Be a Junior Ranger

Become a Junior Ranger!

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The Junior Ranger Program encourages children ages 4 and above and their parents to explore both the history and nature of Fort Matanzas as a family and is a fun way for young visitors and their families to get the most out of their visit. As Junior Rangers, children will be a part of our team helping to protect our parks.

Free booklets are available in the Visitor Center or digitally here .

To Become a Junior Ranger Do the Following

Look at the models and read the exhibits in the visitor center and breezeway
Watch the movie about the park and fort
Visit the fort
Walk the nature trail or beach boardwalk
Complete five or more of the activities in the booklet. Blue-starred activities are for children age 4-7; red-starred activities are for children age 8 and up.

Completing these requirements will earn children a certificate of completion and an official Junior Ranger Badge from Fort Matanzas National Monument.

Allow at least 1 1/2 hours to complete the Junior Ranger Program during your visit.