Junior Ranger Program
FSP used a grant from Great Outdoor Provision Company to fund a Junior Ranger Programs engage elementary age children in meaningful learning by participating in park educational programs, completing an activity booklet, conducting a park stewardship project and learning about career opportunities in natural resources.
FSP is proud to support the North Carolina's Junior Ranger Program with a grant from Great Outdoor Provision Company
Junior Ranger Programs engage elementary age children ages 6-12 in meaningful learning by participating in park educational programs, completing an activity booklet, and learning about stewardship of natural resources. Children can earn a badge by completing the activity booklet for a park. They complete the booklet for multiple parks and collect additional badges. They have the option of joining a free Department of Parks and Recreation newsletter for Junior Rangers.
After a successful pilot program with five parks the program is now available for all North Carolina's State Parks. For more information and to download the activity booklet go to State Wide Booklet
Junior Ranger Programs engage elementary age children ages 6-12 in meaningful learning by participating in park educational programs, completing an activity booklet, and learning about stewardship of natural resources. Children can earn a badge by completing the activity booklet for a park. They complete the booklet for multiple parks and collect additional badges. They have the option of joining a free Department of Parks and Recreation newsletter for Junior Rangers.
After a successful pilot program with five parks the program is now available for all North Carolina's State Parks. For more information and to download the activity booklet go to State Wide Booklet
The Junior Ranger program is correlated to NC Essential Standards for K-5. Download the Correlations Guide here
SORRY, adults are not eligible to earn this badges - KIDS ONLY! So be a Parent, Big Brother, Big Sister, Uncle, Aunt, or invite a friends family to a park and help them learn about the world they live in.
Find out more about the Junior Ranger program at NCParks.gov
 State Wide Booklet |
 Some of the Badges to be earned |
 Click to view Sample Booklet |
 Great Outdoor Provision Company provided the grant to sponsor the Junior Ranger Program |
| Candidates include scout groups, PTA's, teacher groups, and home schooling groups. |  Junior Rangers at Hammocks Beach State Park |
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