Rock Creek Park - For Kids (U.S. National Park Service)

Explore the exhibits inside the Nature Center. The "Discovery Room" is geared for ages 2 to 5. The biligual exhibit "Discover/ Descubra Rock Creek Park" is geared for those 10 and up.

Inside Peirce Barn, kids can try on old- fashioned clothing and play with 19th century toys.

Enjoy a wide variety of children's programs, including planetarium shows, animal talks, exploratory hikes, crafts, as well as hands-on natural and historical programs.

Be A Junior Ranger

The KidsZone
Following the KidsZone link will take you to links, for WebRangers, in-park Junior Ranger programs, and Park Fun and Activities. You will also find feature stories about working dogs of the National Park Service and stories written by children whose parents work in parks. The KidsZone provides a child-friendly Web presence for future generations of park stewards.

2009 Junior Ranger Camps

Our Junior Ranger Camps introduce youngsters, ages 7-12, to many of the natural, cultural, and recreational opportunities available at Rock Creek Park. Park Rangers will lead a total of six two-day camps, two for each of the following age groups:

Awesome Animals of Rock Creek Park
Explorers, ages 7-8:

July 8-9th; Enrollment ends on June 14nd
July 29-30th ; Enrollment ends on July 5th

En Español
Ages 7-10:

July 15-16th; (Spanish) Enrollment ends on June 21th

Relationships with the Land
Discoverers, ages 9-10:

August 5-6th; Enrollment ends on July 12th

Space Camp
Adventurers, ages 11-12:

July 22-23rd; Enrollment ends on June 28th

Junior Ranger Camps begin at 10 AM and end at 4 PM. Campers should wear appropriate clothing and bring water, a bag lunch, and snacks.

ALL CAMPS ARE FREE!!!! Enrollment Begins MAY 1ST. There is a maximum of 30 children per camp, so please hurry! For more information or to enroll, contact the Rock Creek Nature Center @ (202) 895-6070.