Fun in the great outdoors!

The Junior Ranger program gives young people the chance to discover their natural and cultural environment through a range of practical and fun activities. You could find yourself involved in:

• Spying on animals with binoculars or microscopes
• Lending a helping hand to Landcare
• Exploring Indigenous culture
• Creating artworks using nature
• Discovering new environments on a bike hike

See some of our past Junior Rangers in action:

• Darwin Runior Rangers
• Katherine Junior Rangers
• Alice Springs Junior Rangers

Who, What, Where, When and How

There have been some exciting changes to the Junior Ranger Program in 2011 so please make sure you read all of the information below carefully.

Who
Any between the ages of 9 and 11 can become a Junior Ranger. All you need is an interest in the bush and a sense of adventure.

What
There are 15 activities run over a 10 week period (during the school term) with other Family Special Events run throughout the year.

Where
Most activities are conducted in our local Parks and Reserves and involve experts wherever possible.

When
Activities are held on the same afternoon/evening each week and some weekends (but not on long weekends).

Darwin – Term 2 (April to June)
Katherine – Term 3 (July to September)
Alice Springs – Term 3 (July to September)

Want to know more?

• 2011 Junior Ranger Program Information – Darwin
• 2011 Junior Ranger Program Information - Katherine
• 2011 Junior Ranger Program Information – Alice Springs

How do I become a Junior Ranger?

Applications are now open for the 2011 Junior Ranger Program in all regions.

Fill out the Expression of Interest form and return it to your local Junior Ranger Coordinator by Monday 28th February.

 

This Adobe PDF document may require a newer version of Adobe Reader than you are currently using. Click here to download the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader.

back to top