Junior Caver Day at Jewel Cave National Monument

Junior Caver Day is a free family event at Jewel Cave National Monument with cave exploration activities, crafts, and hands-on learning about safe caving. Kids can earn a Junior Caver Patch and Junior Cave Scientist badges, then join a group swear-in ceremony, while guided cave tours run through the day. Key Details Admission: Free Tickets/Registration: Event attendance is free. Guided cave tours run during the event, and advance tour reservations are recommended. Limited same-day tour tickets may be available at the kiosk, which opens at 8:00 a.m. Weather considerations: Plans and tour operations may change due to weather. Arriving early helps with tour access.