United States Department of the Interior

NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

Wupatki – Sunset Crater Volcano – Walnut Canyon

6400 N. Highway 89, Flagstaff, AZ 86004

Phone (928) 526-1157 ext.236 - Fax (928) 526-4259

Please complete form and fax or mail to the Flagstaff Monuments Fee Coordinator

Educational Fee Waiver Request Form

The Federal Lands Recreation Enhancement Act (FLREA), Public Law 108-447, and National Park Service Fee Program Policy provides the National Park Service statutory authority to allow "outings conducted for non-commercial educational purposes by schools or bona fide academic institutions" to obtain a waiver of park entrance fees. Commercial enterprises are not eligible for fee waivers, but school groups using a commercial vehicle for transportation only may apply for a fee waiver.

If you feel you meet the qualifications, please complete this application and return to the above address. You must enclosedocumentation of your official recognition as an educational or scientific institution of Federal, State, or local government body. If your application is approved you will receive an approval/confirmation letter by mail or fax. If you need additional information contact the Fee ProgramCoordinator at (928) 526-1157 x236.

Name and address of educational institution ______

______

Name of Group Leader ______E-mail ______

Phone #: ( ) ______Fax #: ( )______Cell #: ( ) ______

E-mail or Cell-phone is required in case of emergency

Number of Students ______No. of Faculty/Chaperones______Grade ______

Note: A ratio of least 1 adult leader for every 5 minors.

# of Car (s) ______# of Van (s) ______# of Bus (s) ______# of other______

Dates/time of Visit(s): Sunset Crater Volcano Date: ______Time: ______

Wupatki NM Date: ______Time: ______

Walnut Canyon Date: ______Time: ______

Please do not forget required documentation that must be included as
part of your request.

Certification: I hereby certify that above detailed trip meets fee waiver requirements and therefore request that fees be waived. Current official documentation of recognition of affiliation as an educational institution by a Federal, State or local government entity, or other evidence attesting to educational status is attached (e. g accreditation letter, educational tax exempt letter). It is insufficient to merely state or imply this on official letterhead.

Group Leaders’ Signature & Title______Date______

(For official use only)

______ApprovedFee Waiver (Show this permit upon arrival)______Not Approved (Insufficient documentation)

FeeCoordinator Signature ______Date ______

Revised 03/20/2015

Flagstaff Area Monuments Educational Field Trip Form
Sunset Crater Volcano, Walnut Canyon, and Wupatki National Monuments
We are excited about your upcoming field trip to the Flagstaff Area Monuments. Each monument preserves and protects a piece of the United State’s rich cultural, historical, and environmental resources. We hope that you and your students leave the parks having fulfilled not only the educational goals of your fieldtrip, but also having left with a deeper, more personal connection to the National Park System.

As part of the fee waiver application process, please indicate your understanding of field trip options by checking the appropriate boxes, below:

Field Trip Sites: /  Sunset Crater Volcano
Please note, your Group will receive an automatic 10-15 minute ranger orientation upon check-in /  Walnut Canyon
Please note, your Group will receive an automatic 10-15 minute ranger orientation upon check-in /  Wupatki
Please note, your Group will receive an automatic 10-15 minute ranger orientation upon check-in
Ranger Program: /  Sunset Crater Volcano:
30 minute Lava Flow Trail program available* /  Walnut Canyon:
30 minute Rim Trail program available* /  Wupatki
20 to 30 minute patio talk available*
*Every effort will be made to ensure that your request of a ranger program is met; however, be aware that extenuating circumstances may cause cancellation of your ranger program (emergencies, staffing, etc). If this occurs, thank you in advance for your understanding!
Trail Capacity and
Group Organization**: /  Sunset Crater Volcano
The Lava Flow trail has capacity for no more than 20 people per group.
For large groups, please divide students prior to your visit. Please refer to Teacher Quick Facts to organize groups for trails. /  Walnut Canyon
The Island Trail has capacity for no more than 20 people per group.
For large groups, please divide students prior to your visit. Please refer to Teacher Quick Facts to organize groups for trails. /  Wupatki:
The Wupatki Trail has capacity for no more than 30 people.
For large groups, please divide students prior to your visit. Please refer to Teacher Quick Facts to organize groups for trails.
**Checking these boxes indicates that you understand trail capacity and will make appropriate group divisions prior to arrival. Please keep in mind that trail capacity has been determined for the safety and enjoyment of your school group and other visitors at the Flagstaff Area Monuments.
Picnic Lunch Location: /  Sunset Crater Volcano /  Walnut Canyon /  Wupatki
Below, please indicate any questions, comments, or special needs that you may have in regards to your upcoming field trip:

School Name: ______Signature: ______Date: ______

Information from the NPS, RM 22 concerning Fee Waivers

TITLE 36, CODE OF FEDERAL REGULATIONS

PART 71, RECREATION FEES

71.13 Exceptions, exclusions, and exemptions

(d) No Federal recreation fee shall be charged for commercial or other activities not related to recreation, including, but not limited to, organized tours or outings conducted for educational or scientific purposes related to the resources of the area visited by bona fide institutions established for these purposes.

Applicants for waiver of fees on this basis will be required to provide documentation of their official recognition as educational or scientific institutions by Federal, State or local government bodies and will also be required to provide a statement as to the purposes of the visit proposed.

The use of any recreation facilities for which a fee waiver is requested must relate directly to scientific or educational purposes of the visit and may not be primarily for recreational purposes. No Federal recreation fee shall be charged any hospital inmate actively involved in medical treatment or therapy in the area visited.

In order to grant a waiver of fees, educational groups must meet all of the following criteria and provide documentation:

1. APPLICANTS FOR WAIVER OF FEES ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF THEIR OFFICIAL RECOGNITION AS AN EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC INSTITUTION BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL GOVERNMENT BODIES.

It is insufficient for applicants to state that they have this recognition or imply it in their letter or literature. Documentation must be provided from the government entity with the authority to make the official determination as to the group’s educational or scientific status. The best documentation is a copy of the accreditation certificate issued by the governmental agency.

2. THE USE OF ANY RECREATIONAL FACILITY FOR WHICH A FEE WAIVER IS REQUESTED MUST RELATE DIRECTLY TO EDUCATIONAL OR SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES OF THE VISIT AND MAY NOT BE PRIMARILY FOR RECREATIONAL PURPOSES.

3. APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A STATEMENT AS TO THE PURPOSES OF THE PROPOSED VISIT. THE VISIT MUST BE RELATED DIRECTLY TO THE RESOURCES OF THE PARK.

A general statement to the effect that the visit is for “educational purposes” is insufficient by itself. An explanation of what the educational purposes entail and how they relate to the park resources is required.

It is recommended that the requesting institutions attach a separate letter to the Application for the Waiver of Fees which covers the criteria for receiving the waiver fees. This will assist the park in making the determination for approving or not approving the application.

Attachment to FLAG Educational Fee Waivers