Description
Swap screen time for safari time.
Turn your child into a young conservation hero.
Does your child have a passion for nature and wildlife? Looking for something meaningful, fun, and educational for the school holidays, or any time of year? We have the perfect adventure for you.
The On-Demand Junior Ranger Course brings the South African bush to life through 13 interactive video lessons for children aged 7 to 14. Built by EcoTraining, Africa’s most established field guide training school since 1993 , in collaboration with Uplands College, one of South Africa’s top independent schools.
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30+ years of bush expertise · 100 years of academic excellence
Your Junior Ranger Mission
13 Adventures. 13 Badges. 1 Certificate.
Explore Africa, earn rewards, and graduate as a young conservation hero.
What’s Inside the Adventure
| 13 Exciting Modules From geology to mammals to biomimicry |
Interactive Quizzes Drag-and-drop, sound ID, crosswords |
| Earn 13 Badges Unlock a new badge after each module |
Mobile-Friendly Phone, tablet, laptop — anywhere |
| Parent Progress Emails Track modules & badges earned |
Official Certificate EcoTraining Certificate of Participation |
Collect All 13 Ranger Badges
Complete each module to unlock its badge. Earn all 13 to graduate.
 Planet Earth Ranger Module 1 · Geology |
 Weather Watcher Module 2 · Climate |
 Night Watcher Module 3 · Nocturnal |
 Bush Detective Module 4 · Ethology |
 Web Weaver Module 5 · Ecology |
 Sky Watcher Module 6 · Birds |
 Mammal Master Module 7 · Mammalia |
 Frog Whisperer Module 8 · Amphibians |
 Reptile Ranger Module 9 · Reptiles |
 Critter Commander Module 10 · Arthropods |
 Forest Guardian Module 11 · Botany |
 Master Tracker Module 12 · Tracking |
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The Final AdventureModule 13 You Are a ChangemakerBiomimicry · Graduate as a young conservation hero
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Perfect For
- ▸Curious kids aged 7 to 14 who love nature, animals, or the outdoors
- ▸Parents wanting screen time with substance during school holidays
- ▸Homeschoolers needing nature, ecology, or science enrichment
- ▸Kids who love safari, zoo visits, or wildlife docs — and want to go deeper
- ▸Future conservationists, vets, biologists, and field guides in the making
- ▸Birthday gifts that actually get used
Why Parents Choose Junior Ranger
Real conservation content delivered through quizzes, badges and games — they won’t realise they’re learning.
EcoTraining has trained more field guides than any other school in Africa since 1993. Uplands is a top SA school.
Progress emails keep you informed of completed modules — no chasing.
Tablet on a long drive, laptop in a hotel, phone at granny’s house.
Course Details
| Age range | 7 – 14 years |
| Modules | 13 video-based lessons |
| Access period | 12 months from enrolment |
| Devices | Phone, tablet, laptop — anything with internet |
| Language | English (read, write, speak) |
| On completion | EcoTraining Certificate of Participation |
Built By People Who Know This Best
EcoTraining
Founded in 1993, EcoTraining is the original Field Guide training institute in southern Africa — trusted by lodges, conservation bodies, and learners in 40+ countries.
Uplands College
Consistently ranked among South Africa’s top independent schools, Uplands brings a globally relevant, skills-based teaching approach to every lesson.
Your 5-Step Journey
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Enrol your child via secure checkout |
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Receive instant login — no waiting for a cohort |
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Start Module 1 within minutes |
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Work through 13 modules at your child’s own pace |
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Graduate as a Junior Ranger — earn your certificate! |
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