FIELD TRIPS
School groups can enjoy an adventure outside of the classroom at WildPlay at Thacher State Park. Students will have fun while working on their physical health through adventure courses, ziplines, and other aerial activities. Embark on a thrilling adventure in beautiful Thacher State Park. Try out exciting games and obstacles on an adventure course, and leap safely from 40 ft while tethered to a jump line. WildPlay is a one-of-a-kind experience with something to fit any classroom's needs.
Want to host your next field trip at WildPlay? Better yet, want to have the cost of that field trip reimbursed? Learn more: https://www.wildplay.com/connect-kids-grant
supports classroom learning in:
Physical Education
topics covered:
Fitness, Health, Nature, Physical Activity, Ziplining, Ropes Course
contact info
Name: Jen Dobies, Park Manager
Phone: 800-668-7771
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
WildPlay at Thacher State Park
Wildplay at Thacher State Park is a thrilling aerial adventure park located at the beautiful Thacher State Park, only 20 miles from Albany. The Park offers a variety of exciting activities such as ziplining and multiple high ropes courses of vary difficulty, and even a 40 ft freefall jump. WildPlay offers adrenaline-pumping activities that thrill and challenge all ages and abilities.
Cost: Starting at $19.99/participant. Inquire about financial support options.
contact info
Hrs: By appointment
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Zipline Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Your experience on a zip line course actually all comes down to science. For example, if you want to go faster, tuck your knees and arms in to make your body as small as possible and reduce friction. If you want to slow down, spread your body out like a star to increase the force of the air slowing you down.
Ask your students to guess who will go faster, people who weigh more or less, and then test your hypothesis and figure out why (think potential energy). Finally, practice steering by using the torque from your wrist and your momentum. Don’t hesitate to ask your guide to explain how the course works.
View Lesson Plan>>
FIELD TRIPS
Scout groups can enjoy an adventure outside at WildPlay at Thacher State Park. Scouts will have fun while working on their physical health through adventure courses, ziplines, and other aerial activities. Embark on a thrilling adventure in beautiful Thacher State Park. Try out exciting games and obstacles on an adventure course, and leap safely from 40 ft while tethered to a jump line. WildPlay is a one-of-a-kind experience.
Want to host your next field trip at WildPlay? Better yet, want to have the cost of that field trip reimbursed? Learn more: https://www.wildplay.com/connect-kids-grant
supports scout badges in:
Sports & Games, Ropes Course
topics covered:
Fitness, Health, Nature, Physical Activity, Ziplines, Ropes Course
contact info
Name: Jen Dobies, Park Manager
Phone: 800-668-7771
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
WildPlay at Thacher State Park
Wildplay at Thacher State Park is a thrilling aerial adventure park located at the beautiful Thacher State Park, only 20 miles from Albany. The Park offers a variety of exciting activities such as ziplining and multiple high ropes courses of vary difficulty, and even a 40 ft freefall jump. WildPlay offers adrenaline-pumping activities that thrill and challenge all ages and abilities.
Cost: Starting at $19.99/participant. Inquire about financial support options.
contact info
Hrs: By appointment
FIELD TRIPS
Camp groups can enjoy an adventure outside of camp at WildPlay at Thacher State Park. Campers will have fun while working on their physical health through adventure courses, ziplines, and other aerial activities. Embark on a thrilling adventure in beautiful Thacher State Park. Try out exciting games and obstacles on an adventure course, and leap safely from 40 ft while tethered to a jump line. WildPlay is a one-of-a-kind experience.
Want to host your next field trip at WildPlay? Better yet, want to have the cost of that field trip reimbursed? Learn more: https://www.wildplay.com/connect-kids-grant
topics covered:
Fitness, Health, Nature, Physical Activity, Ziplines, Rope Course
contact info
Name: Jen Dobies, Park Manager
Phone: 800-668-7771
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
WildPlay at Thacher State Park
Wildplay at Thacher State Park is a thrilling aerial adventure park located at the beautiful Thacher State Park, only 20 miles from Albany. The Park offers a variety of exciting activities such as ziplining and multiple high ropes courses of vary difficulty, and even a 40 ft freefall jump. WildPlay offers adrenaline-pumping activities that thrill and challenge all ages and abilities.
Cost: Starting at $19.99/participant. Inquire about financial support options.
contact info
Hrs: By appointment
FIELD TRIPS
Homeschool groups can enjoy an adventure outside at WildPlay at Thacher State Park. Students will have fun while working on their physical health through adventure courses, ziplines, and other aerial activities. Embark on a thrilling adventure in beautiful Thacher State Park. Try out exciting games and obstacles on an adventure course, and leap safely from 40 ft while tethered to a jump line. WildPlay is a one-of-a-kind experience.
Want to host your next field trip at WildPlay? Better yet, want to have the cost of that field trip reimbursed? Learn more: https://www.wildplay.com/connect-kids-grant
supports classroom learning in:
Physical Education
topics covered:
Fitness, Health, Nature, Physical Activity, Ziplines, Rope Course
contact info
Name: Jen Dobies, Park Manager
Phone: 800-668-7771
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
WildPlay at Thacher State Park
Wildplay at Thacher State Park is a thrilling aerial adventure park located at the beautiful Thacher State Park, only 20 miles from Albany. The Park offers a variety of exciting activities such as ziplining and multiple high ropes courses of vary difficulty, and even a 40 ft freefall jump. WildPlay offers adrenaline-pumping activities that thrill and challenge all ages and abilities.
Cost: Starting at $19.99/participant. Inquire about financial support options.
contact info
Hrs: By appointment
HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)
Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com
Zipline Lesson Plan
FUN FACTS
Your experience on a zip line course actually all comes down to science. For example, if you want to go faster, tuck your knees and arms in to make your body as small as possible and reduce friction. If you want to slow down, spread your body out like a star to increase the force of the air slowing you down.
Ask your students to guess who will go faster, people who weigh more or less, and then test your hypothesis and figure out why (think potential energy). Finally, practice steering by using the torque from your wrist and your momentum. Don’t hesitate to ask your guide to explain how the course works.
View Lesson Plan>>
FAMILY OUTINGS
WildPlay Thacher is an exciting aerial adventure park located in the heart of beautiful Thacher State Park. Offering multiple high ropes courses of vary difficulty, ziplines and even a 40ft freefall jump, they combine the outdoors with thrills, challenge and accomplishment.
topics covered:
Fitness, Health, Nature, Physical Activity, Ziplines, Rope course
contact info
Name: Jen Dobies, Park Manager
Phone: 800-668-7771
Email: [email protected]
INFO
BIRTHDAY PARTIES
A very special type of birthday parties at WildPlay Thacher is an exciting aerial adventure park located in the heart of beautiful Thacher State Park. Offering multiple high ropes courses of vary difficulty, ziplines and even a 40 ft freefall jump, they combine the outdoors with thrills, challenge and accomplishment.
topics covered:
Fitness, Health, Nature, Physical Activity, Ziplines, Rope course
contact info
Name: Jen Dobies, Park Manager
Phone: 800-668-7771
Email: [email protected]
INFO
ABOUT
WildPlay at Thacher State Park
Wildplay at Thacher State Park is a thrilling aerial adventure park located at the beautiful Thacher State Park. The Park offers a variety of exciting activities such as ziplining and multiple high ropes courses of vary difficulty, and even a 40 ft freefall jump. WildPlay offers adrenaline-pumping activities that thrill and challenge all ages and abilities. WildPlay Thacher is just 20 minutes from Albany!
contact info
Hrs: By appointment