Junior Rangers
California State Parks Kids

OK! Are you ready to learn more about some great ways to have fun in your California State Parks? And, are you between 7 and 12 years old?

Play games, hike trails, create your own animal, discover tracks, observe wildlife, all while making friends your own age. And, that's not all, as you go through the program, one activity at a time, you will earn some very cool rewards!

There are 12 different activities to the Junior Ranger Program. Geology, ecology, history, safety, plants, and wildlife are some of the activity areas you will be exploring in the program!

The Program can take place over several days, or you can start at one park, and then at another time go to a different park. You should plan to spend about an hour at each activity, and you will have sooo much fun!

The Junior Ranger Program is offered free of charge to visitors. Just sign up at the Visitor Center.

Wait! There's more!

We also offer the Junior Ranger Adventure Guide. You can print it out before you come to the park and then have fun doing these activities with your whole family! When you've finished all the fun activities in the guide, you win an award!