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Grand Canyon National Park
For Kids
 

Junior Ranger Program - To be a Grand Canyon National Park Junior Ranger is a very special privilege and honor. After completing your Activity Booklet and attending a ranger program, you receive a certificate, get sworn in as a Junior Ranger, and get to wear a badge just like Park Rangers wear. 

View Current Ranger Program Schedules - This link will show you the current schedule of Interpetive Ranger programs. Throughout the year kids can attend any of these programs to fulfill their Junior Ranger Requirements. 

Educational Programs are available for teachers and students during the school year. To learn more, click on the above link, or on the "For Teachers" tab.

Camp Programs How do you get behind the scenes and into the wild at Grand Canyon? Participate in a camp for teenagers!

 
JUNIOR RANGER BADGE
Grand Canyon Junior Ranger Badge
JUNIOR RANGER PATCH
Be a Grand Canyon Junior Ranger
Through activities, games, and puzzles, have fun and learn about Grand Canyon!
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Ranger Minute
Ranger Minutes
Audio and video insights from the Grand Canyon Rangers
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BE A WEB RANGER
Be a Web Ranger
On-line activities that explore national parks!
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Your phone: a fun way to learn about the park.
Listen to park rangers give short audio tours at points of interest.
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Yavapai Observation Station  

Did You Know?
Grand Canyon's Yavapai Observation Station (1928) located one mile (1.6 km) east of Market Plaza, features exceptional canyon views. New geology exhibits allow park visitors to see and understand the complicated geologic story in ways that all can understand. Exhibits and bookstore open daily.
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Last Updated: October 27, 2009 at 16:29 EST