Discovery Center Scavenger Hunt

Many of the exhibits in the Discovery Center will appeal to the interests of young people. A “caving wall” will allow children to create the experience of crawling through several narrow cave passages. Displays on animals will introduce kids to the many unique creatures that live in and around the cave. Having their picture taken with the Giant Sloth is a favorite activity and keepsake for the kids. You can download, print out, and bring with you to the park the fun Discovery Center Scavenger Hunt activity. Kids can explore the exhibits to find all the answers!

Download 2-Page Discovery Center Scavenger Hunt ( 505 KB PDF)
Suggested ages for this activity: 6 – 12 years old

Become a Junior Ranger

Junior Ranger Logo If you're between ages 6–12, you can become a Junior Ranger at Kartchner Caverns State Park! Pledge to do your part to help preserve the beauty of the park for everyone to enjoy!

On this page, you can download a Junior Ranger activity for this park that you can complete on your own. It's just one of the fun activities you can do to become a Junior Ranger. After you complete it, bring it with you to the park and you're on your way to becoming a Junior Ranger.

When you visit the park ask for a full Junior Ranger booklet at the Visitor Center, Ranger Station or office. Complete the activities during your visit and then bring it to a Park Ranger for review. When a Park Ranger approves your work you'll be asked to take the Junior Ranger Pledge and get sworn in as our newest Junior Ranger. You'll also be given a Junior Ranger Button. We hope to see you at the park!

Activity Sheet Summary

Cave Formation Find-a-Word: “Speleothem” is a word scientists use when they mean all cave formations, not just one type. Read the descriptions of the types of formations found in Kartchner Caverns. Fill in the name of the formation in the blanks. We have listed names of formations in the box below to help you remember.

Download 1-Page Activity Sheet ( 664 KB PDF)

Pledge & Button

Junior Ranger Button Junior Ranger Pledge: “As an Arizona State Parks Junior Ranger, I pledge to help the park rangers protect and preserve habitat, wildlife, and help keep the park clean and safe for visitors and wildlife.”

Remember, you can become a Junior Ranger at nearly all Arizona State Parks. So explore our website and visit the FOR KIDS page for each park for more activities.

Junior Ranger Button: Show everyone that you're a Junior Ranger! After you complete your activities and take the Junior Ranger Pledge you'll receive a Junior Ranger Button. You can pin it to your pack, put it on a bulletin board, or proudly wear it. Check out the button for this park in the picture.

Girl Scout Patch

Kartchner Caverns Patch The Arizona Cactus-Pine Girl Scout Council has approved the following Council Patch Program for Kartchner Caverns State Park. Members of the Sahuaro Girl Scout Council are invited to earn the Cactus-Pine Council patch.

"Discover the magic of the environment in a living cave. You will learn more about the formations in a cave and the animals and insects living inside."

Download Patch Activities & Information ( 43 KB PDF)

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