For Kids

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Become a Junior Ranger!

Visiting Yosemite? Join tens of thousands of other kids and become a junior ranger!

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Park Programs and Activities

The Yosemite Guide contains information about trip planning, scheduled events, and hours of operations for facilities and services.

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Happy Isles Art and Nature Center

A family-oriented space designed for nature and art lovers of all ages.

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Yosemite Exploration Center

Learn more about Yosemite's many treasures!

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History and Nature Resources

If you're working on a project for school, you'll find many resources in the history and nature sections of our website.

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Free Fourth Grade Pass

Enjoy national parks, lands, and waters for a full year.

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Yosemite: The Ultimate Classroom

Interested in bringing students to Yosemite, or bringing Yosemite into your classroom? Learn more about your options.

Last updated: July 2, 2024

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