Bandelier National Monument
FOR KIDS
School Group Visits
Entrance fees can be waived for school groups if:
* the class is from a bona fide school, and
* the visit is part of class course work, and
* the class is under good supervision, and
* the group brings a lesson plan for the visit, written on school letterhead, and
* they call for reservations (505)-672-3861 x 534 at least two weeks ahead
Any school is limited to having no more than 1 busload, maximum 65 students, in the park at any one time. There must be at least one active, responsible chaperone per ten students.
When reservations are made, the park will send a packet of information to the teacher. Teachers without set field trip dates can request one of these packets ahead of time by calling (505)-672-3861 ex 513.
Youth Groups
For groups that are not for-credit school classes, the fee is $5 per person for anyone 17 years and older. Reservations must be made ahead by calling (505) 672-3861 ex 534. When the reservation is made, the park will send a pre-visit packet. Packets can also be requested before reservations are made by calling (505) 672-3861 ex 513.
Day Camp See "Special Events" section for details
Junior Ranger Program
To participate in this on-site program, the prospective Junior Ranger picks up a worksheet at the Visitor Center and fills in the questions while visiting the museum, slide show, and main loop trail. Upon returning to the Visitor Center, a ranger will go over the work with the candidate. Successful candidates receive a Bandelier Junior Ranger patch, a colorful certificate, and hearty congratulations. No charge; year-round; on-site only.
The Junior Ranger program also includes an opportunity for Deputy Rangers - adults! (that is, anyone above 8th grade -c'mon Mom and Dad, don't be shy!) It also consists of a worksheet, rewarded by a patch and a certificate (and congratulations!)
AND - the National Park Service has instituted a web-based program called Webrangers. Find out more at www.nps.gov/webrangers
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