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School

Students will have a blast exploring Western Massachusetts while soaring through the air on our zip lines or challenging the whitewater rapids of the Deerfield River. Make your field trip an educational experience in sustainable energy practices while learning about Berkshire East’s wind turbine, solar field, and the Deerfield River’s hydroelectric facilities. All group members must sign a waiver before participating in any activities.

Grade level dependent on activity:

Zip Lining
Min. age 8 and 70 lbs.

Rafting
Min. age 5 (7 on Fife Brook)

Group rates available.

supports classroom learning in:
Physical Education.

topics covered:
Sustainable energy, team building, hydrology.

contact info
Name: Cheryl Lawless/Kristen Shippee
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, College Group Size: 10 minimum. Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: Full & Half Day Tours. Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Berkshire East Zip Line Canopy Tours & Whitewater Rafting

Berkshire East Mountain Resort is home to zip lining, whitewater rafting, Thunder Mountain Bike Park, an Aerial Adventure Park, and the Thunderbolt, North America’s longest mountain coaster. Berkshire East’s group sales agents work hard to build customized experiences, filled with educational opportunities, for groups of all sizes and needs.

contact info

Hrs: 8AM-6PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Kayaking and Rafting Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS 

Ever wonder how a small life jacket can keep your larger body afloat? An object displaces water, which pushes back and causes buoyancy (the more water you displace, the greater the force that pushes back). A life jacket is filled with a very light material, so it can displace a lot of water compared to its weight, meaning it will float high on top of the water and keep your head above the surface. Next time you take a rafting trip, think about the physics involved: learn about how things float, the force and torque from the water and paddle, and the logistics of crossing running water. Most guides can also give you interesting facts about the river in which you are rafting, its history, and its surrounding wilderness. Don’t stop asking questions!

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Scouts

Scouts will learn team building and leadership skills while enjoying Berkshire East’s whitewater rafting trips which run from April to October. Scout groups can take a rafting trip on the Millers River (Class II, III, & IV), Fife Brook section of Deerfield River (Class I, II, & III) and the Monroe Bridge Section of the Deerfield river (Class III & IV). Scouts can also enjoy three zip line canopy tours and navigating the Children’s Tree House Trail and Aerial Adventure Park.

Grade level dependent on activity:

Zip Lining
Min. age 8 and 70 lbs.

Rafting
Min. age 5 (7 on Fife Brook)

Group rates available.

supports scout badges in:
Physical Education.

topics covered:
Hydrology, sustainability, teambuilding.

contact info
Name: Cheryl Lawless/Kristen Shippee
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School Group Size: 10 minimum. Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: Full & Half Day Tours. Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Berkshire East Zip Line Canopy Tours & Whitewater Rafting

Berkshire East Mountain Resort is home to zip lining, whitewater rafting, Thunder Mountain Bike Park, an Aerial Adventure Park, and the Thunderbolt, North America’s longest mountain coaster. Berkshire East’s group sales agents work hard to build customized experiences, filled with educational opportunities, for groups of all sizes and needs.

contact info

Hrs: 8AM-6PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Kayaking and Rafting Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS 

Ever wonder how a small life jacket can keep your larger body afloat? An object displaces water, which pushes back and causes buoyancy (the more water you displace, the greater the force that pushes back). A life jacket is filled with a very light material, so it can displace a lot of water compared to its weight, meaning it will float high on top of the water and keep your head above the surface. Next time you take a rafting trip, think about the physics involved: learn about how things float, the force and torque from the water and paddle, and the logistics of crossing running water. Most guides can also give you interesting facts about the river in which you are rafting, its history, and its surrounding wilderness. Don’t stop asking questions!

View Lesson Plan>>

Camp

Campers will learn about teamwork through the many excursions Berkshire East has to offer; including zip line tours and rafting. Rafting trips include the Millers River (Class II, III, & IV), Fife Brook (Class I, II, & III) and the Monroe Bridge (Class III & IV). Campers can also enjoy three zip line canopy tours and navigating the Children’s Tree House Trail and Aerial Adventure Park.

contact info
Name: Cheryl Lawless/Kristen Shippee
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School Group Size: 10 minimum. Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: Full & Half Day Tours. Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Berkshire East Zip Line Canopy Tours & Whitewater Rafting

Berkshire East Mountain Resort is home to zip lining, whitewater rafting, Thunder Mountain Bike Park, an Aerial Adventure Park, and the Thunderbolt, North America’s longest mountain coaster. Berkshire East’s group sales agents work hard to build customized experiences, filled with educational opportunities, for groups of all sizes and needs.

contact info

Hrs: 8AM-6PM.

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.

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Homeschool

Homeschoolers will have a blast exploring Western Massachusetts while soaring through the air on our zip lines or challenging the whitewater rapids of the Deerfield river. Make your field trip an educational experience in sustainable energy practices while learning about Berkshire East’s wind turbine, solar field, and the Deerfield River’s hydroelectric facilities. All group members must sign a waiver before participating in any activities.

Grade level dependent on activity:

Zip Lining
Min. age 8 and 70 lbs.

Rafting
Min. age 5 (7 on Fife Brook)

Group rates available.

topics covered:
Sustainable energy, team building, hydrology.

contact info
Name: Cheryl Lawless/Kristen Shippee
Email: [email protected]

INFO

Grade Level: Elementary School, Middle School, High School Group Size: 10 minimum. Program Type: Day Trips, Overnight Trips, Guided Tours, Guided Activities. Recomm. Length of Visit: Full & Half Day Tours. Cost: Fee

ABOUT

Berkshire East Zip Line Canopy Tours & Whitewater Rafting

Berkshire East Mountain Resort is home to zip lining, whitewater rafting, Thunder Mountain Bike Park, an Aerial Adventure Park, and the Thunderbolt, North America’s longest mountain coaster. Berkshire East’s group sales agents work hard to build customized experiences, filled with educational opportunities, for groups of all sizes and needs.

contact info

Hrs: 8AM-6PM.

HELPFUL LESSON PLAN(S)

Prepared by FieldTripDirectory.com

Kayaking and Rafting Lesson Plan

FUN FACTS 

Ever wonder how a small life jacket can keep your larger body afloat? An object displaces water, which pushes back and causes buoyancy (the more water you displace, the greater the force that pushes back). A life jacket is filled with a very light material, so it can displace a lot of water compared to its weight, meaning it will float high on top of the water and keep your head above the surface. Next time you take a rafting trip, think about the physics involved: learn about how things float, the force and torque from the water and paddle, and the logistics of crossing running water. Most guides can also give you interesting facts about the river in which you are rafting, its history, and its surrounding wilderness. Don’t stop asking questions!

View Lesson Plan>>