Growing future stewards of Alaska's wildest places
Youth Programs
Early experiences leading to a lifelong relationship with Alaska’s wildest places.
At Alaska Geographic we partner with land managers, scientists, educators, and communities across Alaska to connect thousands of kids to their first outdoor experiences. We further those connections through focused mentorship and opportunities to become youth leaders.
Youth Camps & Expeditions
From exploring ancient archaeological sites of the Bering Land Bridge National Preserve to investigating climate change while backpacking through Denali National Park, our Stewardship expeditions encourage exploration, learning, and stewardship of our public lands. We work with key partners to offer these youth opportunities across Alaska.
Youth Mentorship & Leadership Development
For many of the teens we meet, getting outdoors is a whole new experience. We keep them connected through exciting day trips that combine stewardship and adventures such as ice climbing and fishing, skiing to glaciers, invasive species removal, and lots of hikes!
Our mentorship programs take kids as far as they want to go. Many teens are going on to jobs and careers in science, land management, outdoor recreation, and tourism.
“I have to believe in a future with wilderness. My grandchildren will live in the 22nd century; it needs to be there for them too.”
