• Statue of Liberty N.M.

    Statue Of Liberty

    National Monument New York

For Kids

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Junior Ranger Program

This family-friend on-site program encourages teamwork and gives participants an opportunity to learn about one of the world's most famous symbols of freedom. The activities are fun and teach children about the National Park Service, Liberty Island and why this National Monument is important to protect and preserve.

  • The booklet can be obtained at the Liberty Island Information Center or in advance for a head start before you arrive.
  • When finished, bring the booklet to the Information Center on Liberty Island.

Time: The Junior Ranger Program is a self-paced activity and is available at all times.
Location: Junior Ranger Badge can only be acquired on Liberty Island.
Ages: 7-12, Recommended. All are welcome to participate!
Duration: 1 to 2 hours.


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Ranger Mike talks about Liberty's Symbols

Search For Liberty's Symbols

Every Saturday and Sunday, Park Rangers lead children through a short outdoor explanation of the Statue's many symbols, including the torch, tablet, crown and chains. Participating children are then ready to search for the symbols scattered throughout the lawn beneath Liberty's feet.

Please Note: Parents are required to stay with their children throughout the entire program. Families can meet with the Rangers directly behind the Gift Pavilion at the scheduled time. The Gift Pavilion is to the right of the main dock. Times and location may vary. Visit the Information Center for more details. Search for Liberty's Symbols is weather permitting.

Time: Weekends, 11:15am and 2:15pm
Location: South lawn, behind the Gift Pavilion.
Ages: 6-10, Recommended. All are welcome!
Duration: 20 minutes
 
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A few of the items at the Junior Ranger Table

Junior Ranger Table

Weather permitting, Rangers are stationed outside during the day promoting our Junior Ranger Program, explaining the day's outside Ranger guided tours and displaying a series of unique Statue artifacts that children can touch and interact with.

The Junior Ranger Table is geared towards children, but families and individuals are also welcome. Kids can use the Junior Ranger Table as a starting point for their Junior Ranger Program.

Ages: 6-14. All are welcome to participate!
 
Be a Junior Ranger

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Become a WebRanger today - games, activites, journals, photos...design your own ranger station!

You can be a NPS WebRanger!

You have to check this out at: WebRanger program. This is the National Park Service's on-line Junior Ranger program for kids of all ages. If you love your National Parks, Monuments and Historic Sites, this site is for you.

Did You Know?

Liberty Island dock with statue in background

Several agencies have been caretakers for the Statue.  The U.S. Lighthouse Board cared for the statue as the first electric lighthouse or "navigational aid" 1886 - 1902, followed by the War Department 1902 - 1933 and since 1933 she has been cared for by employees of the National Park Service.