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A hands-on summer experience where kids become caretakers of the land, plants and animals.

🌞 Root 66 Rangers is a kids program that brings children outdoors to explore, stay engaged, and learn real-life skills in a working garden environment.


Kids don’t just observe, they participate.

They dig, plant, feed animals, explore nature, and build confidence through meaningful, hands-on experiences.


🌿 Program Overview


This summer program offers high-energy, hands-on sessions designed to give kids a meaningful and fun experience in a short, engaging format.

Each session includes gardening, animal care, nature exploration, food awareness, and creative activities.



📋 Program Details


• 📅 Two days per session


• ⏰ Time, 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM


• 👧👦 Ages, 4 to 12, grouped by age


• 👥 Group Size, Small, limited groups



☀️ 2026 Summer Sessions


Choose the session that works best for your child.



🌾 Ages 8 to 12


• Session 1, Monday June 8 and Wednesday June 10


• Session 3, Monday June 15 and Wednesday June 17


• Session 5, Monday June 22 and Wednesday June 24



🌼 Ages 4 to 8


• Session 2, Tuesday June 9 and Thursday June 11


• Session 4, Tuesday June 16 and Thursday June 18


• Session 6, Tuesday June 23 and Thursday June 25


⚠️ Spots are limited and fill quickly.



💵 Pricing


• $150 per child


• $125 per sibling


• 🔁 Discounts available for returning Rangers


Each child will receive:

• 👕 Root 66 Rangers T-shirt
• 🎒 Adventure Kit, includes magnifying glass, notebook, and pencil



🌟 What It Means to Be a Root 66 Ranger


Rangers are active participants in the garden.


They take part in real responsibilities like caring for plants, feeding animals, and exploring the environment.


Through these experiences, kids build:

• 💪 Confidence
• 🌱 Responsibility
• 🌎 Connection to nature
• 🛠️ Real-world life skills



🎨 Daily Experience


Each session blends learning, movement, and creativity.



🌾 Jr. Farming Focus


• 🌱 Gardening, planting, and composting
• 🔬 STEM learning in the garden
• 🐓 Feeding and caring for chickens and ducks
• 🎨 Hands-on crafts



🥕 Nature and Nutrition Focus


• 🥬 Exploring edible plants and garden snacks
• 🥗 Learning about healthy habits
• 🌿 Native plants and ecosystems
• 🐞 Nature exploration and discovery
• 🎨 Creative projects to take home



🏡 Kids Korner


Rangers help build and care for a dedicated space designed just for kids.


They plant, create, and shape an environment that continues to grow and support future programs, field trips, and workshops.



🎒 What to Bring


• 🎒 Backpack
• 💧 Water bottle
• 🍎 Snack
• 🧢 Hat and sunscreen
• 👟 Closed-toe shoes
• 👕 Comfortable outdoor clothing



❤️ Why Families Love Root 66 Rangers


Kids gain:

• 💪 Confidence through responsibility
• 🛠️ Hands-on life skills
• 🌱 Connection to food and nature
• 🎨 Creativity and curiosity
• 🤝 A sense of community

And they have a lot of fun doing it.




📝 Registration


Pre-registration is required to begin the approval process.


⚠️ Spots are limited and sessions fill quickly.


Secure your child’s place by completing the pre-registration form.


For questions, please contact us.

Summer Pre-Registration

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