# NPS Independence Junior Ranger

> Interactive historical activities for earning a Junior Ranger certificate and badge. (iPhone/iPad app by National Park Service.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nps-independence-junior-ranger/id966930582 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [National Park Service](https://appshunter.io/developer/447866742)
- Category: Games, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 6 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 137 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2015-04-06
- Data updated: 2026-07-07
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nps-independence-junior-ranger/id966930582/reviews.md

## What is NPS Independence Junior Ranger?

Become an Independence Junior Ranger with this official National Park Service app. 

Have fun with any of the five interactive activities: 
-Ring the Liberty Bell
-Sign your Declaration of Independence
-Create your own portrait
-Print on Benjamin Franklin's press
-Create your own seal. 

Play one activity or play them all! Complete all five activities to earn your Junior Ranger certificate.

In the park? Show the certificate to a park ranger at the Independence Visitor Center to get your Junior Ranger badge.

# Features

Ring the Liberty Bell - Just tilt your iPhone to ring the Liberty Bell. But first, learn more about the famous crack. Tap on the blue circles and listen carefully. You may hear these words: Proclaim Liberty Throughout All the Land Unto All the Inhabitants thereof. What does liberty mean to you?

Print on Benjamin Franklin's press - Drag the letters in your name on to the composing stick and then use your finger to coat them with ink. When you're ready, pull the lever to earn your Printer's badge.

Sign your Declaration of Independence - Personalize your own Declaration and then sign it. The men of the Second Continental Congress pledged to give up what was important to them for freedom. What would you give up for freedom?

Create your own portrait - Look at Benjamin Franklin's portrait to learn how to uncover clues in a painting. Then choose objects for your own portrait that tell people about you.

Create your own seal - Learn about the Great Seal of the United States and then create your own seal. You choose the shield, the characters and even a name.

## Key features

- Interactive historical activities
- Ring the Liberty Bell simulation
- Sign the Declaration of Independence
- Create custom portraits
- Design your own seal
- Earn a digital Junior Ranger certificate
- Redeem certificate for a physical badge

## Recent user reviews (6 of 6)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nps-independence-junior-ranger/id966930582/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Fun Junior Ranger Program

*2019-04-01, version 1.3*

My kids all loved this App! We just discovered the program and the kids are so excited to earn real badges! They loved being able to play this app and learned so much. I love that they enjoying learning while playing! Please make more Jr Ranger apps for all the National Parks!!!

### 5/5 — Great Help

*2018-08-23, version 1.3*

I got this app to use with my Special Needs students who may never be able to visit a National Park.  We had so much fun learning, and the certificates were priceless!  We had no problems working through the program together, and everyone learned something.  Thank you

### 5/5 — Fun

*2017-07-18, version 1.3*

Short educational fun for kids. Im 15 and enjoyed it

### 4/5 — Great app

*2015-07-04, version 1.2*

Great app that kept a 7 year old entertained while educating them on American history. "Next" buttons were not obvious but there was good content beyond them. Earning badges is fun, like playing games.

### 5/5 — GR8GAME

*2015-05-07, version 1.0.0*

I just got the game and I assume it will be great because my friend has it and she says it's awesome!😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀

### 1/5 — Does Not Work on iPhone 4 w/ iOS 7

*2015-04-08, version 1.0.0*

Downloaded this for my Jr. Ranger and was disappointed to discover that it crashes after showing splash screen on iPhone 4 running iOS 7.1.2. The app says it requires iOS7 and only that it's optimized for iPhone 5. It does not say iPhone 5 is required.

## Frequently asked questions about NPS Independence Junior Ranger

### What is NPS Independence Junior Ranger?

NPS Independence Junior Ranger is an official National Park Service app that offers five interactive historical activities. Completing these activities allows users to earn a Junior Ranger certificate and, upon visiting the Independence Visitor Center, a physical badge.

### Does NPS Independence Junior Ranger have ads?

No, NPS Independence Junior Ranger does not contain advertisements. It is a completely free and ad-free experience for users.

### How do I get the Junior Ranger badge?

To get the Junior Ranger badge, you must first complete all five interactive activities within the NPS Independence Junior Ranger app to earn your digital certificate. Then, show this certificate to a park ranger at the Independence Visitor Center.

### What are the interactive activities in NPS Independence Junior Ranger?

The app features five activities: Ring the Liberty Bell, Sign your Declaration of Independence, Create your own portrait, Print on Benjamin Franklin's press, and Create your own seal.

### Is NPS Independence Junior Ranger available on Android?

Based on the provided data, NPS Independence Junior Ranger is supported on iPhone, iPad, and iPod. Compatibility with Android devices is not specified.

### How often is NPS Independence Junior Ranger updated?

The latest version of NPS Independence Junior Ranger is 1.4.6, which was last updated on June 10, 2020. This indicates the app has received updates, though the frequency is not detailed.

### What is the age rating for NPS Independence Junior Ranger?

NPS Independence Junior Ranger has an age rating of 4+. This makes it suitable for young children to engage with the historical activities.

### Can I play NPS Independence Junior Ranger offline?

The description does not explicitly state whether NPS Independence Junior Ranger can be played offline. However, the interactive nature of the activities suggests it may require an internet connection for some features.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.6 — 2020-06-10

Minor updates to improve compatibility with newer devices.

### 1.3.1 — 2020-03-22

This update fixes issues with sharing your progress and final certificate.

### 1.3 — 2016-12-19

Small bug fixes.

### 1.2 — 2015-06-30

Ring the Liberty even more! Huzzah!
Minor bug fixes. The software kind - not the kind you might find in a National Park.

### 1.1 — 2015-06-08

Bug fixes. The software type not the kind you might find in a park.

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