Description: Junior Ranger Camp 2026
Location: Scott's Gulf Wilderness State Park
Join our Scott’s Gulf Wilderness Park Rangers and Seasonal Interpretive Ranger on an adventure this summer!
You will learn about plants and animals, park history, and most importantly how to recreate safely in the Tennessee wilderness!
This day camp will include many activities including hiking, canoeing, caving, and historic hayride.
We will have a nature day, water day, cave day, and history/graduation day. Upon graduation from Junior Ranger Camp, you will earn a badge, certificate, and a t-shirt!
Upon registration, you will be emailed an itinerary and forms to be filled out and returned.
If you have any concerns about specific needs, please look at the Essential Criteria associated with our Junior Ranger program linked below or reach out to Ranger Codi at 931-401-2079 or codi.welch@tn.gov.
- Ages: 8yrs to 14yrs
- Camp Dates: 6/9/26-6/12/26
- Camp Times: 8:00am-12pm (Lunch not provided)
Event Document:
Essential Eligibility Criteria
Contact Email: codi.welch@tn.gov
Contact Phone: 931-401-2079
Meeting Place: Visitor Center, 117 E Bockman Way, Sparta, TN 38583