Learn to cook traditional foods, play 18th century games, or study the lives of California Vaqueros during these 1.15-hour programs at the Santa Cruz Mission State Historic Park. Junior Rangers is a free California State Parks statewide program for kids ages 7 to 12. Receive your logbook and badge, and begin your Junior Ranger journey. Space is limited. To register, or for more information, please call (831) 425-5849.

Thursday, July 6 : Plants of Early California

Thursday, July 13 : Games of Early California

Thursday, July 20 : Music of Early California

Thursday, July 27 : Strands of Early California

Thursday, August 3: Clothing of Early California

Thursday, August 10: California Trade Network