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Explore. Learn. Protect.

The National Park Service's Junior Ranger program began in the 1960s and was adopted to help kids and their families explore and learn about their national parks, cultivating future generations of park stewards.

Participate in the Junior Ranger program at General Grant National Memorial, and learn about General Grant, his final resting place, and the National Park Service.

Become a Junior Ranger at General Grant National Memorial

Children and adults who visit General Grant National Memorial can become a Junior Ranger by completing the program booklet on site. Stop by the visitor center to pick up a copy. After you complete it (ask a ranger or an adult with you for help if you need it!) turn it in at the visitor center to be sworn in and receive your official General Grant National Memorial Junior Ranger badge! Please note that the information necessary to complete the booklet can only be found on site, so a visit to "Grant's Tomb" is required for the General Grant National Memorial Junior Ranger Program.

Junior ranger on the left wearing a vest and hat, holding right hand up while on the right, a Park Ranger in uniform holds their right hand up while reading from junior ranger booklet in left hand.
Junior ranger being sworn in by General Grant National Memorial Park Ranger

Become a Virtual Junior Ranger!


Earn your special virtual Junior Ranger badge here today! Listed below are different activities to help you learn about General Grant, his final resting place with Julia Dent Grant, and the National Park Service! A parent, grandparent, scout leader or other helpful adult can provide help if needed, just remember to have fun!

If you need additional help or have any questions, you can
email a park ranger here at General Grant National Memorial.
  • Ages 5-7: Complete one or more activities
  • Ages 8-10: Complete two or more activities
  • Ages 11+: Complete three or more activities

Last updated: April 23, 2021

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Mailing Address:

26 Wall Street
C/O General Grant National Memorial

New York, NY 10005

Phone:

(646) 670-7251

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