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| Standards Of Learning Oriented Tours | Planning Your Trip |
| When you arrive | Meal Facilities |

Standards Of Learning Oriented Tours

Tours of Shenandoah Caverns, American Celebration on Parade and The Yellow Barn at Shenandoah Caverns provide a meaningful, yet entertaining experience and are oriented to the Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL). We can tailor programs to meet your needs ? just contact our sales director or call 888-4CAVERN.
Tours meet the following SOL objectives
Earth Science ? ES8, 9, 1 (rocks, geological processes and karst topography)
Physical Science ? PS1b (metrics)
General Science ? K4, 9; 1.8; 2.3; 7; 3.2, 9; 4.1, 8; 5.1, 7; 6.5c
History and Social Studies - 2.2; VS2b; US 1.3a; CE.3d, 4e, 5c (First Americans, Citizenship, Valley & Ridge, Patriotism, Political Campaigns)

Diverse new programs are in the developmental stages for availability in fall, 2007 in all attractions, including The Yellow Barn at Shenandoah Caverns, opening spring, 2007. Please check back for these exciting and educational options!

Planning Your Trip

Combination tours are available at substantial discounts. Teachers may request rate information. Please make a reservation by calling our sales director at 888-4CAVERN so we will be prepared for your group!

Teacher information is available to help you prepare students for the field trip.

Students should dress appropriately for the constant 54 degree temperature in the caverns and wear sturdy, comfortable shoes for the one-mile tour.

All attractions are handicapped accessible. Shenandoah Caverns is the only Virginia caverns with elevator service and no stairs to climb on the tour.

While students generally enjoy spending time in our gift shops, we also offer pre-packaged souvenir bags for school groups. Just give us the number needed when making your reservation. Prices: $3.00 for small bag and $5.00 for large bag.

When You Arrive

A teacher or chaperone should come into the lobby of the attraction you are scheduled to visit first and identify the group arriving.

Meal Facilities

Picnic facilities are available on the grounds.


Shenandoah Caverns, Inc.
261 Caverns Road
Shenandoah Caverns, VA 22847-9997
PH: 540-477-3115 FAX: 540-477-3011
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American Celebration on Parade
397 Caverns Road
Shenandoah Caverns, VA 22847-9998
PH: 540-477-4300 FAX: 540-477-4305