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Junior Smokejumper Program
The National Smokejumper Center in conjunction with the Gallatin National Forest is sponsoring Junior Smokejumper Programs. The educational programs are free and tell the story of smokejumpers and fire ecology. The classes are modeled after the Junior NASA Programs, and are designed for children ages 5 to 12, all programs will be held at the Historical Madison Ranger Station on Dunraven Street.

Daily programs run Monday-Saturday 9:00-11:00 a.m. and our evening programs will be held on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday nights from 6:00-8:00 p.m. On Saturday evenings we will have a campfire where we’ll share some Smokejumper stories and campfire treats. All classes are taught by real smokejumpers and attending Junior Smokejumper Candidates will be introduced to fire suppression methods, fire techniques, forest ecology, fire tools and techniques.

We will provide programs to special or large groups and we’ll ask for a donation fee based on the number per group. Please give us a call and schedule today, we are very flexible!

Junior Smokejumper Program

June-September
Programs run Monday-Saturday 9-11:00
Evening programs run Tuesday, Thursday, and Campfire Saturday from 6-8:00p.m.

FREE educational session! Children ages 5 – 12.
Meet real Smokejumpers, learn about smokejumping, and become an official Junior Smokejumper.

Smokejumper memorabilia will be handed out at the conclusion of each program for you to take home!

***Come check out our gift shop, we have Smokejumper t-shirts, bags, hats,and much more!!!***

For more information about the

Junior Smokejumper Program, Call: 406-646-7325

Junior Smokjumpers will have an understanding and an appreciation for:
1. Web of life- Fire Ecology
2. Fire suppression
3. Fire tools and gear
4. Fire techniques
5. Survival skills
6. Physical training
7. Plant and tree identification

Junior Smokejumper Program

Junior Smokjumpers will have an understanding and an appreciation for: 1. Web of life- Fire Ecology 2. Fire suppression 3. Fire tools and gear 4. Fire techniques 5. Survival skills 6. Physical training 7. Plant and tree identification

Junior Smokjumpers will have an understanding and an appreciation for:
1. Web of life- Fire Ecology
2. Fire suppression
3. Fire tools and gear
4. Fire techniques
5. Survival skills
6. Physical training
7. Plant and tree identification