Be a Valley Forge Junior Ranger

Complete the activities to earn your badge!

NPS Photo / B. Dhunjisha

Pick up a copy of the Junior Ranger Activity Booklet from a ranger at the visitor center. The Visitor Center at Valley Forge is open every day from 9 AM to 5 PM (closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days). You may also download and print the Junior Ranger Activity Book at home prior to your visit and bring it with you to the park.

Follow the instructions in the book, complete the required number of activities (many of them can only be done during a visit to the park), then speak to a ranger at the visitor center to receive your official Valley Forge Junior Ranger Badge!

Download the Valley Forge Junior Ranger Activity Book

Details

Duration

1-2 Hours

Activity

Junior Ranger Program

A combination of written pages in the activity book and in-park activities.

Age(s)

7 and Older

Designed for kids aged 7 -12, but open to all.

Pets Allowed

Yes with Restrictions

Dogs are allowed to be on most park trails, but not inside the visitor center.

Learn more about dog-friendly trails here.

Learn how to be a B.A.R.K. Ranger!

Activity Fee

No

There are no fees at Valley Forge!

Location

Visitor Center at Valley Forge

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

The park is open every day from 7 AM to 30 mintues after sunset.

The Visitor Center at Valley Forge and the museum exhibit is open daily, 9 AM to 5 PM. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's days.

Accessibility Information

Accessible parking areas and trails are available throughout the park. Please refer to the park brochure map or speak to a park ranger for more detailed information.

Check out the Virtual Junior Ranger program for a Valley Forge Junior Ranger experience that doesn't require a visit to the park and provides accessible web-based activities!