Jr. Ranger Camp: Let's Go Exploring Nature

Location of Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia

Where

Smith Mountain Lake State Park, 1235 State Park Rd., Huddleston, VA 24104.
Discovery Center

When

July 8, 2024 1:30 p.m. - July 11, 2024 4:00 p.m.

Explore amazing insects, get up close and personal with some of our reptile friends, splash through a creek looking for critters, and discover the world of rocks and minerals.

Jr. Ranger Camp is open to children who are ages 7-12 years old as of July 8, 2024. Camp runs Monday, July 8 through Thursday, July 11, from 1:30-4:00 p.m. each day. Children who complete the full camp (10 hours of programming) will graduate as a Jr. Ranger and receive a certificate and Jr. Ranger badge. Graduation is Thursday, July 11, 2024, from 4:00-4:30 p.m.

Pre-registration is required. Registration opens June 10, 2024, and closes on June 30, 2024. Request a registration form by emailing to jeanette.lawler@dcr.virginia.gov, or you may call 540-297-5998 for more information. Space is limited to 12 participants. Registrations need to be returned prior to the start of the camp. You will be notified with more details when the registration is confirmed.

This Jr. Ranger Camp is being offered, free of charge to participants, thanks to the generous support of the Friends of Smith Mountain Lake State Park.

Junior Ranger Camp at SMLSP

Other details

Standard parking or admission fee applies: Yes.
Extra fee: No.
Registration required: No.
Children welcome: Yes.
Phone: 540-297-6066
Email Address: smlake@dcr.virginia.gov