Enjoy these great programs for kids in Gateway's Jamaica Bay Unit for Spring, 2009!
Junior Ranger
Jacob Riis Park Bathhouse
Sunday, April 5
10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Calling children of all ages! Join a ranger and explore the nature and history of Jacob Riis Park. Reservations required.
Junior Ranger
Jacob Riis Park Bathhouse
Saturday, April 25
2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Calling children of all ages! Join a ranger and explore the unique nature and history of Jacob Riis Park. Reservations required.
Planting with Sprouts
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
Sunday, April 26
1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Young sprouts (4 years and up), with their families, will wrap up the National Park Week celebration during this volunteer planting project and exploration of plant parts from roots to blooms. Reservations required.
Beach Campfire
Jacob Riis Park
Bay 14 (Beach 169 St.)
Friday, May 22
7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Join us for a traditional National Park Service campfire in a beautiful beach setting. A sing-along will follow. Bring a beach chair or blanket, and marshmallows! Reservations required.
Junior Ranger
Jacob Riis Park Bathhouse
Saturday, May 23
2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
Calling children of all ages! Join a park ranger and explore the unique nature and history of Jacob Riis Park. Reservations required.
Youth Group Camping
Floyd Bennett Field
Ecology Village
Mondays through Thursdays
July 6 – August 27
Kids camp overnight in tents, prepare meals outdoors, practice teamwork and explore nature in the urban outback of Floyd BennettField. Call (718) 338 – 4306 for more information on leader training, fees and scheduling.
Youth Group Sailing
Floyd Bennett Field
Ryan Visitor Center
July and August
Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Youth groups develop an appreciation for the marine environment while learning the basics of sailing. Program accommodates 25 participants per day. Space is limited, reservations required.
There's More!
Gateway's Junior Ranger programs in the Sandy Hook and Staten Island Units provide fun ways to learn about Gateway and what Park Rangers do. Kids can also have Park Fun on the Web with the Web Rangers Program.
