Junior ranger supporting documents
25 March 2025
This document contains an overview of the Cairngorms National Park Junior Ranger Project for its 2025 review. This exciting, fun, and adventurous outdoor learning programme engages young people aged 11 to 18, based on the EUROPARC model, to become advocates for the Cairngorms National Park, develop skills, and help improve the natural environment. In 2025, the project successfully involved 169 Junior Rangers across 58 sessions, supported by 35 partners and 15 Ranger Services. The programme offered various activities, including a school program for 79 pupils from six high schools and a monthly programme with 90 participants, who also learned new skills and gained confidence. The document highlights the achievement of 12 junior rangers completing the Scottish Countryside Ranger Association (SCRA) Junior Ranger Award. Looking ahead to 2026, plans include introducing the Cairngorms Dùthchas Award, a three-day expedition, and sending two junior rangers to the EUROPARC camp in Norway.
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This document contains a review of the Cairngorms National Park Junior Ranger Project in 2024, which is an outdoor learning program for young people between 11 and 18 years old, based on the EUROPARC model. The project involved 178 junior rangers and was delivered through 55 sessions by 34 partners. The program aims to engage young people in the Cairngorms National Park area, providing them with opportunities to develop skills, gain experience, and build confidence while promoting environmental stewardship. The project involves different activities, including school programs, monthly programs, expeditions, and recognizes achievements through the Scottish Countryside Ranger Association (SCRA) Junior Ranger Award and the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Nature of Scotland Awards.
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This document contains a review of the Cairngorms National Park Junior Ranger project for 2023. The project is an outdoor learning program for young people aged 11 to 18, based on the EUROPARC model. It aims to engage young people, increase understanding of Ranger Services, develop skills for conservation employment, educate about the climate emergency, and promote Junior Ranger projects. In 2023, the project worked with six local high schools for five-day "Discovery Weeks," connecting young people with nature through conservation work and meeting rural workers. The project also has a monthly program open to 11 to 17 year olds. The Junior Rangers also participated in a Junior Ranger camp and a EUROPARC Junior Ranger camp. The Scottish Countryside Rangers Association (SCRA) Junior Ranger Award encourages monthly participants to work towards the Junior Ranger Award.
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