2002 Olympic history museum realigns school field trips with vision for 2034

Olympic Museum executive director Annie Bommer centered among IOC President Thomas Bach, Salt Lake City Olympic leader Fraser Bullock, Utah Olympic Park CEO Colin Hilton, Olympic super-supporter Spence Eccles, and Museum president Allan Engen at her Utah Olympic Park Alf Engen Museum in September. Photo: TownLift // Michele Roepke

PARK CITY, Utah — The Alf Engen Ski and 2002 Olympic Museum at the Utah Olympic Park continues to educate and entertain fourth graders from northern Utah, as it has for decades. The museum’s field trips give students a glimpse into the 2002 Winter Olympics while highlighting opportunities for their future participation in the 2034 Olympics.

“Gear up for the 2034 Games!” said Annie Bommer, the museum’s executive director.

The museum announced new educational field trip opportunities, reflecting the changes at the park as it prepares for the 2034 Winter Olympics. The curriculum aligns with the current Utah Core Standards in English/language arts, mathematics, science with engineering education, and social studies.

“With field trips already underway for the year,” Bommer said, “the new programming has been quickly embraced by docents, teachers, and students.” 

Highlights of the updated field trip program include:

• Interactive stations with more museum artifacts for students to explore.
• Immersion in Native American culture and civil rights history in the Winter Games.
• Lessons in the math and science behind Utah Olympic Park’s bobsled track and ski jumps, connecting history and future with a tour of the park.
• Curriculum-aligned activities that make leaving the classroom “worthwhile and easy to justify.”

The museum covers transportation costs for schools. Space is limited to 50 students per day, with trips available on Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

“We are quickly filling up for the year, so sign up soon for an unforgettable educational adventure with your students,” Bommer said.