Upon your arrival, part of our cast will take over with the students, and explain some of the rules, while the “Big Kids,” or chaperones, are taken across the bridge and instructed as to what events will be taking place.  When it is time for the students to cross the bridge, they will be given a low sugar snack.  We will have our explosive opening, then we will divide up into groups.  Each group will go to a different area, and do the events associated with that area.  Currently the students will be gold panning, taking a tour inside our actual gold mine, then they will return across the creek to our picnic area, where we will teach about the art, history, and culture of the Native American people.  The students will then visit the science area, where Kissin Cassie will take over.  Following the science area, the students will go either up the hill or over to the creek, where Mr. Russ will enlighten them with his geology lesson. They will learn the different types of rocks, and the formation of gold and how it came to be in our mountains. 

     We are very flexible, so if there are special needs that we can help with, please let us know.  While we are curriculum-based, we are not bound to teaching solely Gold Rush history.  We invite you to take full advantage of our facility and our instructors by letting us know if there is a subject you would like us to teach about.  In most cases, we are able to accommodate students with physical disabilities as well.  Please make sure students wear closed toed shoed, as we are in the foothills, and there are many things that can hurt the feet if improper shoes are worn.

     We are looking forward to seeing you, and having a great time.  If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.

Respectfully,

Retha Crumpton

aka Kissin' Cassie