Pickett CCC Memorial For Educators
Notification Alert
Boat Dock and Swimming Area Closed for Accessibility Improvements
The boat dock and swimming area are closed to the public for accessibility improvements.
Guests will not be permitted access to these areas for safety reasons. Guests will be permitted to bring their personal canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards during this time.
Campground Closure
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park's Campground will be closed from May 26, 2025, to mid-2026 for renovations to the bathhouse and campground.
We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.
Pickett CCC Memorial Educator Programs
Want a fun way to get your students excited about learning? Why not learn with a Park Ranger?
Pickett Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) Memorial State Park offers accessible, experiential educational opportunities to both engage and educate students. Choose from the park programs below.
Our Programs
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Field Trips
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School Outreach
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Self-guided/Teacher-led
Pickett CCC Memorial Programs
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Meet a Ranger
Who are Rangers? What do they do? Find out! It takes skill, knowledge, experience, and education to be a Park Ranger. Join us today to explore a day in the life of a Tennessee State Park Ranger!
Location: Park or school
Grade Level: All grade levels
Length: 30 minutes
Capacity: 150 students
Cost: $0/student -
Civilian Conservation Corps Tools
Step back in time on the Cumberland Plateau! Students will see stonework built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), practice using CCC tools, and learn about the CCC’s impact throughout Tennessee.
Meets: 5.48, TN.51
Location: Park only
Grade Level: Fifth grade
Length: 60 minutes
Capacity: 30 students
Cost: $0/student -
Snakes
Meet the snakes of Pickett CCC Memorial State Park! The snakes at our park display beautiful examples of species-specific adaptations. Students will learn about the unique characteristics and ideal habitats of native snakes. Students will learn how humans impact the life and habitat of snakes. Join us today and turn fear into curiosity!
Meets: 2.LS1.1-2, 3.LS1.1, 5.LS1.1
Location: Park or school
Grade Level: Second, Third, and Fifth Grade
Length: 30 minutes
Capacity: 50 students
Cost: $0/student -
Black Bears
Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! Students will learn about Tennessee’s black bears and the exciting characteristics that make them important to their environment.
Meets: 2.LS1.1-2, 3.LS1.1, 5.LS1.1
Location: Park only
Grade Level: Second, Third, and Fifth Grade
Length: 60 minutes
Capacity: 50 students
Cost: $0/student -
Birds and Their Colors
Students will learn about birds and their many colors — even their disguises! Students will learn about what birds need for survival, as well as how humans impact the lives of local bird species.
Meets: K.LS1.1, 2.LS1.1-2, 3.LS4.2
Location: Park or school
Grade Level: Kindergarten through Third Grade
Length: 45 minutes
Capacity: 25 students
Cost: $0/student
How to Request a Program
Program requests use the same form whether you are requesting funding support or not. Once you have submitted the form, allow 10 days for processing. Request educational program experiences at least four to six weeks in advance of the desired time frame for the program.
To complete the form:
Funding Assistance
Field trip funding may be available to remove barriers to participation.
The Tennessee State Parks Conservancy (501-C3) assists schools in covering the costs of scheduled programs at a Tennessee State Park. Funds can cover bus transportation costs, park program fees, and park shelter rentals. Partial funds may be awarded. Awards are given after the field trip is completed.
When applying for a program, select “yes” on the application form if you are interested in receiving funding support.
What’s Next?
Submitting the form begins the scheduling and funding process.
The request will be in Pending status until confirmed. Allow 10 days for processing. A park staff member will email confirmation of the program and notify you of any park-related fees.
If you requested funding, the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy Director will email the decision to award or deny funding. Funding is processed after the program as a reimbursement. Partial funds may be awarded. In this case, the school will be responsible for any costs above the amount written in the award email.
Submitting for Funding Reimbursement
To receive reimbursement, you must provide the following documentation:
- Bus invoice
- Park invoice
- Photos
- Number of students new to any Tennessee State Park
- Student and teacher feedback