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Junior Ranger Summer Camp
Junior Ranger Summer Campers
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Junior Rangers take a time out to pose for a group photo.
 
Junior Rangers are taught about Florida's wildlife from Ranger Andy.

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Junior Rangers are taught about Florida's wildlife by Ranger Andy.

Calling all kids:
Junior Ranger Summer Camp
time is here

Junior Ranger Summer Camp is an educational and fun way for kids to learn about Florida’s native and Spanish history and experience the outdoors. Kids will be instructed by National Park Rangers about what it means to be a Junior Ranger and discover the importance of America’s National Parks.

 

Open enrollment — We offer open enrolment for children between the ages of 6 to 10, who are interested in exploring and being outdoors!

Registration is free — That is right all registration and activities are 100% free of charge.

Experience History — They will learn about Florida’s native cultures and the Spanish explorers first hand from National Park Rangers in our replica village, CampUzita.

Two days a week to choose from — For those busy summer schedules we offer enrollment on either Wednesday or Friday. Camp runs from June 17th through August 7th with our special end of summer festival, open to all Junior Rangers on August 8th.

Registration is easy

***Registration is now full we are no longer accepting aplications***

Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. For more information please call 941-792-0458

 
Did You Know?  

Did You Know?
The size and speed of the horse was one of the primary advantages the Spanish conquistadors had over Native Americans. An accomplished cavalryman, Hernando de Soto brought over 200 horses as part of his 1539 conquest of La Florida. To Learn more, visit De Soto National Memorial, Bradenton, Florida.
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Last Updated: May 29, 2009 at 14:33 EST