Manzanar National Historic Site joins the ranks of National Park Service sites with special Junior Ranger programs geared to children. Manzanar’s program offers a great opportunity for children to interact with National Park Rangers, experience exhibits, watch the 22-minute film and explore the site. Participants in the program will complete an activity booklet consisting of a dozen activities including a scavenger hunt, word puzzle, word search, mapping and writing activities. These activities highlight Manzanar and Owens Valley history and introduce the peoples who lived at Manzanar. 

While many children struggle with the concept of internment, the Junior Ranger program offers one way for them to connect with the story. Children who complete the program will earn a Junior Ranger badge and certificate. Activities are targeted for children between the ages of 4 to 15; however, anyone is welcome to participate. 

The Junior Ranger booklet must be done on-site at Manzanar since most activities relate to what you see and hear at the site. Please visit us soon. In the meantime, you can visit the National Park Service website and become a WebRanger.

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