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Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve
For Kids
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NPS Photo | Junior Ranger Booklet |
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The Junior Ranger Program at Great Sand Dunes is designed for kids ages 3-12, with activities for each age group. Complete the sections in the booklet for your age group, and earn a badge or a patch! Booklets require a minimum stay in the park of two hours for completion.
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NPS Photo by Patrick Myers | Interactive exhibits such as the Video Microscope bring science learning to life in the Discovery Room at Great Sand Dunes. |
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Interactive Exhibits help kids of all ages learn about the park in the Discovery Room at the Visitor Center. Some exhibits are available all year, while others are by reservation only for groups. A geology rock and mineral table, small lightning tube, and other exhibits make learning fun for pre-schoolers to adults. Call our education specialist at 719-378-6344 for details.
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NPS Photo | Hundreds of kids turn out each year for Junior Ranger Day! |
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Junior Ranger Day Join us Saturday June 13 2009 for a day of fun learning activities for kids. Crafts, outdoor skills, kid-friendly ranger programs, sand castle building, sand sculpturing and more!
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NPS Photo by Melanie Rawlins | While backpacking in the high alpine mountains, these participants earned volunteer service hours, elective credit, and even scholarship money. |
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Attention San Luis Valley high schoolers! Check out the Ambassadors for Wilderness summer program. Learn skills, go backpacking, make new friends, have a blast!
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Out of the Blue An on-line curriculum resource for K-12th grade teachers and students more... | | Sand Sea Wonders Natural History of Great Sand Dunes more... | |
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Did You Know?
Some of the most dramatic views of the 14,000' Crestone Peaks are from the north side of Great Sand Dunes National Park.
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Last Updated: February 12, 2009 at 18:14 EST |