Kids & Youth

 

Visiting Jewel Cave? Join thousands of other kids by becoming a Junior Ranger. Stop by the Visitor Center or watch the Park Film to learn more about Jewel Cave!

If you're working on a report for school, you can probably find the answers to your questions by looking through:

• Nature & Science to learn about how Jewel Cave was formed and what speleothems are found here
• History & Culture to learn about how Jewel Cave was first discovered and protected

 

What else can my family do?

For more information about youth activities within the National Park Service, please visit the Junior Ranger Program website. From a Junior Archaeologist to a Night Skies Explorer, from a Junior Ranger Angler to a Junior Cave Scientist, there are many ways to learn about national parks. This program is a great way to enhance your experiences at some of the best natural and cultural resource sites in the world.

 

Junior Cave Scientist

Love caves? Want to learn more and earn a special Junior Cave Scientist badge? You can pick up a book from any NPS site with a cave or download the book at home. Bring in or mail your completed book to any NPS site with a cave and turn it in to earn your badge!