Junior Ranger Summer Camp

Join us at DeSoto National Memorial

For our Annual Junior Ranger Summer Camp

Junior Ranger Summer Camp is an educational and fun way for your kids to learn about Florida’s native and Spanish history and experience the outdoors. Kids will be instructed by Park Rangers about what it means to be a Junior Ranger and discover the importance of America’s National Parks.

Open enrollment — We offer open enrolment for children between the ages of 6 to 12, who are interested in exploring and being outdoors!

Registration is free — That is right all registration and activities are 100% free of charge.

Experience History — They will learn about Florida’s native cultures and the Spanish explorers first hand from De Soto National Memorial Park Rangers and volunteers.

Two days a week to choose from — For those busy summer schedules we offer enrollment on either Thursday or Friday. Camp runs from June 23^rd through August 12^th with our special end of summer Junior Ranger Commencement ceremony on August 13^th.

Registration is easy— Register your child beginning June 1^st by visiting our web site www.nps.gov/deso. Click on the Junior Ranger Summer Camp link and download the registration form, or pick one up at the Visitor Center and you can:

1)    Drop it off at the park to the Visitor Center Information desk

2)    Mail It to:

De Soto National Memorial

Attn: Jr. Ranger Camp

P.O. Box 15390

Bradenton, Florida 34280

3)     or fax it to us at 941-792-5094

But hurry space is limited and camp days do fill up quickly!

Camp admission and all activities are free. Camp hours are 9:00 a.m. till noon. For more information please call 941-792-0458 or visit www.nps.gov/deso. DeSoto National Memorial is located at 8300 De Soto Memorial Hwy. Bradenton at the Northern terminus of 75^th street West. I-75 exit 220 SR-64 Manatee Ave.

941-792-0458

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