• The Great House at Casa Grande Ruins stands out for miles

    Casa Grande Ruins

    National Monument Arizona

Be A Junior Ranger

Casa Grande Ruins Junior Ranger Patch, round cloth emblem for sewing on vests etc

Discover the history of Casa Grande Ruins, the proud and hard-working people living here in ancient times, and how they managed to flourish in such a harsh environment! Kids of all ages will enjoy the activities, games, and puzzles designed to learn about the this very special place. Activities can include visiting the Big House, attending a ranger-led program, visiting the ball court, studying the museum exhibits in the visitor center, and completing activity pages that encourage discovery learning in an archeologically rich environment. They can also earn an official Casa Grande Ruins Junior Ranger patch!




How does it work?

While visiting Casa Grande Ruins, pick up a Junior Ranger Activity Booklet at the visitor center - it's free. Complete the appropriate activities for your age group and return the booklet to a park ranger or volunteer at the visitor center. They will review your book with you. When your booklet is completed you will receive a Junior Ranger patch.

Junior Ranger Patches are earned during a park visit. Casa Grande Ruins Junior Ranger patches are not available without an on-site visit.

Click here for the National Park Service's on-line Web Ranger program for kids of all ages.

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