Junior Rangers
June 29, 2010 – August 20, 2010
Locations in Inwood Hill Park (Northern Manhattan), Marine Park (Brooklyn), Crotona Park (Bronx) & Blue Heron Park (Staten Island)
Imagine your child paddling a canoe in quiet blue waters edged with bright green marsh grass, exploring nature from a whole new perspective. Junior Rangers are immersed in a natural setting, participating in fun and educational activities and games. As a Junior Ranger, your child will canoe, fish, learn to use a map and compass, observe wildlife, and even camp out in the park! This low-cost opportunity continues to be extremely popular around the City, so get your application in today.
Camp Schedule
| Week 1: | Ecology |
| Week 2: | Fish, Reptiles, and Amphibians |
| Week 3: | Plants and Trees |
| Week 4: | Explorers, Maps, and Compasses |
| Week 5: | Native American Pathways |
| Week 6: | Birds and Raptors |
| Week 7: | Insects and Invertebrates |
| Week 8: | Outdoor Survival |
| Add an overnight camp-out option (includes BBQ, night hike, and more) for an additional cost (overnight camp-out cost: $10*). Activities and days of the week they are held may vary. | |
Application requirements:
Completed Junior Ranger applications MUST have the
following information or they cannot be processed.
The applications will be processed on a first-come,
first-served basis. Limited openings are available. *Please note: There is limited availability for all weeks at the Junior Ranger Camp sites. Please call (212) 360-2776 for specific information.
- Junior Ranger Registration Form
- Check or money order made out to NYC Parks & Recreation to cover costs. (Due at registration. Remember to put name of camper and camp dates in memo section of check.)
- Proof of scholarship eligibility, if applicable.
- Medical form (must be signed by parent/guardian AND physician; every line must be filled out; must include TB test).
- Proof of ACS voucher eligibility (visit http://newyork.earnbenefits.org/page.php?pageID=115)
- Right to Use Photographic Likeness Form
- Code of Conduct/Consent Form
- Two photos (2” x 2” passport/school photo type)( Photos will not be returned)
Download the 2010 Junior Ranger Summer Program application (PDF, 737 KB)
If you are unable to download the application and need it faxed, emailed, or mailed to you, please call (212) 360-2774.
Please mail completed applications to:
Urban Park Rangers
Jr. Rangers Program
1234 Fifth Avenue, First Floor
New York, NY 10029
Costs:
$65* per week for Regular Hours (9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.). Includes lunch. 1 week minimum.
$10* per week for Extended Hours (8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.)
Add-On Camp-Out: $10* additional. Camp-out dates: July 9, July 23, August 13.
* ½-price scholarships available for children whose parents/guardians can provide proof of one of the following. A photocopy of scholarship paperwork must be included with the application.
- Participation in SSI program
- Participation in Medicaid program
- Participation in public assistance program
- Participation in Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program
- Participation in food stamps program
- Participation in foster child program
- Other forms of proof of income eligibility
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Contact Information:
Call 311 or 212-NEW-YORK outside of NYC) and ask for the Urban Park Rangers or call the Director of
the Junior Ranger Program at (212) 360-2776.