Become a junior ranger at coral pink sand dunes state park. Tips for families in grand canyon national park frommers. In addition to the grand canyon s many historical sites, native american ruins and museums, there are also guided hikes and tours given by park rangers. My girls picked up their junior ranger activity booklets from the yavapai observation station. Ranger programs are free, and cover subjects like the grand canyon s geology, fossils, and native american cultures, as well as the plants and animals that make this place so special. Grand canyon national park to build trails, plant trees in the village, and. To become a junior ranger, you must complete the requirements for your age group in the junior ranger activity booklet. Junior ranger program grand canyon national park 2020 all. Walnut canyon national monument offers a junior ranger program for children of all ages. When you get to the park dont forget to pick up a free junior ranger program booklet at the visitor center or one of the other places where they are available. Grand canyon north rim junior ranger activity book for ages 5. Park ranger leading a group of hikers into grand canyon.
As with most national park sites, kids of all ages can participate in this program. The junior ranger program offered at the north rim of the grand canyon allows kids to have fun and play games while learning about grand canyon ecology, animals and folklore. These junior rangers must pick up the activity booklet from the canteen, the campground, or the ranger station and complete the activities in the booklet. The guide will take you thru the valley of rock pillars and pine forests while telling you about the canyons history and some amusing stories. This junior ranger booklet was funded by the national park services cultural resources program office in washington, d. Learn about the park by exploring the park museum, attending a presentation or hike given by a park ranger, or watching the park movie. Download our junior ranger manual before you arrive or check in with a park ranger at the park. These funfilled activity booklets are a great way to introduce kids to different areas of the park they are visiting.
Check out to see if you can download a copy of its junior ranger booklet. Summer 2019 junior ranger family programs grand canyon. This printing of the junior ranger activities booklet was made possible printed with soy based ink on recycled paper by a grant from lassen association. Junior ranger booklets and explorer packs are available at the visitor center for kids. A certificate is awarded upon completion of the booklet. Find your park in utah free junior ranger booklets. Did you know that you can be a junior ranger even if you are not able to visit a. Grand canyon south rim junior ranger activity book national park service u. Then say the junior ranger pledge, sign your certificate, and youll be an official junior explorer. Rangersintraining simply follow the instructions found in the junior ranger activity booklet, available at throughout the park, including at the canyon view. Timpanogos cave national monument rural route 3, box 200 american fork, utah 84003 8017565239. Jun 20, 2017 the phantom rattler junior ranger patch is a special patch that can only be earned by junior rangers who hike or ride the mules to phantom ranch, at the bottom of grand canyon.
Here, we got maps of the canyon, collected the junior ranger activity booklet for the kids see below and got a sense of the distances and transport options available along the rim. Yellowstone junior ranger programs for kids my yellowstone park. The booklet has information and activities organised by age and requires the kids to learn something about the park and then put it into practice. These junior rangers must pick up the activity booklet from the canteen, the campground, or the ranger station and complete the activities in the. My log included camping at hite where we say great blue herons roosting on the cliff across the river. Work through an activity booklet completing an age appropriate number of activities. While doing the activities, children enjoy earning a badge and a certificate. Grand canyon north rim junior ranger activity book for. Upon completion of the booklet, they will take an oath to protect parks and will also receive a junior ranger patch and junior ranger certificate.
Inviting the youngest park visitors to become a member of the national park service family, the junior ranger program gives kids and families the opportunity to uniquely explore and learn about their national parks, and how they can help protect them today and into the future. Most of us know glen canyon national recreation area as lake powell, straddling arizona and utah. Enjoying storytime at the grand canyon grand canyon news. At bryce canyon national park, our junior rangers must successfully complete two tasks.
Apr 20, 2015 the trail begins at the canyon rim and descends into the canyon before it loops back. Step 3 complete the activities in the junior ranger booklet ask a friendly park ranger if you or your kids get stuck on a question or activity step 4 return the junior ranger booklet back to a park ranger. Take part in fun kid related activities and ranger led talks to. You will ride along some narrow parts with the canyon wall on one side and a steep drop on the other. Walnut canyon national monument does not have a junior ranger patch. For the grand canyon kids have to do activities according to their age. Junior ranger program grand canyon national park all. Join a rangerled walk and activities that will connect children to the canyons nocturnal world. Find your park in arizona free printable junior ranger. To become a junior ranger at the south rim, pick up the south rim junior ranger activity book at the grand canyon visitor center, verkamps visitor center park headquarters, or tusayan museum near desert view.
