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family and kid-friendly activities
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Summer 2012 Stay tuned for upcoming summer events in Grand Teton. See you in the park!
Opening dates and fees for Grand Teton’s 2012 season can be found here. Here is what the page was like last year:
Family Nature Club
Handicap accessible
All ages come join a ranger for a fun activity that you can take home with you.
Jackson Lake Lodge back deck 10:15 a.m., 15 minutes, every day
Featured Creature
Handicap accessible
Learn more about one of Grand Teton’s fascinating wild animals during this family friendly program.
Gros Ventre Amphitheater 7 p.m., 45 minutes, every day
Tipi Demonstration
Handicap accessible
Join a ranger to learn about the structure the Plains Indians called home.
Colter Bay Amphitheater 9 a.m., 45 minutes, Wednesdays
Wild About Wilderness Family Program
Grand Teton symbolizes America’s Great Outdoors. We invite families to join a ranger and discover this wild place. Bring water, raingear, sunscreen, and curiosity.
ROUND-TRIP DISTANCE: less than a mile. DIFFICULTY: easy.
Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center 3:30 p.m., 1 hour
Let's Move Outside
Handicap accessible
Kids and families join a ranger for an outdoor activity encouraging healthy lifestyles.
Jackson Lake Lodge Back Deck 10:30 a.m. 30 minutes, every day
Nature Explorer's Backpack
Children learn the art of journaling while discovering the wonders
of the natural world using a Nature Explorer’s Backpack. After a brief orientation by a ranger, each
child receives their own nature journal and set of activities to take with them as they explore the Preserve trails.
Recommended for children ages 6-12. Backpacks are limited, one per family please.
Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center Backpacks may be checked out during Center hours.
Junior Rangers
Children 8-12 years old are invited to explore the natural world of Grand
Teton with a ranger. Make reservations at the Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center, Jenny Lake Visitor Center,
or Colter Bay Visitor center. Wear play clothes and bring water, rain gear, sunscreen, insect repellent, and
curiosity. Parents, please pick up your children promptly at 3 p.m. at the same location.
GROUP SIZE: 12. ROUND-TRIP DISTANCE: 2 miles. DIFFICULTY: Easy.
Craig Thomas Discovery and Visitor Center fireplace 1:30 p.m., 1.5 hours, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Jenny Lake Visitor Center flagpole 1:30 p.m., 1.5 hours, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Colter Bay Visitor Center flagpole 1:30 p.m., 1.5 hours, Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday
Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Junior Rangers
Children 8-12 years old learn how to care for and safely enjoy the wonders of the natural world.
A hike will lead children through forests, meadows, and along Lake Creek. Wear play clothes and bring water,
sunscreen, insect repellent, rain gear, and your curiosity. Parents, please pick up your children promptly at 12 p.m. in the parking lot.
Reservations recommended, call (307) 739-3654.
GROUP SIZE: 10. ROUND-TRIP DISTANCE: 1.5 miles. DIFFICULTY: easy/moderate.
Laurance S. Rockefeller Preserve Center parking lot 1:30 p.m., 1.5 hours, Tuesday and Thursday
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