Program Registration and Fees

Fees

Payment is required prior to or upon arrival; purchase orders accepted.  CFPA believes everyone should have the opportunity to engage in their outdoor surroundings.  If our fees pose a barrier for you or your group, please consider applying for financial assistance from the Paul F. Pikula Education Fund.

Student and Youth programs:

  • $5.00 per child, $75.00 minimum
  • Programs held at your site: $6.00/child, $100 minimum + mileage
  • No charge for required chaperones
  • Mileage: 
    • up to 25 miles from CFPA = $10 travel fee       
    • 26-50 miles from CFPA = $16 travel fee
    • 51-75 miles from CFPA = $26 travel fee
    • 75-100 miles from CFPA =$36 travel fee

Adult & Educator Workshops:

  • $35/participant for full day workshop
  • $20/participant for half day workshop

Discounts may be requested if three or more staff/volunteers from the same organization attending the same workshop.  Please contact the Education Coordinator at (860) 346-2372 to discuss the costs to host a workshop at your site or school.

Financial Assistance

Paul F. Pikula Education Fund (click for more information and an application)

The Paul F. Pikula Education Fund was created in 2006 in loving memory of Paul by his family.  Mr. Pikula, a Connecticut native, was a Connecticut Forest & Park Association volunteer for twenty-nine years.  As a Trail Manager for the Naugatuck Trail, he was often found on the trail with his backpack and tools, keeping the trail safe and clear for fellow hikers.  Mr. Pikula's love of the land inspired him to travel around the world to hike and visit places of natural beauty.  The Pikula family provided this fund to assist those who may not readily have the opportunity to experience the outdoors through one of these programs. 

Registration Information 

Location

Field studies are held at CFPA's John R. Camp Outdoor Classroom and Demonstration Forest, 16 Meriden Road, Middlefield (Route 66).  Arrangements can be made to conduct field studies at other CFPA lands, state parks, state forests or your school property.  CFPA headquarters and Outdoor Classroom trails are wheelchair accessible.

Program length 

- Students and Youth: 1 ½ - 4 hours, depending on program
- Educator workshops:  3-6 hours, depending on program

Program Days

Student and youth programs can be scheduled on Wednesdays, Fridays, or Saturdays.

Group size

25 students maximum; special arrangements may be made for larger groups; 1 chaperone/10 students in grades PreK-5 is required.

Contact

Lori Paradis Brant, Education Coordinator 

(860) 346-2372 or education@ctwoodlands.org

Please have the following information ready:  school/group address and phone numbers, name and location of program, dates, times, grade level, number of students/youth, any special needs of students/youth and payment type.  You will receive a confirmation letter with directions to CFPA and pre-trip information. 

Cancellations/Refund policy

Cancellations made later than two weeks prior to field trip date will be charged a $25 administrative fee.  Cancellations made due to severe weather or by CFPA will be rescheduled or refunded.