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Greenbelt Park has issued a tick and chigger warning for the Spring and Summer. Ticks and Chiggers have been spotted by park staff. Please use precautions such as tick repellant while visiting Greenbelt Park. Click for more information on ticks in Md. More »

Be A Junior Ranger

Learn how to become a Greenbelt Park Junior Ranger

Junior Ranger 2012

Apply now to become a 2012 Greenbelt Park Junior Ranger.

Greenbelt Park is an 1100-acre forest featuring ten miles of trails, picnic areas and a campground with 178 sites. Jr. Rangers will participate in nature hikes and learn about animals, plants and water.

The first session is Monday June 11 through Thursday June 14.
This session is for 8 and 9 year old children. Each day is from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.

The deadline for application is Wednesday June 6.

The second session is Monday June 18 through Thursday June 21.
This session is for 10, 11 and 12 year old children. Each day is from 9:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m.

The deadline for application is Wednesday June 13.

Applications for the 2012 Junior Ranger program are available at the Greenbelt Park Headquarters, Greenbelt Park Ranger Station and here on-line.
Pre-registration is mandatory and we will review all applications and contact applicants of approval to the program approximately five to six days before the start date.
This program is free of charge.

Click here for the 2012 Greenbelt Park Junior Ranger Summer program.

Each National Park conducts its Junior ranger program in different ways due to staff and other factors.

Our goal here at Greenbelt Park is to provide a learning experience and promote appreciation and understanding of the environment. As a Junior Ranger you will learn to “preserve and protect our nation’s natural and cultural resources for the education and enjoyment of future generations”.

Activities in correlation with the program are intended to engage participants in the National Park experience.

At Greenbelt, we conduct Junior Ranger day camps in the Summer.

We are also expected to introduce a new Junior Ranger booklet in Summer 2012.

The new booklet is being designed by the Student Conservation Association Junior Ranger Ambassador.

Click on this for more information on Junior Ranger programs throughout the National Park Service.

Kids click on link for Web Ranger- Explore and become a National Park Service Web Ranger! It was updated recently with new activities and ways to explore National Parks.

It's a blast!