Junior Ranger Summer Camp
Explore. Discover. Learn. Protect.
Adventure Starts Here!
Get ready for four days of outdoor discovery, creativity, and adventure! Our Junior Ranger Summer Day Camp invites young explorers to learn about the natural world while having fun in the forest. Through hands-on activities, games, crafts, and guided exploration, campers will build confidence, curiosity, and a deeper connection to nature.
Junior Rangers will learn:
Plant identification and how to observe nature
Forest ecology and watershed basics
Wildfire awareness and Smokey Bear fire safety
Water safety
Geology and the forces that shape our landscape
Basket making and nature-based crafts
Ecosystems, habitats, and how living things are connected
How to keep an observation journal like a real ranger
Each session ends with a special Junior Ranger Swearing-In Ceremony, where campers will be officially welcomed as Junior Rangers!
Session Details
Each session runs from 9:00am - 3:00pm, from Monday to Thursday. The entire 4 day session costs $100 per child for the full session. A daily snack is provided; campers should bring their own lunch. This camp is perfect for curious kids who love to explore, create, and learn outdoors—no prior experience needed, just a sense of adventure!
Session One (Ages 7–9)
June 29 – July 2 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Session One is designed especially for younger Junior Rangers who are curious, energetic, and eager to explore the outdoors. Learning is hands-on, playful, and focused on discovery through doing.
Activities are paced with plenty of movement, creativity, and time for questions, helping younger Junior Rangers build confidence while learning how to care for the natural world.
Session Two (Ages 10–12)
July 20 – July 23 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Session Two is designed for older Junior Rangers who are ready to dive deeper into science, stewardship, and leadership. Activities encourage critical thinking, teamwork, and a stronger understanding of how people interact with the environment.
This session emphasizes responsibility, curiosity, and stewardship, empowering older Junior Rangers to understand their role in protecting parks and natural spaces.