Opportunities & Activities for Young People
ABQ Homeschool Connection
An unschool inspired secular space in Albuquerque, NM that offers programs, clubs, events, and support for local homeschoolers. 1410 San Pedro Dr. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110; 505-585-1173; abqhomeschoolconnection@gmail.com.
AFS InterNational Exchange Program
Global exchange programs in more than 99 destinations. 5 Hanover Square, Suite 1402, New York, NY USA.
A Little Alaska. Adventure stays for Self-Directed Teens in Cordova, Alaska
Adventure stays in Cordova, Alaska for self-directed teens. 2025 season “on hold for medical reasons.” P.O. Box 1033, Cordova AK 99574; 907-831-9146; summer@littlealaska.com.
Center for Interim Programs
Matchmaker for apprenticeships. Based in Princeton, New Jersey; works with individuals nationwide and abroad. 609-683-4300; info@interimprograms.com.
Chesapeake Bay Foundation
Serving as a watchdog, we fight for effective, science-based solutions to the pollution degrading the Chesapeake Bay and its rivers and streams. 888-728-3229; chesapeake@cbf.org.
Crow Canyon Archaeological Center
170-acre campus features a large meadow, pinyon- and juniper-covered hillsides, and spectacular views of Mesa Verde. 23390 Road K, Cortez, CO 81321; 800-422-8975; info@crowcanyon.org.
Encompass Learning
Whole family and teen program with focus on outdoor education and adventure courses. 218-340-7399.
Farm Sanctuary
Apprenticeships in caring for sick animals. 3100 Aikens Road (use P.O. Box 150 for mail service), Watkins Glen, NY 14891; 607-585-2225 ext. 221; info@farmsanctuary.org.
Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont
Naturalist workshops, programs for teenagers. 9275 Tremont Road Townsend, TN 37882; (865) 448-6709.
Grown Unschooler Opportunity Network
A network for grown unschoolers (ages 18 to 20-something) to find new work, volunteering, travel, and other exciting opportunities.
Hulbert Outdoor Center
Camps for children and adults. Aloha Foundation, 2968 Lake Morey Road, Fairlee, VT 05045; (802) 333-3400.
Kids for Saving Earth
Nonprofit founded in 1989, to carry on the Earth-protecting mission of Clinton Hill, an 11-year-old who died of cancer. Provides “Education into Action” curriculum. 37955 Bridge Road, North Branch, Minnesota 55056, USA; 651-277-2222; KSE@KidsforSavingEarth.org
Five Ways Libraries Can Assist Homeschooling Families
An article highlighting how libraries can serve as key partners for homeschooling families through programs, resources, and community connections. http://librarysciencedegreesonline.org/five-ways-that-libraries-can-assist-homeschooling-families/
Maine Youth Activism Gathering
Annual three-day, youth-run celebration of political action, fierce youth brilliance, and do-it-yourself fun. (207) 607-2571; sett.rosc@gmail.com; sass.rosc@gmail.com.
Navigators Chapter 357
An inclusive alternative scouting opportunity for families in the Greater Rochester/Monroe County New York area.
Not Back to School Camp
Grace Llewellyn’s camp for unschooled teens, with locations in Oregon and Vermont. NBTSC, P.O. Box 2034, Joshua Tree, CA 92252; 909-206-2872; notbackto@gmail.com.
Project World School
Inspiring temporary learning communities for teens and young adults.
Roots & Shoots
Youth advocacy program. An initiative of Jane Goodall Institute. 1120 20th St NW, Suite 520S, Washington, DC 20036; 703-682-9220.
SERVAS
Network that connects people internationally, both in real life and virtually, to be more aware of each others’ cultures, religions and ethnic backgrounds.
TIA Architects
(Tullio Inglese Associate Architects.) Ecological architecture internships. 592 Main Street, Amherst, MA 01002; 413-256-8025; tiaarchitects@gmail.com.
Tree People
Environmental leadership program. 12601 Mulholland Drive, Beverly Hills, CA 90210; 818-753-4600; info@treepeople.org.
World Learning
Cultural immersion home study programs for 3, 4, or 5 weeks in summer to 161 countries. 202-408-5420; info@worldlearning.org.
