Crafty Kids

Visitors engaging with a volunteer for a crafty kids program.
Hands on activities allow rangers to connect people to special stories about White Sands in a fun way.

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Have fun getting your hands involved while learning about White Sands! Kids will use their imagination to fashion a craft while listening to a ranger-led interpretive program. Rangers will share surprising facts about the creepy crawlers, amazing adapters, and out-of-this-world geology of White Sands while guiding kids through a take-home craft project.

Targeted age range is 6-10 years old. Parents are welcome to stay and participate in the program.

When

Offered on specific days at 2 p.m. during spring, winter and Thanksgiving school breaks.

2016 Crafty Kids Schedule

  • March 13 through March 26, 2016 - Everyday at 2 p.m.
  • November 20 through November 26, 2016 - Everyday at 2 p.m.
  • December 18 through December 24, 2016 and December 26 through December 31, 2016 - Everyday at 2 p.m.(Closed December 25, 2016)

Activities

Download Crafty Kid activity sheets that you can do at home.

Reservations

Reservations are not required or permitted.

Where

The visitor center courtyard. In the case of inclement weather, the program may be moved into the visitor center.

Cost

Program is free.

Program length

30 minutes

Fitness

This program requires children to stand for approximately 30 minutes while they complete their craft activity. Seating may be provided upon request.

Accessibility

The visitor center and the courtyard are wheelchair and stroller accessible.

Service animals are allowed in all monument facilities open to the general public.

Restrooms

Public restrooms are available outside the visitor center area.

Seating

Seating is available in the courtyard.

Pets

Pets are not allowed in the visitor center or the courtyard.

Large groups

Seating is limited. Please be considerate of other park visitors. Contact us to inquire about a large group reservation.

Last updated: August 25, 2016

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

PO Box 1086
Holloman AFB, NM 88330

Phone:

575 479-6124

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