National parks are places for fun, discovery, exploration, wellness, and service. Youth and young adult programs are designed to connect kids, teens, and young adults to opportunities at national park sites across the nation. These sites contribute to our nation's rich natural, cultural, historical, and recreational resources.
Everyday through these programs, youth and young adults learn what it takes to become a wildland wildfire fighter, a biologist, a trail-builder, a museum curator, a park ranger, and so much more. They also earn scout badges, volunteer in parks, and simply have fun recreating in the great outdoors. Youth and young adults up to age 30 and veterans 35 years old or under are invited to discover opportunities in national parks. Come to explore and recreate, Come to learn. Come to volunteer. Develop your environmental leadership skills. Find a career. Be a part of the next generation to preserve and protect our public lands and our nation's legacy.
Come Explore Our Youth and Young Adult Programs
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See all the cool things that youth are doing in national parks across the country.
ICYMI - View the Event Page & Recording
View the event page & recording held during National Park Week with The Corps Network & the National Park Foundation.
Celebrate National Park Week
Are you ready to sPark a connection? Join us from April 16-24 as parks host a variety of special programs, events, and digital experiences.
Watch the Video & View Event Details
Learn about the past event, "Stories of Service: Empowering Youth and Young Adults to Be the Future Face of Volunteering in National Parks."
Watch the Video & View Event Details
Learn about the past event, "Passing the Hammer: An Intergenerational Conversation About Career Opportunities in Historic Preservation."
Watch the Video & View Event Details
Learn about the past event, "The Future of Conservation: Engaging the Next Generation of Public Land Leaders."
Apply to Internships & Job Opportunities
Internships & job opportunities are ways to acquire hands-on work experience while helping to preserve & protect our nation’s public lands.
Girl Scout Ranger Program
National Park Service and Girl Scouts of the United States of America have partnered to create the Girl Scout Ranger Program. Learn more.
Youth Conservation Corps
YCC members work on projects, which promote awareness and appreciation of the public lands legacy.
Resource Stewardship Scout Ranger
Explore national parks and learn about the NPS mission. Participate in a volunteer service project and earn a certificate or award.
Last updated: April 24, 2022