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Junior Ranger Camp 2026

Norris Dam State Park · $55/week

Junior Ranger Camp at Norris Dam State Park offers children ages 6-10 a day program focused on outdoor exploration, nature education, and park stewardship.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the registration page for the Junior Ranger Camp 2026 at Norris Dam State Park, confirming it is a real camp offering. The camp is a day program for children aged 6-10, focusing on outdoor exploration and nature education. It is operated by Tennessee State Parks, which is a governmental entity, classifying the owner type as municipal-parks. The website does not provide information on staff-to-camper ratios or mention background checks for staff. There is no specific information about the camp's founder or years of operation. The Tennessee State Parks maintain an active social media presence with an Instagram handle @tennesseestateparks and a Facebook handle TennesseeStateParks. Google reviews for Norris Dam State Park generally praise the park's natural beauty and recreational opportunities, with an average rating of 4.7 stars from over 2,000 reviews, though these reviews are for the park itself and not specifically the camp program. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–12

Junior Ranger Camp 2026 sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Outdoors/Nature
  • Ages: 8–12
  • Hours: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 127 Northlake Ln, Norris, TN 37828
  • Phone: (865) 425-4500
  • Cost notes: $55 per child for the 4-day program.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Junior Ranger Camp 2026

What ages does Junior Ranger Camp 2026 accept?
Junior Ranger Camp 2026 is open to children ages 8–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Junior Ranger Camp 2026 cost?
Junior Ranger Camp 2026 publishes $55/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Junior Ranger Camp 2026's hours?
Junior Ranger Camp 2026 runs 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Junior Ranger Camp 2026?
Junior Ranger Camp 2026 is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Junior Ranger Camp 2026 provide lunch?
Junior Ranger Camp 2026 does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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