Saratoga National Historical Park Junior Ranger Program

Designed for curious readers in grades three through six, this booklet invites young explorers to become Junior Rangers at Saratoga National Historical Park. With an honor‑system approach, children choose three or four hands‑on activities, draw, solve puzzles, and earn a badge without a formal check‑in. The guide works whether you travel the park’s Tour Road or simply wander the historic grounds on foot.

Inside, the story of the 1777 Saratoga campaign comes alive through a lively mix of scavenger hunts, matching games, and short explanations of 18th‑century life. Kids will hunt for cannons, soldier’s hats, and river streams, then uncover the hidden supplies taken by a camp‑follower in a picture‑search challenge. Additional sections show how forts were built, why the battle mattered to the newborn United States, and how everyday objects connect us to that moment in history. By the end, young rangers gain a deeper appreciation for the battlefield and the people who shaped it.