Children's Programs
The children's programs are offered during the summer months. The activities are created and presented with a young person's level of learning and interest in mind. Programs are free.

Educational Outreach Programs
Curriculum-based, in-class educational programs are available each spring and fall for 3rd to 5th grades. These outreach programs are offered to elementary schools in Washington County and other areas within a 50-mile radius of the park.
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Junior Ranger Program
Zion offers a guided and self guided Junior Ranger experience. Self-guided activity booklets are on sale at both of the park's visitor centers and the Zion Human History Museum.

Become a Junior Ranger
Hey kids! Become a Zion Junior Ranger and have fun while learning about Zion National Park and the natural world. Becoming a Junior ranger is a great way to explore your national parks while learning how you can help take care of them for the future.

Guided Activities

Children's Programs
 
What
This is a family-oriented program. Children will learn about Zion National Park and the natural world through hands-on activities, hikes, and lessons designed especially for them. Free.

When
Memorial Day weekend through mid-August 2011. Daily programs.

Wear
Activities are outside, so dress comfortably and appropriately for outdoor activities. Please bring water. Hats and sunscreen are recommended on sunny days and rain gear if the weather looks stormy. Close-toed shoes preferred. No flip-flops.

Check the ranger-led activity schedule for subjects.

For Teachers

Kids Helping the Park and the Planet

Parents, Grandparents, and Teachers Helping Kids

 

 

Self Guided Activities

Junior Ranger Activity Booklet: Children ages 6 through 12 can earn a Junior Ranger Badge by completing an activity booklet during their visit.

Children ages 6-8 can earn a badge or a Junior Ranger Explorer Patch by completing the activity booklet and attending a ranger-led program.

Children ages 9-12 can earn a badge or a Junior Ranger Patch by completing the activity booklet and attending a ranger-led program.

Booklets are on sale for one dollar (plus tax) at both visitor centers and the human history museum. Please allow for several hours to complete this booklet as activities include traveling throughout Zion Canyon in search of cool things to discover.

Junior Ranger Helper: Children under 6 years old can earn a Junior Ranger Pin by completing an activity sheet during their visit. Activity sheets are free and available at both visitor centers and human history museum.

Web Rangers: Now you can be a Junior Ranger even if you are not able to visit Zion. By clicking here, you become a member of a growing number of young people who are interested in the world around them and involved with their nation's heritage...The Web Rangers

The Zion Natural History Association provides additional funding for this program.