For Kids

George Washington Carver National Monument is a fun place to visit! Plan to spend a couple of hours or a whole day discovering nature, trying out the interactvie exhbit area and learning about George Washington Carver.

 

Summer Junior Rangers spend a morning in the Carver science classroom.

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Be a Junior Ranger! Earn a badge by learning about George's childhood home. Students can complete the Junior Ranger Program on a single visit or by making reservations in advance to participate in Junior Ranger Day. Upon successful completion of a junior ranger booklet, children are awarded with a junior ranger badge and certificate. The Plant Doctor activity booklet is for ages 5 to 7. The Scientist activity booklet is for ages 8 and older. Booklets are available at the visitor center front desk.

 

George Washington Carver NM Junior Ranger badge

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Other fun National Park Sites to explore include:
Kids in Parks
Midwest Archeologcial Center Archeology for Kids


All Fourth Graders! Every Kid in a Park Pass: A free pass for fourth graders. Fourth graders can earn the pass by completing a fun, educational activity at everykidoutdoors.gov and printing a paper voucher. Exchange the paper voucher for a plastic card at public lands that issue other passes.

Explore Junior Ranger Activity Books
Most parks have a junior ranger activity.

 

Front cover of the Plant Doctor Junior Ranger Activity Booklet.

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Front cover of the Scientist Junior Ranger Activity Booklet.

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