Just for Kids
Reading Ranger Program
Summer 2026 Dates
August 10, 2026
August 17, 2026
The Reading Ranger program takes place on Mondays at 10am- 11am at the lower pavilion by the visitor parking lot. Each week children will be read a book and then complete an activity. All participants must have a parent or guardian with them during the program. Our program that includes read-aloud stories focusing on environmentalism and conservation read by a Forest Service Ranger and volunteers. We are proud to promote the Forest 250 initiative to inspire our younger guests to become good stewards of the land.
Junior Ranger Program
Jr Ranger Morris after being sworn in as an official Junior Ranger at Grey Towers NHS.
Children of all ages can participate in this free program. Children will be given a workbook with activities to be completed on the grounds. After the child finishes the activities in the workbook such as scavenger hunts and conservation-based questions, they will have the opportunity to be sworn in as a Junior Ranger at Grey Towers NHS. The Junior Ranger will then be given the official prestigious wooden Junior Ranger badge. The Junior Ranger program is designed to encourage children to appreciate nature and be more aware of the world around them.
Junior Ranger workbooks can be found at our Visitor Center starting at 11:30am and completed workbooks can be given to staff by 3:00pm on museum tour days. Children must be present to receive a badge.
- The Junior Ranger Program is available on days there are public tours of the museum, and the Visitor Center is open.
Children Having Fun at Grey Towers
These photos highlight children having fun on the property. Our Junior Ranger and Reading Ranger Program are a big hit with the kiddos as well as our children's craft area at most of our larger events and festivals.
