Educator and Family Resources

With endless adventures, rich history and a thriving tourism industry West Virginia is the perfect place to learn and grow. Choose from kid-friendly destinations and classroom activities that will help you share all that West Virginia has to offer with the next generation of travelers.

Explore our growing collection of classroom activities, kid-friendly destinations and field trip ideas to share the magic of West Virginia with your little ones. Download the activities below to start the conversation both in or out of the classroom.

First Lady’s Activity Book

Check out these activities, perfect for use in your classroom and beyond, from First Lady Cathy Justice.

Download the Activity Booklet

Website Scavenger Hunt

Help your class get more familiar with all that West Virginia Tourism does with this scavenger hunt.

Download the Scavenger Hunt

Field Trip Funding Opportunity

Apply for up to $3,000 to take your middle or high school students to a West Virginia Tourism destination. All trips are required to focus on tourism careers and must be planned for the spring semester of 2025.

For best consideration, submit this form by January 30, 2025. Requests will be considered on a rolling basis.

Funding Request Form

Career Fair Resources

Attending a career fair in your area? We’ve created these printable handouts to help spread the word about tourism careers. Please feel free to download and distribute them to students.

Career Day Handout

Pop Quiz Activity

Tourism Career Exploration

Are you an educator hoping to share tourism career opportunities with your students? The teacher guide and activities here are specifically designed for middle school students in West Virginia as part of the Discover Your Future program.

Tourism Careers Teacher Guide

Tourism Careers Activity Sheet

Tourism Attractions Activity Sheet

Kid-Friendly Trip Guides & Inspiration

Whether you are planning a class field trip or a family getaway, let these kid-focused ideas be your guide. From festive events to family-friendly adventures, the Mountain State is full of fun for folks of all ages.