Bandelier National Monument - For Kids

Bandelier National Monument by National Parks Service

School Group Visits Entrance fees can be waived for school groups if: * the class is from a bona fide school, and * the visit is part of class course work, and * the class is under good supervision, and * the group brings a lesson plan for the visit, written on school letterhead, and * they call for reservations (505)-672-3861 x 534 at least two weeks ahead Any school is limited to having no more than 1 busload, maximum 65 students, in the park at any one time. There must be at least one active, responsible chaperone per ten students. When reservations are made, the park will send a packet of information to the teacher. Teachers without set field trip dates can request one of these packets ahead of time by calling (505)-672-3861 ex 513. Youth Groups For groups that are not for-credit school classes, the fee is $5 per person for anyone 17 years and older. Reservations must be made ahead by calling (505) 672-3861 ex 534. When the reservation is made, the park will send a pre-visit packet. Packets can also be requested before reservations are made by calling (505) 672-3861 ex 513. Day Camp See "Special Events" section for details TEACHER'S GUIDE Download Bandelier's new Fire Ecology Curriculum Guide. This Teacher's Guide is a complete unit on Investigating Fire Ecology in Pondarosa Pine Forests. It is targeted at the 6th grade level. It is available by clicking the Management Documents Link.

Junior Ranger Program

To participate in this on-site program, the prospective Junior Ranger picks up a worksheet at the Visitor Center and fills in the questions while visiting the museum, slide show, and main loop trail. Upon returning to the Visitor Center, a ranger will go over the work with the candidate. Successful candidates receive a Bandelier Junior Ranger patch, a colorful certificate, and hearty congratulations. No charge; year-round; on-site only. The Junior Ranger program also includes an opportunity for Deputy Rangers - adults! (that is, anyone above 8th grade -c'mon Mom and Dad, don't be shy!) It also consists of a worksheet, rewarded by a patch and a certificate (and congratulations!) AND - the National Park Service has instituted a web-based program called Webrangers.