Find your park in utah free junior ranger booklets savvy nana. Jun 02, 2014 aspiring junior rangers can pick up the activity booklet at the visitor center, at canyon view information plaza, park headquarters, tusayan museum near desert view, kolb studio or yavapai. Pick up the junior ranger activity booklet at the visitor center. The grand canyon south rim junior ranger book is for ages 4 and up and includes 14 activities.
The booklet covers the requirements for this age group including attending a ranger led. Sep 27, 2019 in the middle of the booklet is the junior ranger participation log, something i have not seen very often in booklet, but a good idea to keep track of the different activities completed. You may attend any ranger program to finish your book. Once completed, return to the visitor center to get your junior ranger badge. It was produced by the 2015 goal generating organizational advancement and leadership academy nhpa50 team as a part of a toolkit to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the 1966 act. Help your young traveler earn their badge by participating in the junior ranger program in each national park. How to become a junior ranger as a junior ranger at timpanogos cave, you can help park rangers protect the caves and the land around them.
Junior rangers, typically between the ages of 5 and, help spread the word. Junior rangers, typically between the ages of 5 and, help spread the word about park stewardship and the importance of preserving our nations natural wonders. Glen canyon national recreation area junior ranger senior. Step 5 your kids will take a junior park ranger oath and receive junior ranger badges sometimes you. Grand canyon junior ranger programs for kids my grand canyon.
Their parents sit on the benches that skirt the clutch of children, many holding the grand canyon edition of the junior ranger activity booklet provided by the national park service. The phantom rattler junior ranger patch is a special patch that can only be earned by junior rangers who hike or ride the mules to phantom ranch, at the bottom of grand canyon. Note that the grand canyon has two rims and there are two different junioor ranger booklets for the grand canyon. Each junior ranger will receive an official grand canyon junior ranger certificate and badge. The phantom rattler junior ranger program is available throughout the year. Along with exploring the canyons south rim, make stops at hoover dam and route 66 in arizona to pack even more sightseeing into one day. Grand canyon junior ranger programs for kids my grand. Ranger programs are free, and cover subjects like the grand canyons geology, fossils, and native american cultures, as well as the plants and animals that make this place so special. Grand canyon national park phantom northrim jr rgs phantom rattler junior ranger ages 4 14 this is a very special program because only kids that hike or ride the mules down to the bottom of grand canyon to phantom ranch can become phantom rattler junior rangers. They have an activity booklet for children who can read and an activity booklet for children with limited. Grand canyon national park to build trails, plant trees in.
As a junior ranger you will experience nature firsthand, explore georgias fascinating history and have fun enjoying recreational activities in the outdoors. Requirements include attending a ranger led program, writing your. Start by picking up a junior ranger booklet at any of the visitor center locations. Practical tips for visiting the grand canyon with kids inlcuding best lodging options near the south rim, family friendly activies and what to bring. In the middle of the booklet is the junior ranger participation log, something i have not seen very often in booklet, but a good idea to keep track of the different activities completed. At the grand canyon, the junior ranger program is divided into three age groups, and kids can complete the activities that are ageappropriate for them.
Junior ranger program grand canyon national park 2020. Register for it on the south rim at the grand canyon visitor center, verkamps visitor center, or tusayan ruin and museum, or on the north rim at the north rim visitor center. Aspiring junior rangers can pick up the activity booklet at the visitor center, at canyon view information plaza, park headquarters, tusayan museum near desert view, kolb studio or yavapai. If youre between the ages of 4 and 14 you can become a grand canyon national park junior ranger, earning a badge and certificate by completing a list of activities in the park. North rim grand canyon junior ranger grand canyon north. Junior ranger official program and activity booklet.
Complete the activity requirements within the book and bring it back to a visitor center before you leave the park. You must also complete all the activities required for both age groups. You collect a junior ranger activity booklet at one of the various rangers station and work your way though it. South rim junior rangers ages 4 and up to become a junior ranger at the south rim, pick up the south rim junior ranger activity book at the grand canyon visitor center, verkamps visitor center park headquarters, or tusayan museum near desert view. Explore, learn, and protect our national parks by participating in junior ranger programs and purchasing junior ranger products. See more ideas about ranger, national parks and activities. I agree pennsylvania has some wonderful national parks.
