Junior Ranger

This is what the Junior Ranger Activity Book for ages 5 and up looks like. Click on the picture to download your own copy.

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What is a Junior Ranger?

Junior Rangers help everyone to "Explore, Learn, and Protect" our national parks. Anyone can be a Junior Ranger! Once you learn about the monument and the amazing resources found here, you will be able to share your knowledge with friends and family! Junior Rangers are representatives to tell others why Dinosaur National Monument is a special place and how to protect it for the future. Upon completing your booklet, you'll receive a badge to remind you of your important role in the National Park Service.

How to Become A Junior Ranger

Becoming a Junior Ranger is easy! Just ask for a Junior Ranger booklet at one of the Visitor Centers or the Quarry Exhibit Hall. You can also email us to request a Junior Ranger booklet if you can't visit in person, or if you want to complete the book before you arrive.

Once you've got the book, do the following:

1. Try your best to complete as many pages as your age. (Example: If you're 10 years old, try your best to do at least 10 pages.)
2. Check off completed activities as you go. Each activity has a little box next to it. Check the box to let the ranger know you're done.
3. Bring your completed book to a ranger. They will help you say the pledge on the back of the book to earn your badge. If you've completed the book at home, watch the video to say your pledge with the rangers.

 

Here's a page from inside from Pre-Reader Junior Ranger Booklet (designed for ages 5 and below). Click the image to download your own copy of the Pre-Reader booklet.

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Virtual Junior Rangers

Not visiting in person or want to work on your book ahead of your visit? You can download one of our booklets to do at home! There are two versions - one for readers (approximately ages 5 and up), and one for our youngest visitors (5 and under). Children can fill out whichever book fits their needs.

You can download the Junior Ranger book (ages 5 and up) or the Pre-Reader Junior Ranger book (ages 5 and under). When you finish the activity book, just email us. After a ranger replies, you can attach some pictures of the finished book to your email. Then we will mail you a badge!

Junior Ranger Programs

During the summer, rangers offer a variety of programs that Junior Rangers can attend. These programs feature a variety of topics and activities designed for all ages. They're also a great place to chat with park rangers to gather information that can help you complete your Junior Ranger booklets. Be sure to check the Park Calendar before you arrive in summer to see what programs are available and when.

 

Duration:

2 minutes, 43 seconds

Have you completed the Junior Ranger Book? Join our Park Rangers and follow along with this kid-friendly pledge to earn your badge.