Spring 2013 schedule is expected to finalize in March for sessions that will run in April or May 2013. If you would like to be put on the waiting list for Spring 2013, please call (408) 846-5632.
Do you like to hike? … Are you curious about Nature?
Learn to track a coyote or deer.
Imagine yourself as a Native American.
Explore the habitats of bobcats, raccoons, birds and fish.
Become a Jr. Ranger!
Jr. Rangers are ages 9-11 (usually 4th-5th grade).
Jr. Ranger Programs run in several County Parks each spring and fall.
Registration is limited to 20 kids per park.
Jr. Rangers usually meet once a week for two hours, four weeks in a row (Schedules may vary).
Jr. Rangers may participate in this program only once. (Sorry, no repeats.)
On the first day each Jr. Ranger is given a free T-Shirt and logbook. Each day they meet, Jr. Rangers explore park resources through hands-on activities and outdoor adventures with park staff. Jr. Ranger badges and certificates are awarded based on attendance and good behavior. Graduating Jr. Rangers may also be invited to a free overnight campout with program staff.
For more information or to get on the mailing list for upcoming program dates and locations, call (408) 846-5632 or email interp@prk.sccgov.org. Please include your name, phone number and mailing address (or email address) so we can contact you.
If program dates and park locations are posted below, register your kids now!
Download the Jr. Ranger Registration Form below, fill it out and send it in. What a great way to get your kids outdoors and into a free, safe and fun program!
| Free Spring 2013 Jr. Ranger Program Dates: |
| Anderson County Park (Morgan Hill) |
4 Wednesdays |
May 1, 8, 15, and 22 |
4-6 pm |
| Hellyer County Park (south San Jose) |
Tuesday through Friday |
April 9-12 |
3:30-5:30 pm |
| Calero County Park (near southwest San José) |
4 Thursdays |
April 25 and May 2, 9, and 23 |
4-6 pm |
| Vasona County Park (Los Gatos) |
Monday through Thursday |
April 8-11 |
10am to noon |
| Ed Levin County Park (near Milpitas) |
4 Fridays |
April 26 and May 3, 10, and 17 |
4-6 pm |
| Sanborn (Saratoga) |
4 Mondays |
April 29 and May 6, 13, and 20 |
4-6 pm |
| Metcalf Motorcycle County Park (Coyote Creek area South of San Jose) |
6 Saturdays |
April 20 & 27, May 4, 11, 18, & 25 |
9 am-12 pm |
| (Jr. Rangers must supply their own dirt bikes and gear, there are no rental vehicles at Motorcycle Park. You must contact Park Ranger Ruhstorfer at 226-5223 if you are interested in this program.) |
| An optional overnight campout is scheduled for June 1-2 at Joseph D. Grant County Park for all Spring 2013 Jr. Rangers who meet the attendance and behavior expectations. |