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OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program

Jr Ranger Program

 

The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program encourages park guests to explore the outdoor world within OC Parks by developing a sense of belonging, becoming a part of nature and feeling empowered to be stewards of Orange County’s natural and cultural resources. 

 

 

OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program Instructions

Join a guided Jr. Ranger activity or visit a participating park and pick up a regional booklet from the park office or nature center during open office hours or download one here

Complete at least one “Anywhere Activity” and the park-specific activity within that region’s booklet.

Bring the booklet with the completed pages back to the park office or nature center and an OC Parks staff member or volunteer will administer the Jr. Ranger oath and present you with a park badge. 

Visit our FAQ page for more information.

 

Tiered Incentives

Earn prizes for completing activities and visiting multiple locations!

Complete one “Anywhere Activity” and the "Park Activity" for the park you’re visiting to earn a Jr. Ranger badge.

 

Jr. Ranger badge

 

Visit and earn badges at all five parks in one regional booklet to receive an OC Parks Jr. Ranger vest.

 

Jr. Ranger vest

 

Earn all 20 OC Parks Jr. Ranger badges to receive an OC Parks Jr. Ranger backpack.

 

OC Parks Jr. Ranger backpack

 

 

Participating Facilities

The OC Parks Jr. Ranger Program is available at 20 OC Parks facilities, including regional, wilderness and historic parks.