Shore to Summit

Students will explore Spectacle Island while participating in several activities that promote teambuilding and a sense of community. Students will use Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS) to discuss images and hike to the summit of Spectacle Island’s south drumlin. Using historical images, observation skills and clues within the landscape, students work together to assemble a timeline of Spectacle Island’s modern history and explore the concept of community and how individuals can come together to create lasting change. Additionally, students engage in a team challenge where communication, trust and cooperation are reinforced and reflected upon.

How to Visit

To make a reservation, send National Parks of Boston an e-mail. You can also call (617) 242-5689 and leave a message. They will get back to you as soon as they are able.

National Parks of Boston

The National Parks of Boston is a constellation of three unique National Park Service sites - Boston National Historical Park, Boston African American National Historic Site, and Boston Harbor Islands National and State Park. The National Parks of Boston works in partnership to preserve the resources associated with each site, provide meaningful place-based teaching and learning experiences, and engage our communities to encourage them to act as stewards for the future of their parks.