Kids in Parks

California State Parks Programs for Kids

Exploring Nature in Your Neighborhood  -  NEW! Get outside and have fun exploring nature, whether it's in a state park, your community park, or even your own backyard or neighborhood. There's lots to see and do out there, so check out these fun ideas.  Bet you'll be surprised by what you find! more...

Junior Rangers Find out how you can become a junior ranger! We now offer a brand new Junior Ranger Adventure Guide that you can print out. There are special prizes to reward you for discovering the fun in many of California's state parks! more...

Litter Getters The Litter Getter Program will keep you earning prizes throughout your visits to California State Parks, and at the same time you'll be helping protect our wildlife. You'll be helping to keep the parks clean, while learning about how you can make a difference. more...

Junior Lifeguards
Want to become a California State Parks Junior Lifeguard? Or maybe you just want to learn more about being safe and having fun in the water. Or explore the history of the lifeguards that work in our state parks. You can find all of this and more by following the link below.
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Online Adventures Download activity pages and have fun! California State Parks Online Adventures teach you about state parks while doing things you enjoy. Click on the link below to start your journey. more...

State Parks Kids Mailbox Want to share your State Parks experiences with us and with other kids, or read about other kids and the fun they had at State Parks?  Just click the link below to learn more. more...