Junior Ranger Camp - East District
NPS Junior Rangers explore the Freeman Trail during camp. 2012 Saguaro East Junior Ranger Summer Camp Information The Rincon Mountain District of Saguaro National Park will offer four Junior Ranger Camps during the month of June. These camps are designed for children 6 - 11 years of age. Participants will learn about the plants and animals of the Sonoran Desert through ranger-led hikes, environmental games, and craft projects. Each camp will meet Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Saguaro National Park (East). Wednesday afternoon includes a graduation ceremony where participants will become official Junior Rangers. This ceremony will begin at 12:00 noon -- family and friends are invited to attend. Applications will be accepted from February 15 through May 4, 2012. A lottery drawing to determine registrants will be held on May 5, with results available that afternoon. Download an application here, and drop it off or mail it to the visitor center at 3693 S. Old Spanish Trail, 85730. Call (520) 733-5153 with any questions. The cost of the three day program is $25.00 per child. 
JUNIOR RANGER CAMP DATES:
Camps for New Campers age 6-11 June 11-13, 18-20, 25-27 Graduate Camp June 4-6 |
Did You Know?
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