![]() "Explore, Learn, and Protect!" The Junior Ranger motto is recited by children around the country. Each takes an oath of their own to protect parks, continue to learn about parks, and share their own ranger story with friends and family. How Do I Earn My Junior Ranger Badge?There are several ways to earn your Junior Ranger badge at Cuyahoga Valley this summer: Junior Ranger Handbook and Activity CardsInterested youth complete a series of activities during a park visit and share their answers with a ranger. Anyone who completes the Junior Ranger Handbook or the Junior Ranger, Jr. Activity Cards will earn a Junior Ranger badge. Junior Rangers are typically between the ages of 5 to 12, although people of all ages can participate. Find more activities and a virtual Junior Ranger badge by scrolling down this page. Junior Ranger ChallengesDrop in at various locations throughout the park to see a ranger, complete challenges, and earn special stamps. Collect stamps from five themed challenges including: Citizen Science, Pollinators, Rocks, Park, and River to earn a Junior Ranger patch. Junior Ranger Challenges run daily from June 11 through August 12, 10 am – 2 pm, weather permitting. Visit our events calendar for more information on challenges and locations. Junior Ranger & Junior Ranger, Jr. ProgramsChildren and their adults can participate in a free Junior Ranger program. Junior Ranger programs are for kids ages 7-12 and Junior Ranger, Jr. programs are for kids ages 4-6. Complete two of these programs and earn a special Junior Ranger badge. Look for these programs during the summer months. Visit our events calendar and search keywords "Junior Ranger" for more information and to register. ![]() Junior Ranger Day Camp
Junior Ranger Day Camp is back for summer 2023! Choose one session or join us for both weeks in July! For children ages 6 – 12.
![]() NPS / Sue Simenc After You FinishOnce you've completed a Junior Ranger activity, download your badge to print or save! We would love to hear from you!Did you do any of the Junior Ranger activities on our website or design your own patch in The Valley Guide? Share your creations with us – take a photo, create a poem, share a drawing or just send us an email at CUVA_Jr_Ranger@nps.gov. Upcoming Junior Ranger Events |
Last updated: May 24, 2023