Acadia National Park - For Kids

Check at the visitor center for availability. Parents need to accompany their children on these programs and are responsible for the safety and behavior of their children. Educational programs are also available for teachers and students during the school year. For more information, visit http://www.nps.gov/acad/eeweb/enved.htm. To learn more about Acadia National Park, children can explore a special Kids’ Place section on the web. Find out what park rangers do, learn about Leave No Trace, explore park history, and discover animal habitats in the park. At the Kids’ Place, parents can find information to help plan a trip to the park with their children.

Junior Ranger Program

Are you eager to explore Acadia National Park and learn all you can? Will you have a few days in the park? If so, then Acadia"s Junior Ranger program is for you! Age-appropriate activity booklets and ranger-led programs guide children through an exploration of the diverse habitats found in Acadia National Park. When the children have completed their requirements, they are presented with a signed certificate and a Junior Ranger badge.