Education
Black Hills Hidden Gems
Here in the Black Hills, we’re blessed with incredible natural and cultural resources. We have museums on everything from geology and paleontology to local and national history. Let us help you discover your next favorite hidden gem!
How to: Play-Based Learning
Play-based learning is a great way to break out of the classroom and have fun. But where do you start? We asked a local teacher for ways to take play-based learning outdoors for some hands-on activities.
How To Become a Foster Parent in South Dakota
Children in need of foster care are often there through no fault of their own. The more fosters...
10 Activities to Teach Your Kids Financial Literacy
Financial literacy is a lifelong skill to teach your kids. Not sure how? Check out our fun activities to teach your kids financial literacy.
Black Hills Homeschooling Resources
Thinking about teaching your kids at home? Check out our list of Black Hills homeschooling resources to get started!
College Smarts: Paying for School
Whether your child is heading off to college in one year or ten, we’ve broken down the finance basics so you’ll know what to expect.
5 STEAM Field Trips in the Black Hills
Did you know there are a ton of great STEAM related field trips in the Black Hills you can do as a family? Check out our favorites!
How Exercise can Help Improve Academic Performance
Did you know there’s a connection between exercise and improved academic performance? Learn how to help your kids succeed with our tricks.
Preparing Kids for the Future: Tips and Resources
Preparing kids for the future might seem like a monumental task, but there are lots of ways to help them start out on the right foot.
Making an Impact: Rapid City Youth Institute
Extracurricular activities focus on academics, sports, or agriculture. More are focusing on liberal arts and creative industries, and the Rapid City Youth Institute is leading the way.
