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Become a Fort McHenry Jr. Ranger
Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
Information on how to become a Fort McHenry Junior Ranger!
The Junior Ranger motto is recited by children around the country; each taking an oath of their own to protect parks, continue to learn about parks, and share their own ranger story with friends and family. The NPS Junior Ranger program is an activity based program conducted in almost all parks, and some Junior Ranger programs are national. Many national parks offer young visitors the opportunity to join the National Park Service "family" as Junior Rangers. Interested youth complete a series of activities during a park visit, share their answers with a park ranger, and receive an official Junior Ranger patch and Junior Ranger certificate. Junior Rangers are typically between the ages of 5 to 13, although people of all ages can participate. Junior Ranger books can be picked up at the Fort McHenry Visitor Center, as well as a pencil to complete the tasks. Once completed return the book and pencil to a ranger at the Visitor Center, and you will be officially sworn in as a Junior Ranger!
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Duration
1 Hour
Fees Apply
No
Seasons
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
The areas where the answers for the junior ranger book can be found are mainly the park visitor center and the star fort historic zone. Both of these areas are accessible feature paved or solid paths to get around. Wheelchairs are also available in the park visitor center if needed.
Pets
Yes — Pets are allowed within the park, however not in some areas that the Junior Ranger activities take place such as the park visitor center and the star fort historic zone.
Reservations
No