ADVENTURE FOR STUDENTS
Teach your classroom in the outdoors with fun activities for any season
Field Trips Sponsored by:
Get Your Classroom Outdoors
DUNEiversity is our educational program where students learn about being active in the outdoors to stay healthy and the natural ecosystem here in Muskegon State Park. In the spring and fall we offer 4-5 hour long field trips where students can try our outdoor adventure activities for a fun, experiential learning opportunity. In the winter we offer snow-sports activities including ice luge, cross country skiing, ice skating and snowshoeing.
OUTDOOR CLASSROOM GET AWAY FOR ANY SEASON
Winter Sports 101 Field Trip
Introduce your students to some popular winter sports and some they may have only seen in the Olympics. For our winter field trip program we provide instruction and all necessary equipment for each activity.
Ice Luge
Ice Skate
Cross Country Ski
Snowshoe
Broomball
Sled
Available January & February Only
White Pine Forest Field Trip
Get your students active in Muskegon State Park where they can observe and learn about nature up close. The best part is we have fun at the same time with our outdoor adventure activities.
Zip Line
Wheel Luge
Archery
Trail Quest
Guided Nature Hike
Fishing
Outdoor Yoga & Mindfulness
Available April, May, September & October
Learn about the White Pine forest from atop the tree canopy on our 1,400' zip line
Learn to luge without ice on our one-of-a-kind wheel luge track
Learn the fundamentals of archery and test your aim on our shooting range
Go on a guided "5 senses hike" to learn about our natural environment
Trail Quest - a game where you use a map to find and unlock boxes with problem solving
Early Elementary
Field trips for early elementary students typically include age appropriate activities like a 5 senses hike, nature scavenger hunt or fishing In the winter student can snowshoe hike, ice skate and cross country ski. Our staff will work with you to plan activities that best fit the abilities of your students.
Upper Elementary - High School
Older kids can participate in adventure activities like zip lining, wheel luge and archery as long as they meet our minimum size requirements for these offerings. In the winter students can ice luge, cross country ski, ice skate and snowshoe. Our staff will ensure that your students can participate in each of these activities with safety in mind.
More Activities
Fishing
Yoga
Yard Game Olympics
Campfire Cooking
Rock Climbing
Challenge Course
Book Your Field Trip Today
Our staff will help plan and fulfill your entire field trip. We will begin by recommending appropriate activities based on the age of your students. Depending on your class size, field trips at our park typically last between 3 to 5 hours. Our staff will create a minute by minute intinerary for your visit and help teachers manage the time to ensure students are back on the bus on schedule. The cost for a field trip starts at $12 per student with a minimum group charge of $400. Pricing is based on the activities and number of students attending. To book your field trip you can fill out the form below and we will follow up with additional information and next steps for planning your visit.Scheduling Your Field Trip
We offer field trips on week days from 9am to 4pm
Spring Dates: April 10 - June 9
Fall Dates: September 4 - October 13
Winter Dates: January & February
Size Requirements and Waivers
Size requirements apply to activities like zip line and luge. All participants for these activities must meet the following size requirements
- Minimum 48" tall
- Minimum 65 lbs
- Maximum 250 lbs (zip line only)
All participants must have a "Release of Liability Waiver" signed by a legal guardian. Waivers will be provided to teachers through our online reservation portal after your field trip is booked. Paper copies are available upon request for families without internet access.
ADVENTURE IS FOR EVERYONE
Adaptive Sports and Universal Accessibility
We believe adventure is for everyone, regardless of any student's physical abilities. With use of adaptive sports equipment we're able to provide access to all of our activities to students with varying disabilities. We offer adaptive equipment and accommodations during any field trip. Talk to our staff about how we can provide access to activities for students with disabilities.
Find Us Inside Muskegon State Park
Located on the shores of Lake Michigan inside Muskegon State Park – Muskegon Luge Adventure Sports Park is about a 20 minute drive from US 31
462 N Scenic Dr, Muskegon, MI 49445
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