Summer (2009) - Every Saturday*

* Some weekend large scale special events will impact our ability to offer "exclusive" Jr. Ranger activities. On those weekends, the Jr. Ranger activity will be described as such - families and children are encouraged to simply experience the events and interact with program presenters and rangers on duty.

Like our other advertised programs, engaging in an activity is a public event; we do not reserve special tours for groups, families or individuals during the summer.

Groups planning to visit and participate in a scheduled activity are welcome to call ahead to provide a "heads up" to our staff. However, a "heads up" is just that and does not constitute a "reserved ranger guided program" for the group.

The Jr. Ranger Activity Booklet is always available to use - any day or everyday.

Effigy Mounds National Monument presents annual summer Junior Ranger Programs. Events for children interested in the National Park Junior Ranger program will be scheduled throughout the summer. Most weeks the participants will be invited to learn something different about our natural world, American Indian culture, and the national park system.

* Here comes the sun...

...the summer is normally indicated by the summer solstice when the Sun is usually at its greatest declination on June 20 or 21, the beginning of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. Please check the "Schedule of Events" link for specific dates, including "summer" date ranges, and times programs are offered.

2009 Jr. Ranger Saturday Programs:

July 4th
60th Anniversary Coloring Contest

July 11th
American Indian Heritage Celebration
(Join us to see traditional Native American crafters.)

July 18th
Animal Tracks and Trails

July 25th
Petroglyphs and Rock Painting

August 1st
Bird Calls

August 8th
Scavenger Hunt

August 15th
Frogs and Toads

August 22nd
Children’ s Archeology Day

The children will have an opportunity to earn National Park badges, patches, and certificates along with learning more about the world that surrounds them.