Sensational Grand Canyon Adventures for All Ages Grand Canyon National Park is a wonderful place for families; they can experience one of nature's most amazing results together. The park includes the South Rim (open year-round) and the North Rim (open May to October). If you're thinking of going to the Grand Canyon with kids, read on: here's a list of different activities for kids and the age requirements for each. We've also included some helpful planning tips. Safety: As soon as you Google “Grand Canyon with kids,” the most talked about topic is safety. Know your kids' personalities before you head to the Grand Canyon: Are they the type to let go of your hand and run away as fast as possible? Will they try to run or jump from anywhere regardless of what you tell them? If you answered "yes" to any or all of the above questions, you should probably wait a few years. How dangerous is it, really? Well, pretty much all the viewpoints have fences, but sometimes to get there you cross a path without fences. And some fences are widely spaced. So, if your child decides to let go of your hand and run away, it can become dangerous. From rim to canyon floor is an average of 6,800 feet. There are cautionary signs regarding falls, but every year there are a few deaths in the Grand Canyon due to falls, usually people who want to get too close to the edge. Junior Ranger Program: The Junior Ranger Program is available in most national parks around the world. the country, for children aged 4 and up. Pick up your Junior Ranger Program booklet for free at the Visitor Center. The program includes activities for different age groups. The park ranger will verify the activities requested and completed to earn a very bad...... middle of paper...... helicopter ride; you can pick up a child and he/she flies for free. The views are stunning and the moment the helicopter flies from the top of the rim into the Grand Canyon is amazing. Food: Restaurants, snack bars, and a small market on the South Rim are located in Grand Canyon Village. Since you'll likely spend a lot of time going from one viewpoint to another, it's a good idea to bring plenty of snacks with you. The park offers free drinking water and they tell everyone to bring reusable bottles to refill as much as they want. Bathrooms: Not all scenic spots have a bathroom, so it's a good idea to tell kids to use one when it's nearby. Lodging: You can stay in Grand Canyon Village, but be sure to book well in advance. Another option is to stay in Tusayan, a small town a few kilometers from the Village. There are a handful of hotels and motels.