Grand Canyon National Park - For Kids

Junior Ranger Program - To be a Grand Canyon National Park Junior Ranger is a very special privilege and honor. You receive a certificate, get sworn in as a Junior Ranger, and get to wear a badge just like Rangers wear. It is a privilege because not everyone who visits Grand Canyon National Park becomes a Junior Ranger.

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS are also available for teachers and students during the school year. Contact the Environmental Education Program (928-638-7762) for more information. TEACHERS: Ask about the Dynamic Earth School Field Trip Program.

Junior Ranger Program

Ravens, Coyotes and Scorpions - If you are between 4 and 14, pick up a Junior Ranger magazine when you arrive at the park and complete the requirements listed in the magazine for your age group. There are three separate age groups: Ravens for ages 4-7; Coyotes for ages 8-10; and Scorpions for ages 11-14. This program is available throughout the year.

Dynamic Earth Junior Ranger - If you are between 9 and 14, we offer a special Junior Ranger Program just for you. To become a Dynamic Earth Junior Ranger, you must attend the Junior Ranger Dynamic Earth Program. Participants earn a Dynamic Earth certificate and Junior Ranger badge. This program is only offered during the summer months.

Discovery Pack Junior Ranger - The Junior Ranger Discovery Pack is for aspiring naturalists between the ages of 9 and 14. After attending a one and a half hour ranger-led program, you can check out a "Discovery Pack" for the day. It is complete with binoculars, hand lens, field guides, and other important tools of a real Park Ranger Naturalist. This program is only offered during the summer months.

Phantom Rattler Junior Ranger - There are two requirements to become a Phantom Rattler Junior Ranger - first, you have to make it to Phantom Ranch, and second, you must complete the activities in the Junior Ranger booklet. If you do both you will receive your badge, certificate and patch. This program is available throughout the year.  Pack" for the day. It is complete with binoculars, hand lens, field guides, and other important tools of a real Park Ranger Naturalist. This program is only offered during the summer months. Phantom Rattler Junior Ranger - There are two requirements to become a Phantom Rattler Junior Ranger - first, you have to make it to Phantom Ranch, and second, you must complete the activities in the Junior Ranger booklet. If you do both you will receive your badge, certificate and patch. This program is available throughout the year.