While we do not accept legal minors (under the age of 18), there are plenty of options for young adults to experience field archaeology – both within and outside the US. We recommend the organizations below but there are many others that are excellent. If you search “Gap Year Programs”, you will find many and diverse options to choose from.
The National Park Service offers Junior Ranger programs. These programs are designed to encourage our young visitors to explore nature! Dive underwater, explore a cave, or look up at the night sky. There is so much to learn!
Earthwatch Expeditions pair researchers with volunteers to address some of the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Explore our current expeditions to discover how you can make a difference.
Outward Bound USA is the leading provider of outdoor education programs that allow young people to explore their personal potential, since 1962. From expeditions in some of the most remote locations in the U.S. to programs in local schools and neighborhoods, young people nationwide are cultivating a passion for learning, and discovering greater success in school, work and life.
For decades Where there be Dragons offered an alternative to mainstream travel and tourism. Discover the rare opportunity to slow down, experience the day-to-day life of the communities we visit, and get a sense of what it is like to live somewhere else. Immerse yourself in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and the United States.