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NPF KIDS

Welcome to the National Park Foundation Kids page! Just like the parks themselves, there’s a lot here to explore! See how kids around the country are connecting to the parks and helping to protect them.

PARKS FOR PLAY 2010Have Fun In The Parks

Discover just some of the ways your kids can enjoy and connect to national parks with “Parks for Play: 35 National Park Adventures for Kids of All Ages.” This new resource produced by the National Park Foundation showcases 35 great national parks to be enjoyed specifically by kids and families. It’s free and here to help you share a park and shape a life.

IT’S SUMMER IN THE PARKS!

Let your summer adventure in the national parks begin! There is plenty to see and do. Start by downloading your NPF Kids Summer Activity Map.

activity map

Already finished and want to check your answers? Click here to find out if you were right!

CHECK OUT ALL YOU CAN DO!

  • Electronic Field Trip – Electronic Field Trips bring the National Parks directly to your classroom for free. Thousands of kids across the country and world have participated in the live broadcasts from America’s national parks. Also learn about the parks through our interactive Web sites filled with games and activities.

  • First Bloom – Do you know the difference between native and invasive plant species? First Bloom helps teach kids in cities answers to that question and many more.

  • Junior Rangers – Learn how you can join the National Park Service family by becoming a Junior Ranger. Also, enter into the Junior Ranger Essay contest giving kids ages 9-12 the chance to write about why they love the parks.

  • Web Ranger – Wanna learn more about how to become a Ranger right now!? Get started online by checking out Web Rangers!