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Junior Ranger Events


Monday, December 23, 2024

Holiday Jr. Ranger Camp
Monday, Dec 23, 2024 9 AM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Hi parents, need a fun activity for your Jr. Ranger to do while you finish up preparing for the holidays? We've got a Jr. Ranger Camp for you. Smores indoors, candle making, soap making, live animal encounters, and so many activities to keep your Jr. Ranger entertained. $25 per student per day or $40 per student if you sign up for both days. $25 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Holiday Jr. Ranger Camp
Tuesday, Dec 24, 2024 9 AM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Hi parents, need a fun activity for your Jr. Ranger to do while you finish up preparing for the holidays? We've got a Jr. Ranger Camp for you. Smores indoors, candle making, soap making, live animal encounters, and so many activities to keep your Jr. Ranger entertained. $25 per student per day or $40 per student if you sign up for both days. $25 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Sunday, December 29, 2024

Geology Workshop
Sunday, Dec 29, 2024 2 PM to 2:45 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
You already know this rocks! Enjoy being indoors while you explore the rock cycle with our geology collection. Learn about the foundation of Sweetwater Creek State Park. Open to all ages $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Geology Workshop
Sunday, Dec 29, 2024 4 PM to 4:45 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
You already know this rocks! Enjoy being indoors while you explore the rock cycle with our geology collection. Learn about the foundation of Sweetwater Creek State Park. Open to all ages $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Monday, December 30, 2024

Holiday Jr. Ranger Camp
Monday, Dec 30, 2024 9 AM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Hi parents, need a fun activity for your Jr. Ranger to do while you finish up preparing for the holidays? We've got a Jr. Ranger Camp for you. Smores indoors, candle making, soap making, live animal encounters, and so many activities to keep your Jr. Ranger entertained. $25 per student per day or $40 per student if you sign up for both days. $25 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Tuesday, December 31, 2024

Holiday Jr. Ranger Camp
Tuesday, Dec 31, 2024 9 AM to 4 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
Hi parents, need a fun activity for your Jr. Ranger to do while you finish up preparing for the holidays? We've got a Jr. Ranger Camp for you. Smores indoors, candle making, soap making, live animal encounters, and so many activities to keep your Jr. Ranger entertained. $25 per student per day or $40 per student if you sign up for both days. $25 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Wednesday, January 1, 2025

First Day Hikes- Friends and Families
Wednesday, Jan 1, 2025 2 PM to 3:30 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This first day hike is for our families who visit the parks, we'll be on the off-road stroller accessible section of the white trial. We'll be hiking an easy 2 miles round trip. Enjoy the scenic views on this hike even our smallest hikers will love. And of course your 4 legged family members are welcome too. Pets must be leashed at all times. $10 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Friday, January 3, 2025

Homeschool Days: Wildlife That Requires Fire
Friday, Jan 3, 2025 10 AM to 11 AM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This program is suitable for all ages. Students will be learning about the importance of prescribed fires in our ecosystem from a real Wildland Firefighter. We’ll be learning about gopher tortoises, indigo snakes, and even trees that are apart of a fire adapted ecosystem and require fire. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Homeschool Days: Wildlife That Requires Fire
Friday, Jan 3, 2025 1 PM to 2 PM
Sweetwater Creek State Park - Lithia Springs, GA
This program is suitable for all ages. Students will be learning about the importance of prescribed fires in our ecosystem from a real Wildland Firefighter. We’ll be learning about gopher tortoises, indigo snakes, and even trees that are apart of a fire adapted ecosystem and require fire. $5 plus $5 parking. 770-732-5871.
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Saturday, January 11, 2025

Lost But Found, Safe and Sound
Saturday, Jan 11, 2025 12 PM to 1 PM
Panola Mountain State Park - Stockbridge, GA
Join Search and Rescue (SAR) Specialist Dianne Stone and her trusty K9 companion Maisy to learn simple techniques and supplies you should always have on hand when venturing into the great outdoors. You'll come out of this interactive course with the knowledge of what to do if you happen to get lost in the woods. $5 parking. 770-389-7801.
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Saturday, January 18, 2025

