CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – Dunbar Cave State Natural Area has announced its second Junior Ranger Day Camp, designed for children ages 8 and 9 years old.
Programs will help children build a better relationship with the great outdoors and have fun while learning. Camp will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Wednesday – Friday, June 17 – 19. Participants must attend all three days to earn a Tennessee State Parks Jr. Ranger certificate and badge.
Topics that will be covered include: Safety; Bats and Cave (including a hike into the cave); Plants; Insects; Water – Ecology/Critters and Erosion/Pollution; and Birds of Prey. Campers will also complete a service project to help out the park and its wildlife. This project may include making a bird house or feeder or helping to beautify the park. A schedule of activities and a list of requirements will be sent to campers once they are registered.
This camp is provided free by the State of Tennessee State Parks. It is limited to the first 30 participants to be registered. Reservations will be taken from 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., May 25 – 31 at (931) 648-5526.
There are two ways to become an official Tennessee State Parks’ Junior Ranger. One is to attend a camp. If children are unable to go to a camp, then interested kids ages 6-14 may complete a series of activities found in the Junior Ranger Adventure Guide.
The sign-up process is easy. To get started, sign up for a Junior Ranger Camp by contacting the office of participating state parks. Free Junior Ranger Adventure Guides are available at any state park. To download a copy of the Adventure Guide or to find upcoming Junior Ranger Camps in your area, visit www.tnstateparks.com/junior_ranger.