Education

Schedule a Docent-led Tour at Vulcan Park

Vulcan Park offers two types of tours: Docent-led tours and Self-Guided tours.

Download the tour scheduling sheet (Adobe PDF document)

Time

Docent-led tours are available Monday - Friday and must be scheduled three weeks in advance. Vulcan Center opens at 10 am.

Tours last one hour.

Class Sizes

Maximum of 60 students for a docent-led tour. Large groups are divided into smaller groups. For grades K – 2, one chaperone per 8 students; for grades 3 and above, one chaperone per 10 students.

Vulcan Observation Balcony

It is important to note that the new balcony is open-air and can be quite frightening to some students or adults. Please be sure to prepare your students and especially your chaperones for this experience.

Weather

Tours take place rain or shine; as part of the tour is conducted outside on our walking trails, come prepared for possible inclement weather. (If weather appears to be extremely dangerous, it may be necessary to cancel and reschedule.)

Lunch

You may plan to have a picnic lunch at the park; please note that there is no inside space available in the event of inclement weather.  Vulcan Park does NOT sell food or drinks; however there is a Coke machine in the park. 

Cost

• $3 per student
• $5 for adults / chaperones with advance reservations and payment
• No charge for classroom teachers
• Please note: There is no tax if school writes check for the entire amount or presents Vulcan Park Foundation with copy of tax-exempt certificate. Any chaperone not included in the school payment will be charged general admission price of $6 plus tax.
• Summer Camps - $3 students, $5 chaperones, one group leader free

Tour Scheduling

Tours should be scheduled at least three weeks in advance.
Bookings are made on a first-come, first-served basis.

Complete the tour-scheduling sheet (Adobe PDF document). Prioritize your choice of dates.
FAX the completed sheet to School Tours at 205-933-1776 or mail to:

For questions, contact 205-933-1409 x 26.

Confirmation/Teacher packet

After scheduling your visit, you will receive a confirmation letter with important information about paying for tickets, parking, etc.

Pre- and Post-visit Classroom Activities

Vulcan Park offers pre- and post-visit activities for classroom use. Please share with all teachers.

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