Youth Programs

A group of Crissy Field Center youth leadership program members at the docks of Alcatraz Island.
Youth Leadership Programs for Middle and High School Students

The Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy, in partnership with the National Park Service and the Presidio Trust, hosts a number of youth leadership programs.

Urban Trailblazers- How To Apply

Urban Trailblazers (UTB) is an environmental youth leadership program offered by Crissy Field Center.

a small group of high school students learn to use environmental testing tools with an educator from the Crissy Field Center
Project WISE (Watersheds Inspiring Student Education)

Place-based, student-centered program for High School students from Advanced Placement (AP) Environmental Science classes.

A National Park Service Ranger leads a large group of smiling children in an interactive story
School Programs and Partnerships

Connecting students with history, culture, and the natural environment.

Summer Camp Financial Assistance

2017 Summer Camp Scholarship Information

Thank you for your interest in Crissy Field Center Summer Camp. For generations, summer programs have served as a source of support, learning, and enrichment for youth. However, it has been difficult for children from low-income families to take advantage of such opportunities.

A large group of people stand outside in pairs and speak to their partners during a leadership training
Professional Development for Educators and Youth Workers

Training for children and youth workers.

Junior Ranger Day 2016
Children and Their Families are Invited to Celebrate the National Park Service’s 100th Birthday at Junior Ranger Jamboree on Crissy Field

In celebration of the National Park Service’s Centennial this year, organizations that serve youth in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA) along with the San Francisco Public Library system invite 4th graders and their families to join the fun in learning about what it takes to be an official National Park Service Junior Ranger.

Youth Programs on Alcatraz
Alcatraz for Kids: National Park Service Junior Ranger Program Provides Educational Fun for Young Visitors

 Alcatraz invites young people to navigate the Island and interact with nature, history and adventure by becoming an Alcatraz Junior Ranger.

I-Yel group shot, Crissy Field Center
Crissy Field Center: Building A Bright Future

Crissy Field Center marks first decade of connecting communities with their national parks with release of its 10-year report, and celebration of two recent national awards.

Crissy Field Center IYEL youth program participants pose for group photo in Santa Cruz
I-YEL: Inspiring Young Emerging Leaders

High school leadership program for youth attending San Francisco and Marin public schools. Takes place during the school year, October-May.

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