Stark Caverns

Experience an evening of educational ideas at Stark Caverns. Educators and youth leaders, as you begin making your plans for the new school year, Stark Caverns wants to support your efforts by inviting you to experience our new education programs inside the cave. Join us on Tuesday, August 4 for an evening of refreshments and preview our learning options for students and youth groups. In cooperation with the Museum at Prariefire, an affiliate of the American Museum of Natural History, Stark Caverns has developed an exciting new curriculum that aligns with Missouri Learning Standards. Students will experience a series of learning stations with lessons in Social Studies, Science, and English Language Arts, designed with auditory, visual, and hands-on elements. Stark Caverns also offers opportunities for youth organizations to earn merits towards their individualized program goals. A few options include exploration, historical research, event planning, and even camping in the cave. Compli...

Educators are invited to enjoy an evening of refreshments and learning on Thursday, February 27. This free event will offer a preview of the new in-cave, hands-on learning program being unveiled this year for elementary and secondary school students at Stark Caverns. In cooperation with the Museum atPrariefire , an affiliate of the American Museum of Natural History , Stark Caverns has developed an exciting new curriculum that aligns with MissouriLearning Standards . Students will experience a series of learning stations with lessons in Social Studies, Science, and English Language Arts, designed with auditory, visual, and hands-on elements. Complimentary appetizers, wine, beer, and beverages will be served. Educators are welcome to stop in anytime between 4:30 pm and 7:30 pm and are encouraged to allow at least thirty minutes to enjoy the experience. Stark Caverns appreciates the investment that educators make in their students, so there is no cost to attend the event, al...

Each year, school groups from all over the region take trips to learn about the caverns here in Eldon, Missouri . Because education is an essential part of the mission at Stark Caverns , we are always looking at ways of improving the experience for students. In 2020, we are excited to announce the development of a new curriculum in partnership with the Museum at Prairie Fire in Kansas City . Designed to support the education standards of the state of Missouri, the goal is to create a menu of interactive learning experiences for students grades K - 8. Instead of a standard cave tour, students will visit stations throughout the cave where they will experience lessons on history, geology, biology, conservation, and engineering. Each lesson will be designed to have visual, auditory and tactile learning opportunities. Interactive learning experiences improve a student’s ability to retain information. The design of this new curriculum will allow continued expansion of activities...