Teens

Are you in high school or ages 14 to 18? It’s okay if you don’t know what you want to do in the future! Take every experience you have and enjoy learning what you like to do. Whether you’re looking to fulfill school requirements to graduate, want to start building your resume, or discover a new interest, we have programs for you!

Here are just a few activities you can do in national parks:

Earn Student Service Learning (SSL) hours
Volunteer
Education programs
Internships and jobs

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Youth Conservation Corps Program

Over the summer, get paid to help parks in areas, such as trail maintenance, facilities maintenance, the arts, living history, and more.

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Girl Scouts of the USA Partnership

As a Girl Scout, participate in a variety of educational activities or service projects at national park sites, and earn a patch.

Scouting America Partnership

As a Scout or Cub Scout, have fun doing educational and volunteer service projects at national park sites, and earn a patch.

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Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteer your time at our 400+ national park sites for various activities, including park programs and events.

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Pathways Program

This program offers current students and recent graduates paid internships and hiring programs to explore federal career opportunities.

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Contact Us

We’d love to hear from you. Find ways to connect with us and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and X at @NPSYouth.

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