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Become A Hampton Jr. Ranger

Hampton National Historic Site

A shirt with a junior ranger badge, patch and hat on it.
Explore. Learn. Protect. Become a Hampton Junior Ranger!

NPS/Tim Ervin

The Junior Ranger motto is recited by children around the country; each taking an oath of their own to protect parks, continue to learn about parks, and share their own ranger story with friends and family.

The NPS Junior Ranger program is an activity based program conducted in almost all parks, and some Junior Ranger programs are national. Many national parks offer young visitors the opportunity to join the National Park Service "family" as Junior Rangers.

Interested youth complete a series of activities during a park visit, share their answers with a park ranger, and receive an official Junior Ranger patch and Junior Ranger certificate. Junior Rangers are typically between the ages of 5 to 13, although people of all ages can participate.

Junior Ranger books can be picked up at the Hampton Visitor Center, as well as a pencil to complete the tasks. Once completed return the book and pencil to a ranger at the Visitor Center, and you will be officially sworn in as a Junior Ranger!

Details
Duration
1 Hour
Activity
Junior Ranger Program
Age(s)
5 and Older
Pets are allowed on the park grounds, however they are not allowed inside any park buildings and must be on a six foot leash.
Entrance fees may apply, see Fees & Passes information.
Reservations
No
Season
Year Round
The park visitor center is open from 9 AM - 4 PM to be able to get Junior Ranger materials.
Accessibility Information
The park visitor center is completely accessible with accessible bathrooms as well. While walking the park to complete the Junior Ranger program most of the park grounds are accessible via gravel paths. If going on the mansion tour to work on the Junior Ranger program, the first floor of the mansion is wheelchair accessible, but not the second floor. 

Hampton National Historic Site

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Last updated: December 13, 2020