Loch Ken Junior Rangers Summer Programme 2026
Outdoor Skills • Conservation • Adventure • Accreditation
Are you aged 11–18 and passionate about nature, wildlife and the outdoors? Join the Loch Ken Junior Rangers and take part in an exciting programme of practical conservation activities, outdoor skills and environmental learning while working towards the Scottish Countryside Rangers Association (SCRA) Junior Ranger Award.
Over six sessions, Junior Rangers will develop confidence, teamwork and leadership skills.
Participants are encouraged to attend as many sessions as possible to gain the full benefit of the programme and work towards the Junior Ranger Award.
If you cannot make all sessions, there will be opportunities to catch up on skills to allow participants to complete work towards the accreditation.
Sessions will be at locations around Loch Ken and Castle Douglas, with exact locations confirmed in advance to participants. The first session will be held at Lochside Park in Castle Douglas (meet outside The Crannog)
To book your space please email Office@lochken.org.uk
Programme Dates:
Activities will Include:
Practical conservation tasks
Navigation and knot-tying skills
Site surveys and environmental monitoring
Basic first aid and CPR awareness
Water safety awareness
Wildlife and habitat learning
Understanding the Scottish Outdoor Access Code
Teamwork and leadership development
Designing the Loch Ken Trust Junior Ranger logo
Book your place today and become part of the next generation of Loch Ken Junior Rangers!