board + Xlip chart. Sitting/lounge area Food preparation area- 2 fridges, sink, stove/oven, microwave, toaster, coffee maker, crockpots, griddle, pots and pans, dishes and silverware for 40, paper plates, bowls, cups and plastic silverware, utensils, other supplies Storage space High speed wireless
SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED Indoor Camping 2 large separate rooms for males and females with sleeping cots and pads (Sleeping bags available for rent) Each room holds a maximum of 23 cots Separate male and female restrooms w/ 2 showers each (Towels + toiletries not provided) Cleaning, trash disposal and other support services
SUPPORT SERVICES OPTIONAL Transportation Through professional tour operators and local guide services Examples: Field trip or tour charter service w/ certixied driver/ guide. Up to 13 people. Winter snowcoach charter w/ certixied driver/guide. Up to 13 people. Bozeman, MT airport pick up and drop off service
SUPPORT SERVICES OPTIONAL Access to Local Speakers Examples: West Yellowstone speakers Presenters with educational backgrounds or degrees Presenters with professional knowledge and experiences Presenters with expertise in local professions, Xields, disciplines, topics or issues
SUPPORT SERVICES OPTIONAL Boxed Lunches Boxed lunch provider conveniently located inside YSC Includes: Meat or vegetarian sandwich Chips Fruit Cookie Small candy bar Bottled water
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION YSC Use Agreement with Fees and Conduct Policy See separate document Payment of Fees: Invoice payable by check or credit card in person or by mail or phone Fees guaranteed for the current year For more information, please contact us at ysc@wyed.org or visit www.wyed.org/ysc