Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park offers a Junior Ranger Program just for kids 7 to 12 years old!
Have a memorable visit to two of the world's most active volcanoes and earn a Junior Ranger badge! Ask rangers at the information desk in the Kilauea Visitor Center for the FREE Junior Ranger workbook. Complete 3 activities in the booklet, participate in a ranger-led activity (view the park's movie or join a ranger-led hike), and draw a stewardship poster to earn a badge.
Use the link below to print your free handbook. You will need Acrobat Reader (available free) to see and printout the file.
Junior Ranger Handbook (3.36mb)
This activity guide is recommended for ages 7 to 12. It is a great way for the family to discover Hawai`i Volcanoes National Park together. (If the file is too large, you can get a copy in the visitor center when you come to the park - or contact the webmaster)
Did You Know?
The young fronds of the `ama`u fern (Saleria cyatheodides) often emerge red to block harmful rays from the sun. They gradually turn green with age.