Teen Programs
What is the TEENS Program?
Teenagers Exploring and Explaining Nature and Science (TEENS) is a paid high school internship program aimed to promote environmental literacy and stewardship through hands-on experiences. Interns develop job and life skills that are applicable to the real world, discover career path options and prepare for college. The TEENS program also completes service learning projects that benefit communities and further the mission of the Nature Museum.
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Explore natural places in Chicago. |
Participate in citizen science.
Who can be in the TEENS program?
If you would like to be a participant in the TEENS program, and you are of high school age, please check this page in May for a 2011-2012 program application.
When does the program take place?
The TEENS program takes place four weeks during the summer and each Saturday during the school year.
Where does the program take place?
The TEENS program is held at the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum.
How can I get involved?
The Nature Museum’s TEENS program collaborates with organizations across the city to apply their environmental knowledge and internship experience towards community outreach projects. Past projects have included green living workshops, community gardening, and prairie restoration. If your group is interested in working with the TEENS program on a project, please contact us at teens@naturemuseum.org or call 773-755-5169.
How is the TEENS program funded?
TEENS is supported in part by CubsCare, REI, the Mid North Association and an anonymous donor. Corporate and individual gifts also play a critical role in providing opportunities for high school age youth in the TEENS program.
Can I support the TEENS program?
Do you want to make a contribution to the TEENS program? Please contact Barbara Powell at bpowell@naturemuseum.org.
How can I learn more about the program?
For more information about the TEENS program visit us online!
What else can high school aged youth get involved in at the Nature Museum?
Check out the Chicago Eco-Edventures program
What if I have questions?
If you would like to learn more, or if you have students eligible for our program, please contact us at teens@naturemuseum.org or call 773-755-5169 to reach our TEENS program.
Contact Information
If you would like to learn more, or if you have students eligible for our program, please contact us at teens@naturemuseum.org or call 773-755-5169 to reach our TEENS Program.
Do you want to make a contribution to the TEENS program? Please contact Barbara Powell at bpowell(at)naturemuseum.org.
TEENS is supported in part by Leo Guthman Fund, CPS, CubsCare, also an anonymous donor. Corporate and individual gifts play a critical role in providing career experience, science education and community outreach opportunities for Chicago public school students through the intensive TEENS internship program.
