Summer Nature Camp seasonmps
This program runs during the Summer Nature Camp season, starting at the end of May and going through the middle of July.
We will be accepting and reviewing applications in Spring of 2026. Please contact Jules at jgalan@highlandscenter.org for questions.
The Highlands Center for Natural History’s teen internship program
The Highlands Center for Natural History’s teen internship program gives teens the opportunity to immerse themselves into the Central Highlands. Internships are completely field based and based in experiential-learning best practices. Teens develop leadership skills, strengthen their group management skills, practice public speaking, establish deep interpersonal bonds with each other and the younger generation- all whilst developing a sense of place with the natural world.
sense of place with the natural world.
What to Expect:
Teen interns can expect to work 4 hours on Monday, Wednesday & Friday (12 hours weekly), for a minimum of 4 out of the 7 weeks of Summer Nature Camp. Interns will be placed in a Summer Nature Camp group each week, led by Staff Naturalists and Seasonal Nature Camp Leaders. Each camp group will have anywhere from 15-18 campers ranging from ages 3-13 years old. Days will be spent on Highlands Center trails, immersed in the natural world, learning, exploring and creating connections amongst each other.
Please click here to view the full Teen Internship Description.
Applicant Qualifications:
- Must be 14-17 years old
- Strong interest in education, youth development & the natural world
- Comfortable interacting with members of the public, including children and adults
- Regular weekly availability on Monday, Wednesday & Friday from 8:30 am-12:30 pm
- Available to attend Orientation
- Available to participate in a minimum of 4 out of the 7 weeks of Summer Nature Camp, for a total of 48 hours, along with an additional week of orientation/training.
Benefits:
- A letter of recommendation upon successful completion of the program.
- Environmental & educational service hours for resume-building.
- Certificate of completion in our Experiential Education Leadership Program.
- Meet like-minded students from different parts of the Central Highlands.
- Develop skills in public speaking and experiential education.
- Deepen your knowledge of the natural world.
- Acquire program development skills and activity planning.
How to Apply:
- Please fill out the online application below.
- Submit a letter of recommendation to: Highlands Center for Natural History: Education Department
1375 S. Walker Road, Prescott AZ 86303 or email it to Jules at jgalan@highlandscenter.org - Jules will reach out to you to set up a short interview and answer any questions that come up.
