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Junior Ranger Camp

Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park

1300 Cordell Hull Memorial Drive , Byrdstown, TN 38549 (opens in new tab)
Mon, Jun 08, 2026 at 9:00 AM to Thu, Jun 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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Calling all Junior Rangers! We are excited to announce Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park Junior Ranger Day Camp Monday June 8th – Thursday June 11th from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm for kids 8-12 years old. Drop off between 8:30 am-9:00 am.

Jr. Rangers will participate in many educational programs geared towards environmental stewardship and making a positive connection with nature while having fun! Programs include Spelunking Bunkum Cave, Kayaking Wolf River, Birds & Binoculars, Tie Dying, Fire Making, Archery, Environmental Stewardship Project, Bats/Echolocation, Candle Making and many other fun outdoor programs.

*Jr. Rangers will need to bring their own lunch*

The cost of camp will cover snacks, kayaking fees, Jr. Ranger T-shirt, and all the program supplies for the week. The camp will be $50 per participant or $40 for Pickett County K-8 students.

Jr. Rangers will need to bring:

Monday: Water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, tennis shoes that can get wet, towel, & change of shoes & socks.

Tuesday: Water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, tennis shoes

Wednesday (Kayak Trip): Water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, swimsuit with clothes to cover suit to protect from sun, and shoes that can get wet.

Thursday: Water bottle, sunscreen, bug spray, tennis shoes.

On Thursday, we’ll have Junior Ranger Graduation! Family, guardians, and friends are welcome to come celebrate the new Jr. Rangers.

Once signed up you will be emailed a link to CampDoc with a code to fill out all camp paper work. Paper Work is due by May 31st.

To prepare for this program please read the attached Essential Eligibility Criteria.

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Event Host
Lauren DeLeon
lauren.deleon@tn.gov
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Essential Eligibility Criteria
Price
$50.00 Per Participant (Non Pickett Co Students
$40.00 Per Participant- Pickett Co K-8 Students

Please Remember: Schedules and events may change - contact the park or hike leader for more information.

Discover the humble beginnings of Cordell Hull, a sharecropper's son who rose to become Secretary of State and a Nobel Peace Prize recipient. On 55 magnificent acres, Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park offers a glimpse into the past with its preserved log cabin, museum, and the scenic Bunkum Cave Trail. Visitors can explore the legacy of a remarkable Tennessean while enjoying the natural beauty of the area. 

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