Every 4th grade student across the country is now able to experience their federal public lands and waters in person throughout the school year. Every year, beginning September 1, all kids in the fourth grade have access to their own pass that will provide free access to national parks across the country.
The 4th grade pass is for U.S. 4th graders including home-schooled and free-choice learners with a printed voucher from the Every Kid in a Park website are eligible for the pass.
Help your 4th grader get excited about their new passes with these books:
For fun games and challenges, get your Junior Ranger Activity Book here:
National Geographic Junior Ranger Activity Book
Learn facts about the parks with your own Kids Guide to the National Parks:
National Geographic Kids Guide to the National Parks
Keep track of what you see and do on your adventure:
Interested in having your child become a Junior Ranger? Learn more about becoming a Junior Ranger here.
Learn more about the parks your child will have access to with their 4th grade pass by visiting our explore page.
Additional Information:
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Free for U.S. 4th graders including home-schooled and free-choice learners with a printed voucher from the Every Kid in a Park website are eligible for the pass.
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Pass is valid from September through August of the year that the student is in the 4th grade.
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Unfortunately, we do not issue 4th Grade Passes as they require additional verification steps by the USGS.