Junior Ranger

Bert the Turtle does the Junior Missileer handbook

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For nearly three decades Minuteman Missile field personnel protected and defended our nation. Now you can learn about the duties they performed and why the Cold War was a defining event in American History. Minuteman Missile National Historic Site's Junior Ranger Program is a great way for children, as well as their parents, to experience the park. By completing several different activities, the whole family will learn about:

• Why Minuteman Missiles were so important during the Cold War and still are today
• How the Air Force personnel lived and worked at Minuteman sites
• The mission of the National Park Service and our ranger staff

 

Cover of the Junior Missileer handbook and patch

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Completing the Program

The Junior Ranger program booklets can be picked up on site at the Minuteman Missile Visitor Center or can be downloaded for work in advance of a visit:Junior Ranger Program, All Ages

Follow the directions closely, then after you have completed the program mail it to:
Minuteman Missile National Historic Site
24545 Cottonwood Road
Philip, SD 57567

A National Park Service Ranger will check your completed program to make sure you qualify for Junior Ranger status. You will then receive a patch certifying you as a Minuteman Missile Junior Ranger!