How many NC state parks are within a driving distance you are willing to do? My first thought was the junior ranger program at state parks...you down load the guide (and you can see if the program would be of interest to your boys). At each park you earn a different patch for that activity.
Education » Junior Rangers
Jr. Ranger Booklet Cover
Explore, learn and help out your state parks! The new Junior Ranger guide is packed full of fun activities you can do at any of our 39 state parks. Be a Junior Ranger!
• It's a fun way for children to explore with their family, scouts troop or youth group. Activities are geared for children ages 6-12.
• Children gain an appreciation of North Carolina's cultural and natural heritage and learn about careers in natural resources.
• A different Junior Ranger patch is awarded at each park.
