Calling all future Dune Rangers!  Join Ranger Austin and friends for a fun, educational, and adventurous three-day camp.  Explore maritime forests, paddle on the Roanoke Sound, climb the tallest active dune on the east coast, be creative with cool arts and crafts projects, play goofy games, help with stewardship projects, and make new friends.  At the end of the week, you will be an official Dune Ranger!  Our camp is supported by Friends of Jockey’s Ridge.  No cost to attend!

July 29-July 31, 2026     9:00am to 12:00pm daily

Open to grades 3-6.

Pre-registration is required.  Please email austin.paul@ncparks.gov to signup.  

The mission of the Dune Ranger Discovery Camp will focus on the following elements.

Provide educational opportunities for our youth (both local and visitors),

to promote stewardship and an appreciation for our natural areas,

to provide a safe place for our youth to interact with others and create friendships,

to promote an active lifestyle,

allow for creativity,

and to have fun.