Assateague Island National Seashore - For Kids (U.S. National Park Service)

Take a closer look at marine organisms in the waters around Assatague. 31 kb

Programs For Kids
Assateague Island National Seashore offers a variety of kids programs during the summer months. Check at the Barrier Island or Toms Cove visitor centers for program descriptions and schedules.

It's easy and fun to be a junior ranger. 32 kb

April 26, 2008 National Junior Ranger Day Activities

Junior Ranger Program
For kids ages 6-14. It's easy and fun to be a junior ranger. Learn more about the seashore and earn a Junior Ranger patch. Purchase an activity booklet at the Toms Cove or Barrier Island visitor centers. When you have completed the activities in the booklet and attended two ranger-guided programs, you'll receive a Junior Ranger certificate and a patch. A Mini-Ranger Program is available for kids ages 4-5. Learn more about the seashore and earn a Mini-Ranger badge. Ask for an activity booklet at the Toms Cove or Barrier Island visitor centers. When you have completed the activities in the booklet and attended a ranger-guided program, you'll receive a Mini-Ranger certificate and a badge. Both the Junior Ranger and the Mini-Ranger programs are available year-round.