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Junior Rangers

Saguaro National Park West
Offers Junior Ranger
Wilderness Day Camp

Saguaro National Park's Tucson Mountain District (West), located at 2700 North Kinney Road, offers two and three day Junior Ranger Wilderness Camp for kids 10 to 13 years old.

The camp includes a variety of fun, hands-on activities such as hiking, exploring, compass and map reading, tracking the Desert Tortoise, and an exhilarating night hike with story telling. Children will also learn how to pick a camp site and pitch a tent, cook with a backpack stove, and hike safely in the wilderness. These skills will be learned through active demonstrations and activities, which are designed to help children explore the desert, learn about nature, and have fun in the great outdoors.

Camp hours are full days except for the day of the night hike which is a longer day. If you have day care concerns, or need flexible drop off/pickup times, please let us know. The camp fee is $20.00 per child for a two day camp and $30.00 per child for a three day camp. Camps are generally held over regularly scheduled school breaks. Space is limited. Reservations are required.

For more detailed information follow the link Saguaro National Park West Junior Ranger Wilderness Day Camp or please feel free to contact Ranger Chip Littlefield at 733-5157, or email him at chip_littlefield@nps.gov.