Just for Kids
The future needs adults who have an understanding of the natural world and know how to make wise environmental decisions. In order to become those adults, the kids of today have to spend time outdoors playing and learning. Parents, teachers and youth leaders fill a vital role in providing enjoyable and educational outdoor opportunities for children and youth.
Junior Ranger Program
We need your help to take care of the National Forests. Come be a part of the Forest Ranger team by becoming a Junior Ranger! Each forest has a booklet filled with games and activities. The more you complete in the booklet, the more prepared you’ll be to get out on the trail and know what’s around you.
Every Kid Outdoors
Every Kid Outdoors provides the opportunity for fourth graders and their families to have access to public lands for free with the Every Kid Outdoors pass (America the Beautiful Equivalent)!
Animal Names in Alaska Native Languages
Learn some words of the many languages of Alaska. Languages referenced include LingĂt (also known as Tlingit), Xaad KĂl (also known as Haida), Sm’algyax (also known as Tsimshian), Eyak and Alutiiq.
Team Smokey!
Welcome Kids! Explore the different sections below to learn all sorts of ways you can help prevent wildfires. You’ll find activities, games, and learn a lot about protecting the forest. Have fun!
Tongass Children's Forest
As of July 2011, the Tongass National Forest has become the largest National Forest committed to serving youth and providing opportunities for youth to be involved with stewardship, conservation education, and having fun in the out of doors.
Chugach Children's Forest
The Chugach Children’s Forest introduces diverse, young Alaskans to their wild backyard. Despite the abundance of wild places in Alaska, many Alaskan youth have never ventured outside their local communities to explore Alaska’s vast expanse of public lands.