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WVU Jackson's Mill is proud to offer an expansive catalog of youth education opportunities. The Mill provides a unique, active, and engaging learning environment in the heart of West Virginia.
To book a field trip, contact WVU Jackson’s Mill at 304-269-5100.
WVU Jackson’s Mill offers a wide array of facilitated activities in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics (STEAM), outdoor education, and history. By working in collaboration with our programming team, your day will be specifically tailored to meet the programmatic needs of your group based on age, group numbers, and topics of interest.
Enjoy an entire day team building on the low ropes challenge course, or spend a beautiful morning in the WVU Jackson’s Mill Historic Area with an afternoon learning kitchen chemistry in the Annette S. Boggs STEAM Education Center.
Our experienced educators are eager and excited to bring your WVU Jackson’s Mill programming dreams to life.
Our learning activities meet WV Department of Education content standards.
Our STEAM team is here for you. We want to support your learning outcome objectives.
Jackson's Mill has a spacious campus to get hands-on with the outdoors. Bring your students to experience nature's classroom.
Jackson's Mill is an ideal spot learn Mountaineer history. Engage your students with activities that bring history to life.
Elevate education with Jackson's Mill homeschool programs: Learning specifically designed with West Virginia families in mind.
The Star Lab Planetarium offers an exciting, immersive experience into the wonders of space, astronomy and our universe. Designed as an educational tool for students, youth groups and visitors, this state-of-the-art inflatable planetarium is perfect for those eager to learn more about the night sky and the mysteries of space.
Whether you are a teacher looking for an engaging field trip or part of a youth organization eager to explore the stars, the Jackson's Mill Star Lab is here to bring the cosmos to life. The planetarium is open to school groups, youth organizations and any group interested in an unforgettable learning experience.
These field trips are beneficial to students because the content we offer aligns with the West Virginia school standards the students need to meet and teachers can make sure they are checking those boxes. During these field trips, students can participate in hands on experiential learning and experience something new.
WVU Extension Specialist - 4-H computer science technology and engineering