1-2 HoursFee applies
Become a Manzanar Junior Ranger
Manzanar National Historic Site
At home or at Manzanar, becoming a junior ranger is a great way to learn about the stories of Manzanar.
Manzanar's Junior Ranger program offers a great opportunity for children to interact with National Park Rangers, experience exhibits, watch the 22-minute film and explore the site. Participants in the program will complete an activity booklet consisting of a dozen activities including a scavenger hunt, word puzzle, word search, mapping and writing activities. These activities highlight Manzanar and Owens Valley history and introduce the peoples who lived at Manzanar. While many children struggle with the concept of incarceration, the Junior Ranger program offers one way for them to connect with the place and its stories. Children who complete the program will earn a Junior Ranger badge and certificate. Activities are tailored for children between the ages of 4 to 15; however, anyone is welcome to participate. Many National Park Sites have their own Junior Ranger Programs, collect a badge at each one!
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Details
Duration
1-2 Hours
Duration Details
The length of time needed to become a Manzanar Junior Ranger varies greatly based on age and other factors. With focused effort, the on-site experience usually take 1-2 hours as it requires watching the 22 minute film, reveiwing exhibits, and driving the tour route. The at home experience also requires the film (available on the Manzanar YouTube Channel), but also relies on website searches.
Fees
The booklet, badge, and access to the site are all free.
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
If completing the Mananar Junior Ranger Program at the site, the park film is captioned and scripts are available upon request. Special listening devices are also available. Some site exhibits are audio described. If completing the program at home, the park film on the YouTube Channel is captioned. Rangers are available to mail booklets.
Pets
No — (a)(1) The following structures and/or areas are closed to the possession of pets: The visitor center and the fenced cemetery area. (a)(3) Pets may be left unattended and tied to an object in the following areas, under the conditions noted: In the area directly to the north of the entrance door, by the bench. Pets may not be tied to the stair railing. Pets left unattended that are determined to be a nuisance or left in an unsafe manner will be reported to the local animal control officials. (a)(5) Pet excrement must be disposed of in accordance with the following conditions: Immediately scooped up with plastic bags or paper and disposed of in a trash can.
Reservations
No — No reservations are required.
Age Info
Activities are tailored for children between the ages of 4 to 15; however, anyone is welcome to participate.
Location
Manzanar Visitor Center