2026 Junior Rangers: Week 1 - Earth (Ages 6-10)

Location of Widewater State Park in Virginia

Where

Program Location: Throughout the Park
Main Park Address: Widewater State Park, 101 Widewater State Park Road, Stafford, VA 22554.

When

June 3, 2026. 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

This summer the Junior Ranger program is exploring the outdoors through the elements, and Week 1 is Earth! Rock and fossil formations, John Smith's search for gold, and nature journaling are some of the topics covered. Review the attached agenda for more details.

Programs run Monday - Wednesday from 10am to 1pm. Outdoor and weather appropriate clothing must be worn as we will be exploring the park; getting dirty and wet are both strong possibilities. Closed-toed shoes are required every day. Please don't forget to bring lunch, a reusable water bottle, sunscreen, and bugspray.

Pre-registration and payment are required in advance. Program cost is $20 per child, per week. You can do this by either calling the Visitor Center at (540)288-1400 or stopping by in-person. If you are registering more than one child, please reserve the appropriate number of spots.

On the first day, arrive15 minutes early as we will need the parent/guardian to fill out an emergency contact form for their child and read/sign a code of conduct. Adults are welcome to stay for the duration of the program. An adult listed on the emergency contact form must sign the child in/out with a valid photo ID.

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Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: No.
Extra fee: $20 per child/week..
Registration required: Yes.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-288-1400
Email Address: widewater@dcr.virginia.gov