Learning Beyond the Classroom

Bring your group to 200 acres of hands-on nature programming. Gretna Glen offers customizable outdoor education field trips designed to get students outside, engaged, and excited about the world around them.

PLAN YOUR VISIT

PROGRAMS

What We Offer

Choose from a wide range of guided, hands-on activities. Every session is led by trained staff and tailored to your group's age and goals.

Pond & Aquatic Studies

Explore freshwater ecosystems up close. Students collect and identify aquatic organisms, study water quality, and learn about the life cycles happening just beneath the surface.

Guided Nature Hikes

Trek through wooded trails while identifying native plants, animal tracks, and geological features. Hikes are adapted to your group's age and ability level.

Outdoor Living Skills

Fire building, shelter construction, knot tying, and compass navigation. Students learn practical skills that build confidence and self-reliance in the outdoors.

Nature Crafts

Create art using natural materials gathered on-site. Projects connect students to the environment through creative, sensory-rich experiences.

Team-Building Adventures

Group challenges that require communication, trust, and collaboration. Students solve problems together on low ropes elements and initiative games.

Animal Studies

Observe and learn about the wildlife and domestic animals at Gretna Glen. Tracks, habitats, food chains, and animal behavior come to life in the field.

Boating & Archery

Paddle across the pond or take aim at the archery range. Both activities are staff-supervised and teach focus, coordination, and water safety fundamentals.

Pioneer Living

Step back in time and experience life without modern conveniences. Candle making, butter churning, and other hands-on activities connect students to history.

S.T.E.M. Activities

Science, technology, engineering, and math in the great outdoors. Activities include bridge building, nature-based experiments, and environmental data collection.

Outdoor Cooking

Learn to prepare simple meals over an open fire. Students practice fire safety, measurement, teamwork, and patience while cooking together.

PLANNING

How it Works

Every outdoor education visit is customized to fit your group. Here is what the process looks like.

1 Choose Your Activities

Browse our program options and select the activities that align with your curriculum goals or group interests. Day field trips typically include 3 to 4 one-hour sessions.

2 We Build the Schedule

Our team designs a custom itinerary around your selections, group size, and age range. Programs are aligned with Pennsylvania Education Standards.

3 Show Up and Explore

Arrive at Gretna Glen and let our trained staff handle the rest. Your group rotates through sessions while you enjoy watching students learn by doing.

RATES

Pricing

We customize every program to fit your group, and pricing reflects that flexibility. Here's a snapshot to help you plan.

Field Trips

Starting at $15 per person
3 to 4 activity sessions tailored to your group's age and goals.

Add-On Activities

Starting at $50 per hour
Boating, archery, fishing, and swimming available for groups up to 75.

Click the link for full rate sheet including group sizes, seasonal options, and package details.

Rates subject to change. Minimum group sizes apply. Contact us for a custom quote.

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Plan Your Visit

Ready to bring your group to Gretna Glen? Contact us to start building your custom outdoor education experience.

(717) 273-6525 | camp@gretnaglen.org