Public and Educational Programs at San Clemente

Junior Rangers is one of California State Parks’ most popular programs. It is offered in over 70 state parks.

Junior Ranger activities cover a variety of topics, including animals, plants, history, weather, recycling and park careers. They are tailored to the local environment and the resources of the park where the program is held. Each activity provides a worthwhile experience that promotes further thought and action by the child, rather than just instruction.

The Junior Ranger program, in inspiring children to become resource stewards, is truly a promise to the future of California and the world.

Programs are catered to children ages 7-12.

For more information, please email Cryssie.Moreno@parks.ca.gov or call (949)-987-3725.

2026 DATES:
Saturday, March 14th at 9:00am
Saturday, March 28th at 9:00am
Saturday, April 11th at 9:00am
Saturday, April 25th at 9:00am
Saturday, May 9th at 9:00am
Saturday, May 23rd at 9:00am

WHERE:
225 W. Avenida Calafia, San Clemente, CA 92673
Meet at the tables west of campsite #28
Google Maps Location - San Clemente State Beach Picnic Tables
Apple Maps Location - San Clemente State Beach Picnic Tables

Join us every first and third Tuesday of each month at 10am for fun, nature themed activities designed for ages 2-6. From crafts and stories to outdoor exploration, Little Rangers is a perfect way to connect with nature and discover the park! Enjoy nature themed programs and hands-on activities.

Meet at picnic tables in day use parking lot behind campsite #28. Free with park entrance fee. Email Sara.Steffen@Parks.ca.gov for more information. Rain cancels.

WHEN:
1st & 3rd Tuesday of Each Month

WHERE:
225 W. Avenida Calafia, San Clemente, CA 92673
Meet at the tables west of campsite #28
Google Maps Location - San Clemente State Beach Picnic Tables
Apple Maps Location - San Clemente State Beach Picnic Tables

Join us for our 2nd annual Pollinator Party!

Spend a fun and informative morning learning about our local pollinators and the native plants that support them.

Fun activites for everyone! Planting and caring for our native plants, poetry station for our pollinators and the planet, painting a community art mural, pollinator scavenger hunt as well as lots of crafts, games, and fun.

Questions? Email Laurel.Gifford@parks.ca.gov.

WHEN:
Saturday, April 25th from 9:00am - 12:00pm

WHERE:
San Clemente State Beach
Meet at the Butterfly Trail

What is Adopt-A-Beach^®?

hen a group "adopts" a beach, they commit to cleaning it at least three times per year, although school groups can fulfill their obligation with a single cleanup. Groups are encouraged to re-adopt at the end of the year. The Adopt-A-Beach^® program fosters feelings of pride and ownership as volunteers begin to care for "their" beach, helping to tackle the urgent problem of marine debris head-on.

The process is simple and has been received with great enthusiasm by corporations, service and professional organizations and hundreds of California schools. Contact your local beach manager directly or the Adopt-A-Beach^® program at coast4u@coastal.ca.gov or (800) COAST-4U for more information.