Youth Programs

Avalon’s youth programs have been serving the community since 2007. We believe that no child is too young to begin a connection to the natural world. Whether you are looking for adventures or stewardship opportunities, check out Avalon’s great offerings for all ages.

Awaken the natural wonder of children through place-based opportunities infused with play.

Ages: Birth to age 13 | Duration: All year

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Make a positive impact and leave a sustainable footprint…our youth participants take action to make Long Island a better habitat for all flora and fauna.

Grades: 8 – 12  | Duration: All year

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Find your place on the water and in the mountains during the summer months.

Grade: 8-12 | Duration: Summer 2024

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Expand your connection to wild places while you travel through the glory of Yellowstone National Park. *Invited participants will have successfully completed one or more of Avalon’s youth programs.

Ages: 15 – 18

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The Avalon Writers Cabin is a place for teen writers who share a love for the natural world to gather and explore their voices.

Grades: 7 – 12 | Duration: All year

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Get your feet wet in the field of marine sciences while you ply Long Island’s rich cultural connection to the waters that surround it.

Ages: 15 – 17 | Duration: Summer

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