Sign Your Child Up To Be A Navesink River Ranger

Sign your son or daughter up to be a River Ranger this summer! Put your children (age 10-14) into colorful wooden canoes and onto the water this summer. As a River Ranger, they will explore the Navesink and Swimming Rivers, enjoy paddling, swimming, and learning something of the on-water and under-water life while having fun!

Last year the award-winning summer program had to close due to concerns about water quality, particularly in the Navesink. However, according to the Navesink Maritime Heritage Association, the water quality will be acceptable for the summer 2017 season.

Canoes, life vests, paddles, and qualified, experienced adult supervision are all part of the package. Just add your children. Navesink Maritime Heritage Association has offered the River Rangers program each summer for many years and won awards for the program. Certified teachers have many years experience managing River Rangers on the water. The program runs each week Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM - 1:30PM.

To register, choose your week:

River Rangers 2017: July 10 River Rangers 2017: July 17 River Rangers 2017: July 31
River Rangers 2017: August 7 River Rangers 2017: August 14

Each year, NMHA offers five or six weeks to choose from, with up to 20 paddlers each week. NMHA holds an Informational Meeting for you and your River Rangers prior to the start of the program. This meeting provides you with detailed instructions for a successful on-water experience. The materials provided include maps of the Navesink River with marked places to visit, bird charts, seining nets, log books for all, and more. Learn more and sign your child up here.