Each National Park conducts its Junior ranger program in different ways due to staff and other factors.

There is an application process which includes a application and an essay on why you would want to become a Greenbelt Park Junior Ranger.

The Greenbelt Park Junior Ranger Program is a program for young people ages 8 -12.
Our goal here at Greenbelt Park is to provide a learning experience and promote appreciation and understanding of the environment. As a Junior Ranger you will learn to “preserve and protect our nation’s natural and cultural resources for the education and enjoyment of future generations”.
Activities in correlation with the program are intended to engage participants in the National Park experience.
2008 Program dates
1st session- Monday July 7 through Friday July 11.
Deadline for applications for the 1st session is Monday June 30.

2nd session Monday August 4 through Friday August 8.
Deadline for applications for the 2nd session is Monday July 28.

Click here for the 2008 Greenbelt Park Junior Ranger application.

*  Program hours are from 9:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m.
* Two, 5-day sessions will be offered.
* Applicants are permitted to apply for both sessions but will be accepted to only 1 session.
* 10 Junior Rangers will be selected per session.
*Pre-registration is necessary.

Click on this for more information on Junior Ranger programs throughout the National Park Service.

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