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Become
a Junior Ranger at Zion National Park and learn
more about the natural world all around. Program
available May 27 through September 2, 2000.
Ages
6 through 12
Children 6 to 12 years old may participate and earn up
to two awards: a certificate/pin and a patch.
To earn both you must attend one session of
the Junior Ranger Program at the Zion Nature
Center and one other Ranger-led program (guided
walk, patio talk, or evening program), or two
Junior Ranger Programs. Awards may be collected
at the Zion Nature Center from 8:30 to 11:30
a.m. and from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. daily.
Ages
5 or younger
Children 5 years old or younger can earn a Junior Ranger
decal. Complete an activity sheet available
at the Zion Canyon or Kolob Canyons Visitor
Centers.
Nature
Center Programs
Programs are specifically designed for children 6-12 years
old. The 6-year old minimum age is strictly
enforced.
Daily
Programs
Two different sets of programs
are offered daily. Topics range from plants
and animals to geology and archeology. Sessions
are presented daily: 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. and
1:30-4:00 p.m., May 27 through Sept. 2, 2000.
The morning and afternoon sessions are different
and children may attend both.
Registration
Sign-up at the Zion Nature
Center. Register for the 9:00 a.m. session at
8:30 and for the 1:30 p.m. session at 1:00.
There is a US $2.00 per child fee.
Zion
Nature Center
The Nature Center is in the South Campground. Watch for
the Nature Center sign 1/2 mile north of the
park entrance.
What
to Wear
Many of our activities are
outdoors. Dress comfortably and wear sturdy,
closed-toe shoes; no sandals. Hats are good
on hot, sunny days; bring raingear if the weather
looks stormy.
Parents
Please make sure children have
eaten before coming to the program. Children
must be with their parents between sessions
if attending both in the morning and in the
afternoon. Please be prompt when dropping off
and picking up children.
•Additional
funding for this program is provided by the
Zion Natural History Association.
•Enhance
your understanding and enjoyment of Zion National
Park by taking part in a ranger program. Programs
are offered at Zion Canyon and Kolob Canyons.
Topics include geology, plants, animals, human
history, and more. Programs include guided walks,
guided shuttle tours, short talks at visitor
centers, and evening programs at campground
amphitheaters and at Zion Lodge.
•All
programs are free. Check the weekly schedules
posted at visitor centers and bulletin boards
throughout the park for times, places, and subjects
Need
More Information? Find out more about the Southern
Utah Area
and get detailed information regarding Lodging
around Zion National Park.
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