The National Park Service Junior Ranger program is a great way to get to know national parks. Fun activies for the whole family help you connect to parks and their stories.

Saturday, April 27, 2024

No matter what age you are, you are invited to explore, learn, and protect on National Junior Ranger Day. You can participate in the Junior Ranger program year-round and join this one-day celebration that is part of the annual National Park Week.

Here are a couple of ways you can celebrate National Junior Ranger Day:

• Look to see if a park near you is hosting any Junior Ranger Day activities.
• View Junior Ranger events by state or event type in the calendar below.
• Participate in an online Junior Ranger program such as Junior Paleontologist and Night Explorers. 
• Visit the NPS Kids Portal to plan a park experience, learn about free 4th Grader access, and access interactive and printable activities.