Rivers Institute School Field Trip Program

The Rivers Institute at Hanover College invites school groups grades K-5 to explore the wonders of the Hanover College
Campus. From the Rivers Institute lab, to the tour of the natural history museum, to the exploration of forest trails, all the way to an enthralling storyteller, students will never forget this exciting field trip! The school field trip program provides an economically-friendly, interdisciplinary learning opportunity to children. This distinctive program not only teaches children, but also engages Hanover College students of diverse majors in the creating, planning and implementation of the program.
Outdoor Programs Offered in the Spring
| Grades K-2 | Grades 3-5 |
Exploring Habitats Investigating Soil |
Learn About Energy Digging up Fossils Discovering Erosion |
Only one Field Trip per class per school year, unless class is able to pay full price for second Field Trip.
Field Trips are designed for a maximum of 60 students.
| Date | Time |
| Tuesday, April 2 | 12pm-1:30pm |
| Thursday, April 4 | 12pm-1:30pm |
| Tuesday, April 9 | 12pm-1:30pm |
| Thursday, April 11 | |
| Tuesday, April 16 | |
| Thursday, April 18 | |
| Tuesday, April 30 | |
| Thursday, May 2 | |
| Tuesday, May 7 | |
| Thursday, May 9 | |
| Tuesday, May 14 | |
| Thursday, May 16 |
Click here for the Field Trip registration form.
| Field Trip Forms and Information | ||
| Educational Experience | Do's & Dont's | Campus Arrival |
For more information about the School Field Trip Program, call 812.866.6846 or email schoolfieldtrips@hanover.edu
Winter/Spring 2012 Field Trip recap: 345 children from 14 different classes. Classes were from Jefferson &Scott Counties in Indiana and Trimble & Jefferson Counties in Kentucky.
Fall 2011 Field Trip recap: 1132 children from 57 different classes. Classes were from Jefferson, Switerland, Scott & Jennings Counties.
Winter/Spring 2011 Field Trip recap: 459 children from 25 different classes. Classes were from Madison, Pope John, North Vernon, Scottsburg and Milton and a Cub Scout Troup.
Fall 2010 Field Trip recap: 655 children from 33 different classes. Classes were from Hanover, Madison, North Vernon, Scottsburg and Milton.
Contributions from the Madison/Hanover Community helps the Rivers Institute to keep costs down.
Many thanks to our 2012/2013 supporters:

Made possible in part by generous support from The Duke Energy Foundation.
Interested in supporting the School Field Trip Program? Contact rih@hanover.edu or call 812.866.6846.
Outdoor Programs Offered in the Spring
| Grades K-2 | Grades 3-5 |
Exploring Habitats Investigating Soil |
Learn About Energy Digging up Fossils Discovering Erosion |






