A wooden badge with the woods "Saugus Iron Works Junior Ranger"
30-120 MinutesFee applies

Become a Saugus Iron Works Junior Ranger

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

Work together or adventure on your own, this youth focused program is your one-page guide to your National Park! The Junior Ranger Guide can be completed in-person, online, or by using the National Park Service App.

Work together or adventure on your own, this youth focused program is your one-page guide to your National Park! The Junior Ranger Guide can be completed in-person, online, or by using the National Park Service App. The program consists of prompts to "Explore!" "Learn!" "Protect!" and transforms the Junior Ranger into a group facilitator. Valuing time spent together, the guide provides 3 questions to create connections while leaving space to explore on your own time. With hundreds of years of history, from historic preservation, indigenous culture, to biodiversity, there is something for every adventurer to discover at Saugus Iron Works. To be a Junior Ranger, you need to: receive your badge, create your own adventure, and share what you found special with your exploration group! While designed and targeted towards youth visitors, Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site does not place age limitations on the program, anyone can be a Junior Ranger. The Junior Ranger Guide is available in English and Spanish

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Duration

30-120 Minutes

Fees

There are no entrance fees for Saugus Iron Works and it is free to complete the Junior Ranger Program.

Fees Apply

No

Seasons

Spring, Summer, Fall

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility

The museum and visitor center are fully accessible. The lower industrial site is accessible by both stairs and an inclined path. Park programs, films, and exhibits are accessible through a variety of means including captions, audio descriptions, and self-guided tours.

Pets

Yes — Pets are not allowed in the visitor center, museum, or historic structures.

Reservations

No

Age Info

The age of participants has a wide range. Designed with youth in mind, or to complete the program together, The Junior Ranger Guide provides options for all ages!

Location

Saugus Iron Works National Historic Site

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