Kennesaw Mountain Junior Ranger Summer Day Camp
Summer Address:
The Junior Ranger Summer Day Camp is an opportunity for children to learn about American and environmental history in a fun, innovative way! The camp takes place at Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park for two, Monday - Friday sessions. During the week, kids will be immersed in social and environmental history, two important aspects of Kennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park. Through hands-on activities, campers will learn what it was like to be Civil War soldiers and artillerymen and, for a day, drill, march and learn weapon safety just as soldiers did 146 years ago! Kids will also experience civilian life through activities teaching about clothing, etiquette, food and outdoor cooking techniques of Victorian America. In addition to social and military history, campers will learn about their local environment. On guided hikes lead by botany experts, campers will discover (and taste!) the site’s edible landscape by exploring the Battlefield’s nearly 3,000 acres of fields and woods. Additional archeology and “Leave No Trace” classes allow kids to understand their role in protecting precious landscapes. Off-site programs include visits to other local national parks where site rangers will conduct special activities just for Kennesaw “Mountaineers.” We believe kids learn better when they are having lots of fun! Through this unique combination of physical activity, presentations, hands-on creativity and a diverse yet cohesive subject matter, kids WILL grow to appreciate the story of their past and the natural world around them. At the end of their week with us, kids will not just be junior rangers...they'll be Junior Ranger Mountaineers!
Camp Type:
 Day
Year Established: Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 9 to 12 years old Cost/Week: less than $75.00/wk Religious Affiliation: None Camp Owner(s): Camp Director(s): Nearest Large City: Atlanta Off Season Rental: No |
Camp Focus:
Academic and Pre-College Camps: History Adventure Camps: Environmental Adventure Camps: Hiking Adventure Camps: Primitive Skills Special Accommodations: Food Allergies, N/A |
- Arts and Crafts
Adventure Activities:
- Primitive Skills
Academic Activities:
- Public Speaking and Debate
There will be two camp sessions: June 7-11 and June 14-18, 2010. The camp is free of charge, however, there is a $15 fee for the required camp vest.
Children must be between ages 9 – 12 at the time of camp enrollment.
- Registration sheets may be found on the park’s website. Space is limited in both sessions and children will be accepted in order of receipt of registration sheets.
- Parents are required to attend an orientation session (to be announced) after confirmation of camp enrollment.