Bird Feeder Craft
Saturday, Jan 18, 2025 11 AM to 12 PM
Victoria Bryant State Park - Royston, GA
Meet at the campground pavilion to make a treat for our little bird friends! *Peanut butter will be used* Please call the office to sign up. $5 plus $5 parking. 706-245-6270.
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Saturday, March 1, 2025

125th OVI School of the Soldier
Saturday, Mar 1, 2025 10 AM to 3 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
The 125th Ohio Infantry Reenactors will be here to portray the Ohio 124th Infantry Unit that fought at Pickett's Mill Battlefield. They will demonstrate camp life, military tactics, drills, and perform black powder demonstrations. There will be a muster program for all ages as part of our Junior Ranger Program. $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Monday, June 9, 2025

Fort Morris Junior Rangers
9 AM - 2 PM from Jun 9, 2025 until Jun 12, 2025 
Fort Morris Historic Site - Midway, GA
Attention all young people between 7 and 12 years old. Join the site staff for 4 days of fun, exciting, and educational activities centered around the natural, and historical resources of the site, and the State of Georgia. SPACE IS LIMITED Reservations required. $100. 912-884-5999.
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Tuesday, June 10, 2025

Fort Morris Junior Rangers
9 AM - 2 PM from Jun 10, 2025 until Jun 12, 2025 
Fort Morris Historic Site - Midway, GA
Attention all young people between 7 and 12 years old. Join the site staff for 4 days of fun, exciting, and educational activities centered around the natural, and historical resources of the site, and the State of Georgia. SPACE IS LIMITED Reservations required. $100. 912-884-5999.
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Wednesday, June 11, 2025

Fort Morris Junior Rangers
9 AM - 2 PM from Jun 11, 2025 until Jun 12, 2025 
Fort Morris Historic Site - Midway, GA
Attention all young people between 7 and 12 years old. Join the site staff for 4 days of fun, exciting, and educational activities centered around the natural, and historical resources of the site, and the State of Georgia. SPACE IS LIMITED Reservations required. $100. 912-884-5999.
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Thursday, June 12, 2025

Fort Morris Junior Rangers
9 AM - 2 PM from Jun 12, 2025 
Fort Morris Historic Site - Midway, GA
Attention all young people between 7 and 12 years old. Join the site staff for 4 days of fun, exciting, and educational activities centered around the natural, and historical resources of the site, and the State of Georgia. SPACE IS LIMITED Reservations required. $100. 912-884-5999.
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Saturday, June 14, 2025

Junior Ranger Family Day - A soldier's Life
Saturday, Jun 14, 2025 10 AM to 3 PM
Pickett's Mill Battlefield Historic Site - Dallas, GA
Come out and learn about the life and skills of a Civil War soldier. Show off what you've learned by completing our junior ranger book! For this day only you'll get to fast track your badge progress! All ages welcome! $3 - $6. 770-443-7850.
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Monday, July 7, 2025

July 7-11, 2025 Junior Ranger Camp, Camp Conservation Corps Ages 6-8
Monday, Jul 7, 2025 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site - Warm Springs, GA
July 7-11, 2025 Junior Ranger Camp, Camp Conservation Corps Ages 6-8 Take a step back in time to explore life as a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Together we will learn about life during the Great Depression, the New Deal, and in a CCC Camp. Interactive activites include team building, games, conservation projects, and much more. For more information contact Alexis Belman $175 for one week. 706-655-5870.
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Monday, July 14, 2025

July 14-18, 2025 Junior Ranger Camp, Camp Conservation Corps Ages 9-12
Monday, Jul 14, 2025 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Roosevelt's Little White House Historic Site - Warm Springs, GA
Take a step back in time to explore life as a member of the Civilian Conservation Corps. Together we will learn about life during the Great Depression, the New Deal, and in a CCC Camp. Interactive activites include team building, games, conservation projects, and much more. For more information contact Alexis Belman $175 for one week. 706-655-5870.
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