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Lassen Volcanic National Park
For Kids
 

FOR KIDS IN THE PARK

Programs: In the summer, there are ranger-led Junior Ranger programs for kids 7-12 and ranger-led talks for the entire family at the Loomis Museum. Check the online schedule of events or the summer issue of the free park newspaper and join us!

Junior Ranger Program: Kids ages 7-12 can participate in this program! To get started, download a booklet online [1.4Mb pdf file], or pickup a Junior Ranger booklet at the Loomis Museum, or the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. You will need to turn in the completed booklet to a park ranger in person at the park. Follow the instructions and have fun!

Chipmunk Club: Kids of any age can participate in this program! To get started, pickup a Chipmunk Club booklet at the Loomis Museum,  or the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center.  Follow the instructions and have fun!

Volcano Club: People of any age can particpate in this program. To get started, read about the program and download the booklet online, or pickup the booklet at the Loomis Museum,  or the Kohm Yah-mah-nee Visitor Center. Follow the instructions and have fun!

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Be A Junior Ranger
Click here to learn how!
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Join the Lassen Volcano Club
Click here to find out how!
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Junior Ranger Poster Photo Gallery
view the art of our Junior Rangers
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Did You Know?
All four types of volcanoes found in the entire world are represented in Lassen Volcanic National Park. Volcanoes found in the park include shield (Prospect Peak), plug dome (Lassen Peak), Cinder Cone (Cinder Cone), and Composite (Brokeoff Volcano) volcanoes.
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Last Updated: September 19, 2008 at 11:41 EST