While every visit to the grand canyon is special, the national park service has designed a junior ranger program to help make the experience extra special for children ages 4 to 14. Kids need to complete at least four activities in the booklet for their age level. This park has their book online that you may print from home but it must be turned in at the park. Grand canyon national park junior ranger program junior. Junior rangers can be thought of as potential park rangers in training. Walnut canyon national monument junior ranger program. See the tusayan ruin and museum this is a glimpse into the past of a 12thcentury indian pueblo.
Prepared in cooperation with the student conservation association. Once the certificate is obtained, a souvenir patch may be purchased in the visitor center bookstore. Things to do in grand canyon national park with kids. The types of activities are broken down by age between 4 to 7yearolds 5 activities, 8 to 10yearolds, and 11 and up, with each group doing 4 activities of their choice. Complete the requirements listed in the booklet for your age group. Simply pick up a ranger activity booklet from any of the visitor centers and follow the directions. Grand canyon, tumacacori, and saguaro junior ranger. When you are done, check your answers with the answer key in the back of this booklet. Children ages 612 can participate in the junior ranger program. Your child will receive a junior ranger activity book outlining. In addition to national junior ranger badges i found regional badges that cover regional themes. Jun 26, 2017 to become a junior ranger at the south rim, pick up the south rim junior ranger activity book at the grand canyon visitor center, verkamps visitor center park headquarters, or tusayan museum near desert view.
You will recite the junior ranger pledge and earn your official junior ranger. It can be completed at the site or online as a webranger. At the grand canyon, the junior ranger program is divided into three age groups, and kids can complete the. Glen canyon national recreation area junior ranger. Sorry, there are no tours or activities available to book online for the dates you. Over the years i have visited many the of sites within their 1.
If you complete one of the activities listed on the activity log page, have the park ranger or. Our junior rangers are usually ages six to 12, but everyone is welcome. The eisenhower farm has its own junior ranger program, its a secret service junior ranger activity. To become a junior ranger complete 3 of the activities shown for your age group. North rim grand canyon junior ranger east zion tourism council. Youngsters learn more about mount rushmore as they explore the memorial through the activities inside. Kids who complete the tasks will can earn junior ranger badges. Find a park ranger at the kohm yahmahnee visitor center or loomis museum. By showing your certificate at one of the parks nonprofit book stores, you can purchase a custom sewon patch to go with the award you received. By completing various requirements, your child can get sworn in as a grand canyon national park junior ranger. Underground railroad junior ranger activity bookkids learn about the civil war and the road to freedom for slaves. The booklet covers the requirements for this age group including attending a rangerled program. Dec 26, 2015 as with most national park sites, kids of all ages can participate in this program.
This guide will help children ages four 4 and up to become a junior ranger at the south rim, grand canyon national park. The booklet has information and activities organised by age and requires the. How to become a junior ranger using this activity book as your guide, complete the checklist below. Pick up a junior ranger activity booklet when you arrive at the park and. Equipped with info, we took the short walk to the viewpoint and took in the sight of this colossal canyon. Junior ranger program grand canyon national park all you. Grand canyon south rim junior ranger activity book. This nationwide program is designed to not only familiarize children with the duties and responsibilities of a park ranger, but also to spark an interest in the whole family for the resources and stories each national park service area preserves. This junior ranger booklet was funded by the national park services cultural.
An explorers activity guide onboard amtrak nevada adventure book. Participants who compete activities in one or both will earn a junior ranger badge and certificate. The parks junior ranger program will engage your kids. This activity book teaches kids about slavery during the civil war and the road to freedom. Grand canyon junior ranger grand canyon conservancy store. Junior ranger program, grand canyon national park alltrips. Grand canyon, tumacacori, and saguaro junior ranger adventures. Since i think the patches are much cooler, we usually buy one to go with the state park badges.
You can get a booklet at any of the visitor centers or museums on the south or north rims, including canyon view information plaza, yavapai observation station, tusayan museum, desert view information center, and the north rim. It was produced by the 2015 goal generating organizational advancement and. Your child will receive a junior ranger activity book outlining the. Family activities at the grand canyon exploring grand canyon. In addition to the grand canyons many historical sites, native american ruins and museums, there are also guided hikes and tours given by park rangers. Junior ranger activity book experience your america. Save money on your trip to the grand canyon national park on this tour that includes two meals and roundtrip transportation from las vegas. Let your child become a junior ranger any child between 4 and 14 can earn a special junior ranger badge. Heres every national park junior ranger badge you can. My family visited grand canyon national park from november 09, 2009 november 12, 2009. They are designed to teach kids and their families to learn about the park as they explore it.