Dual Language State Park Junior Ranger Program

*New Dual Language State Park Junior Ranger Program*

Over the summer of 2020, close to 10,000 kids and parents participated in our Virtual Junior Ranger Programs. With so much success and public support, many staff statewide wanted to see these programs continue. Working together, educators of California State Parks, known as Interpreters, developed a dual language Junior Ranger program. We hope that by providing a program that combines both English and Spanish, it will help children develop language skills. Provide an understanding of the extraordinary resources in their California State Parks, and provide them with fun activities they can do at home. At the same time, we are rewarding them for being future stewards of their parks.

Kids can click on the link and go through 6 different modules. These are self-paced activities.

https://prezi.com/p/wopesjnockuu/?present=1

As kids watch the videos, they will need to look out for the code word! This code word is what they will email to our State Park Coordinator. Once he has the code word, he will reward them with a digital badge. After they have earned three badges, they will be eligible for a physical California State Park Junior Ranger badge. Completion of all six programs will earn them the Junior Ranger Patch.

The Statewide Junior Ranger Coordinator is Peter Ostroskie; you may email him at Peter.Ostroskie@Parks.ca.gov. Peter will also be happy to answer any questions you may have about the program.