Youth & Young Adult Programs (U.S. National Park Service)
Source: http://www.nps.gov/gettinginvolved/youthprograms/ycc.htm
Archived: 2026-04-23 15:01
Youth & Young Adult Programs (U.S. National Park Service)
Official websites use .gov
A
.gov
website belongs to an official government
organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A
lock
(
) or
https://
means you've safely connected to
the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official,
secure websites.
Skip to global NPS navigation
Skip to the main content
Skip to the footer section
National Park Service
Search
Exiting nps.gov
Contact Us
Come Explore Our Youth and Young Adult Programs!
The National Park Service is dedicated to engaging and connecting America’s youth and young adults to our more than 400 national parks and programs through fun recreational, educational, vocational, and volunteer service opportunities. Youth and young adults up to age 30 and veterans 35 years old or younger are invited to discover and take part in developmental programs and activities designed to engage various age groups.
These programs and activities allow participants to explore their national parks; participate in fun educational and recreational activities; give back through volunteer service; build skills through paid internships and fellowships; and create pathways to begin a career in public service.
Kids & Pre-Teens
Learn about programs for kids and pre-teens that are related to education, recreation, and service.
Teens
Learn how to participate in service projects and volunteer opportunities.
Young Adults
Learn about paid and unpaid internships, fellowships, jobs, volunteering, and recreational opportunities.
Partner With Us
Check out how our partners are working with the National Park Service related to youth and young adult programs.
Youth-Serving Organizations
Participate in service-learning opportunities, like camps, field trips, and scouting.
Work With Us
Discover jobs, paid internships, and volunteer opportunities with the National Park Service.
Youth and Young Adult Program News
Read about the latest news, activities, and events going on across our national park sites for youth and young adults.
Events
Discover upcoming and past events, including some with our partners.
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.
Visit Parks Related To Youth & Young Adult Programs
Last updated: August 13, 2025
Contact Us
Education & Service
Kids & teens learn & serve activities
Get Paid and Gain Experience
Find opportunities to work with us
Check Out Our Partnerships
21st Century Conservation Service Corps
Tools
Calendar
Site Index
Official websites use .gov
A
.gov
website belongs to an official government
organization in the United States.
Secure .gov websites use HTTPS
A
lock
(
) or
https://
means you've safely connected to
the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official,
secure websites.
Skip to global NPS navigation
Skip to the main content
Skip to the footer section
National Park Service
Search
Exiting nps.gov
Contact Us
Come Explore Our Youth and Young Adult Programs!
The National Park Service is dedicated to engaging and connecting America’s youth and young adults to our more than 400 national parks and programs through fun recreational, educational, vocational, and volunteer service opportunities. Youth and young adults up to age 30 and veterans 35 years old or younger are invited to discover and take part in developmental programs and activities designed to engage various age groups.
These programs and activities allow participants to explore their national parks; participate in fun educational and recreational activities; give back through volunteer service; build skills through paid internships and fellowships; and create pathways to begin a career in public service.
Kids & Pre-Teens
Learn about programs for kids and pre-teens that are related to education, recreation, and service.
Teens
Learn how to participate in service projects and volunteer opportunities.
Young Adults
Learn about paid and unpaid internships, fellowships, jobs, volunteering, and recreational opportunities.
Partner With Us
Check out how our partners are working with the National Park Service related to youth and young adult programs.
Youth-Serving Organizations
Participate in service-learning opportunities, like camps, field trips, and scouting.
Work With Us
Discover jobs, paid internships, and volunteer opportunities with the National Park Service.
Youth and Young Adult Program News
Read about the latest news, activities, and events going on across our national park sites for youth and young adults.
Events
Discover upcoming and past events, including some with our partners.
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.
Visit Parks Related To Youth & Young Adult Programs
Last updated: August 13, 2025
Contact Us
Education & Service
Kids & teens learn & serve activities
Get Paid and Gain Experience
Find opportunities to work with us
Check Out Our Partnerships
21st Century Conservation Service Corps
Tools
Calendar
Site Index