• Miles of uncrowded white sandy beaches extend to the horizon, separating the clear blue ocean and undulating grass-covered dunes.

    Fire Island

    National Seashore New York

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  • More Park Facilities Reopen During May 2013

    Watch Hill and Sailors Haven marinas open May 10. Limited ferry service from Sayville to Sailors Haven resumes May 13 and ferries from Patchogue to Watch Hill start on May 18. Remaining park facilities to reopen by May 25, 2013. More »

Fire Island Programs for Scouts

Fire Island National Seashore Activities for Scouts

Fire Island National Seashore provides a number of opportunities for scout groups to learn more about the park and earn special awards at the same time. Some Fire Island National Seashore Junior Ranger activity booklets can be completed in a single day, while other booklets may require multiple visits or more research.

Pick up a copy of Fire Island National Seashore's basic 16-page Junior Ranger Activity Booklet: Learning All About Fire Island National Seashore at any of the park visitor centers.

 

A 24-page Advanced Junior Ranger Activity Booklet has been created for ages 13 and up (or for anyone who has already completed the basic Junior Ranger booklet). Upon completion of this booklet, participants will earn a special bar.

One of the requirements of Learning All About Fire Island National Seashore: Advanced is to attend a ranger-led program.

Fire Island National Seashore offers a balance of recreational and educational programs for individuals, families, and groups. Most programs are free, but program fees are charged by some of the park's partners or for special events.

Fire Island National Seashore
Summer Interpretive Programs

Additional booklets are also available to help young people and their families learn more about the National Park Service and Fire Island National Seashore.

 
Boy Scout Ranger patch

National Park Service/Boy Scouts of America
Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger Program

The Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger program engages Scouts in educational programs and volunteer service projects in national park sites to:

  • Gain a better understanding of the National Park Service mission and conserving the nation’s natural, cultural and historic resources.
  • Explore the national parks.
  • Practice good citizenship and kindness.

Learn More!

 
Girl Scout Ranger patch

Contact Fire Island National Seashore's volunteer coordinator to help plan your qualifying service or action project.

Resource Stewardship Girl Scout Ranger Program

Girl Scouts can earn a certificate and/or patch to recognize their leadership development and resource stewardship activities by participating in a new National Park Service program.

Learn More!

 
Setting up tents in group campground at Watch Hill.

The Watch Hill Group Campground can accommodate up to 40 people.

Overnight Stays on Fire Island

Fire Island National Seashore provides one group campground at Watch Hill, accessible by ferry or private boat from mid-May through late October. Wilderness camping is also available by permit for smaller groups of backpackers.

 

Learn More:

 
  • For Kids: Junior Ranger Patch or Badge For Kids: Junior Ranger Patch or Badge

    is the reward for completing Fire Island's Junior Ranger Workbook. Read More

  • Enjoy Ranger-guided Activities Enjoy Ranger-guided Activities

    A variety of interpretive programs are available year round to help you learn more about the natural and cultural resources in the Seashore. Read More

Did You Know?

Close view of sand showing bands of colors: white, dark grey, and reddish purple.

New York's state gem—the garnet—may be found among the sands that comprise Fire Island's beaches. Due to differences in size and weight of the grains of sand, you may sometimes see ribbons of garnet and magnatite among the white quartz, as the sand settles on the beach. More...