With additional summer and winter Junior Ranger Programs now offered in Yosemite even more children have the opportunity to participate. The results are impressive: In 2010 more than 25,000 children became Yosemite Junior Rangers, a dramatic increase from 15,000 in 2008 and 6,000 in 2007.
These programs offer outdoor exploration which encourages a love of the outdoors, national parks and a healthy lifestyle. By completing ranger led activities, including nature walks—with rangers engaging children through hands-on activities like identifying natural bear food—to finishing work books, kids can earn their Junior Ranger status. In 2012 new technology will supplement the traditional learning tools by presenting apps and visual media for a broader learning experience. They then leave the park proudly sporting their Junior Ranger Badge.
Thanks to your continued support there are more programs, more rangers, more children learning about and connecting with the outdoors and Yosemite.
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