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Grand Canyon National Park
For Kids
 

Junior Ranger Program - To be a Grand Canyon National Park Junior Ranger is a very special privilege and honor. After completing your Activity Booklet and attending a ranger program, you receive a certificate, get sworn in as a Junior Ranger, and get to wear a badge just like Park Rangers wear. 

View Current Ranger Program Schedules - This link will show you the current schedule of Interpetive Ranger programs. Throughout the year kids can attend any of these programs to fulfill their Junior Ranger Requirements. 

Educational Programs are available for teachers and students during the school year. To learn more, click on the above link, or on the "For Teachers" tab.

Teen Camp Programs: How do you get behind the scenes and into the wild at Grand Canyon? Participate in a camp for teenagers!You could ride the raging rapids of the Colorado River, participate in science field work, and learn from the experts about Grand Canyon's wild spaces and its intriguing human history. Programs vary in length and the content changes for each camp.

To learn more about these camps, go to:
http://www.gcyouth.org/pages/grandcanyon.htm

 
JUNIOR RANGER BADGE
Grand Canyon Junior Ranger Badge
JUNIOR RANGER PATCH
Be a Grand Canyon Junior Ranger
Through activities, games, and puzzles, have fun and learn about Grand Canyon!
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Ranger Minute
Ranger Minutes
Audio and video insights from the Grand Canyon Rangers
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BE A WEB RANGER
Be a Web Ranger
On-line activities that explore national parks!
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WHITEWATER RAFTING  

Did You Know?
There are 3 different river trip opportunities through Grand Canyon National Park, including professionally guided raft trips, available to the public and often reserved a year or two in advance; and self-guided, or "private" river trips, made available to the public through a weighted lottery.
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Last Updated: January 13, 2009 at 14:14 EST