About Junior Rangers
Junior Rangers are born to explore. If you have an interest in nature, animals and the outdoors then Junior Rangers is for you.
Parks Victoria’s Junior Ranger program is an exciting environmental program encouraging primary-aged children and their families to explore and have fun in Victoria’s parks and reserves by participating in a wealth of activities during the school holidays.
Junior Rangers is not a club; no membership is required to take part in activities.
How can I become a Junior Ranger?
Get involved in Junior Rangers- it’s easy!
- Participate in one of the many Junior Ranger activities offered in some of Victoria’s parks during the school holidays and occasional weekends
- D.I.Y. - download the activity sheets to explore and discover a park in your area
- Subscribe to the seasonal Junior Ranger newsletter
- Read and live by the Junior Ranger Way
What do I get for becoming a Junior Ranger?
Kids participating in Junior Ranger Walks & Talks will receive a Junior Ranger badge and sticker. Selected parks will also provide participants with a Junior Ranger certificate for the completion of certain activities.
Junior Rangers and their families can also subscribe to the seasonal Junior Ranger newsletter which is jam packed with park news, interesting facts, great ideas of what you can do with your family in Victoria’s parks and details of upcoming Junior Ranger activities.
Information for parents
- Children should bring a hat, drink, wear sunscreen, sensible shoes (no thongs) and clothing suitable for the activity and weather
- Remember to bring your camera!
- Junior Ranger activities may be cancelled due to bad weather, days of high fire danger or if staff are required for bushfire response
- A parent or adult guardian must accompany children during all Junior Ranger activities – Rangers are not responsible for ‘minding’ children
- Rangers are trained in Occupational Health and Safety and will advise children and parents of any hazards or risks at the beginning of the activity
- Rangers carry first aid kits and radio or telephone communications at all times
- Due to safety reasons, some Junior Ranger activities are only permitted for children of certain ages and/or have a limit of participant numbers. Please observe these before booking your child into the activity and book early to avoid missing out.
