Teens and tweens age 9-18 love the peace of mind nature gives them, the exhilaration that nature discovery brings, and the community experience of joining up with a group of kids who share their passion for the outdoors.
Summer Camp – Attend a Camp or Become a Camp Counselor
Become a Summer Camp Counselor – we have paid positions and volunteer positions.You can also attend a variety of Summer Camps for teens.
Young Naturalist Club (age 9–12)
No Spring 2022 Session
Monthly on a Sunday
9 am – 12 pm
Join this group of nature lovers and explorers. Hike, explore streams, woods, fields, and wetlands in search of reptiles, amphibians, birds, and mammals at Ashland and local preserves.
Price: $85 (Members Only)
Become a Member or Renew Membership
Based at Ashland Nature Center.
Teen Naturalists (age 13-17)
Monthly Year-Round
Are you a teenager who likes hiking, kayaking, camping, wildlife, and just being outside? Join our group and make new friends that enjoy the same thing! With monthly outings we adventure, study nature, and volunteer at least 10 hours for Delaware Nature Society.
Price: Member $275 | Non-member $300
Based at Ashland Nature Center.
Contact Candy to Register
Trail Ambassadors Youth Development Program (age 14–17)
Part-Time Paid Position
Monday – Friday, 10 am – 3 pm, June – August 2022
Work during after school hours, September 2022 – May 2023
Each year, eight Wilmington youth are hired as Trail Ambassadors – a workforce development and science-education position. Youth explore nature year-round, learn to interpret the outdoors to the community and visitors, and complete environmental community-informed service projects.
Learn About RENEW
The Trail Ambassadors program is part of Reaching and Engaging through Nature to Empower Wilmington (RENEW) – our effort to make the joy of being outdoors inclusive and accessible to all people. Discover opportunities and enriching experiences for you, communities and our environment and learn how to get involved with RENEW!
Wilmington Youth Environmental Corps (WYEC) (age 13-18)
Paid 9-session Program (Participants earn a $350 stipend)
Next Session in Fall 2022
This paid 9-session program for City of Wilmington residents ages 13-18 provides hands-on outdoor activities, career exploration, exposure to environmental issues, and mentorship for younger youth.
Participants complete nine after-school sessions held at the Dupont Environmental Education Center (DEEC), Hicks Anderson Community Center, and Neighborhood House Inc, 1218 B St, Wilmington, DE.
This program is sponsored by the City of Wilmington Parks and Recreation Department and coordinated by Delaware Nature Society.
Contact John for more information.
More Programs & Activities
Check out family activities on our Activities Calendar or just come on by our main locations for Drop-in Programs.
Be Notified When Registration Opens
Be the first to know when registration opens for our Young Naturalists, Teen Naturalists, and Young Waterfowlers teen and tween clubs.