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Ellis Island National Monument
For Kids

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Be A Junior Ranger
 
 

Junior Ranger Program

Click here to download a copy of the Ellis Island booklet.

This self-guided program gives children the opportunity to learn about Ellis Island and our nation's heritage and become a Junior Park Ranger. This activity booklet will take you through the historic Immigration Station where children learn the importance of protecting and preserving this National Monument. The booklet takes about 1 hour to complete and is available here or free at the Ellis Island Information Desk. This program is recommended for kids ages 7-12. Children can ask Park Rangers how they can help preserve America's heritage. This is an on-site program only and cannot be completed electronically or by mail.

Kids: Don't forget to participate in the National Park Service's nationwide Junior Ranger Program. Become a WEBRANGER. Visit us online at: www.nps.gov/webrangers
Notable Ellis Island Immigrants  

Did You Know?
During the island's 62 years of operation, over 12 million immigrants were processed at Ellis Island, including those who have become notable in society such as: Frank Capra, Bela Lugosi, Baron Von Trapp, Irving Berlin, Max Factor, Xavier Cugat, Rudolph Valentino, Igor Sikorsky and Bob Hope.

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Last Updated: August 28, 2006 at 12:38 EST