Families ~ Youth Groups ~ Summer Schools
Join the MCCD Junior Rangers!

When summer arrives, we all want to spend more time outdoors with our families and friends. Are you looking for some ideas? Join the Junior Ranger program! Children ages 3 - 10  years old receive a free booklet filled with fun and educational activities to be done at any nearby natural area. When you're finished, return the booklet to receive a special MCCD Junior Ranger prize. 

Booklets are available Memorial Day through Labor Day and can be picked up/brought back to either of the following MCCD facilities:

Brookdale (MCCD Headquarters)
18410 US Highway 14, Woodstock
Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm
(815) 338-6223

Prairieview Education Center
2112 Behan Road, Crystal Lake
Monday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm;
Sunday, 1 pm - 5 pm
(815) 479-5779

Glacial Park Research Field Station
6512 Harts Rd., Ringwood
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 4 pm;
Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday, 9 am - 5 pm
(815) 678-7644

If you plan on camping in Thomas Woods at Marengo Ridge (open May 1st - Nov 1st), see the campground host for books and prizes, too!