Last updated: March 31, 2021
Thing to Do
Become an Independence Junior Ranger
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The park offers three Junior Ranger programs. Try one or try them all!
Families visiting the park can learn more about the sites using the Junior Ranger activity booklet. Pick up a booklet in the Independence Visitor Center and then find historical places, objects, and documents in the park to answer questions in the activity booklet. Participants earn badges.
The Junior Ranger app gives kids a way to interact with the park's stories on their mobile device. Search for "Independence Junior Ranger" in the App Store (for iPhone and iPad only). It's a free download! The young - and young at heart - will enjoy "ringing" the Liberty Bell on this app. Not to mention how much fun you can have dressing up yourself (or your pet) in virtual colonial costume. Participants earn certificates.
At home or school? Take the online Junior Ranger Challenge to learn about the park's stories. Kids earn Junior Ranger badge stickers through the mail. They are spiffy!
*Note: While the park appreciates our Junior Ranger enthusiasts, booklets and badges are not available through the mail. Thank you for your understanding!
Families visiting the park can learn more about the sites using the Junior Ranger activity booklet. Pick up a booklet in the Independence Visitor Center and then find historical places, objects, and documents in the park to answer questions in the activity booklet. Participants earn badges.
The Junior Ranger app gives kids a way to interact with the park's stories on their mobile device. Search for "Independence Junior Ranger" in the App Store (for iPhone and iPad only). It's a free download! The young - and young at heart - will enjoy "ringing" the Liberty Bell on this app. Not to mention how much fun you can have dressing up yourself (or your pet) in virtual colonial costume. Participants earn certificates.
At home or school? Take the online Junior Ranger Challenge to learn about the park's stories. Kids earn Junior Ranger badge stickers through the mail. They are spiffy!
*Note: While the park appreciates our Junior Ranger enthusiasts, booklets and badges are not available through the mail. Thank you for your understanding!
Details
Duration
5-120 Minutes
Activity
Junior Ranger Program
Pets Allowed
No
Pets are not allowed on-site, unless a designated assistive dog or miniature horse. Read the regulations concerning pets and service animals in the Superintendent's Compendium.
Activity Fee
No
There is no fee to participate in any of the park's Junior Ranger programs.
Location
In the Park, At Home, or At School
For the on-site program, pick up an activity booklet at the Independence Visitor Center at 6th and Market Streets.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
Time of Day
Day
The on-site program is only available during the day, but kids can participate in the other two programs anytime.
Accessibility Information
Park buildings, programs, films and exhibits are accessible through a variety of means, including ramps, open captioning, audio description, and assistive listening devices. Check out the full listing of accessibility services available at each site within the park.