In July 2002, Friends of Ballard Park introduced its first educational program utilizing Ballard Park as a backdrop for environmental learning and substance abuse prevention. Middle school students (grades 6th - 8th) participating in the City of Newport’s Teen Extreme Program spent a total of eight hours at Ballard Park engaged in a series of interactive simulation games and inquiry-based science lessons.
Since that time, Friends of Ballard Park has expanded its program and partnerships to include other organizations like the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center and Child & Family Services. It also offers field trips to local schools and day cares.
More than 1,000 children have participated in park programming with themes focused on the environment, literacy, art, physical education, team building and substance abuse prevention.
Check out our lesson plans to see how we can become a part of your educational experience.
Since that time, Friends of Ballard Park has expanded its program and partnerships to include other organizations like the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center and Child & Family Services. It also offers field trips to local schools and day cares.
More than 1,000 children have participated in park programming with themes focused on the environment, literacy, art, physical education, team building and substance abuse prevention.
Check out our lesson plans to see how we can become a part of your educational experience.
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