Linc Summer High School Program 2026

Do you enjoy being outside? Are you looking for an adventure and willing to try new things?Linking Individuals to their Natural Community (LINC) is a summer internship program for high school students based in Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy’s spectacular local park lands. This six -week program brings youth from across the Bay Area together for a variety of local service projects, education & recreation and skills building workshops to gain career and leadership skills. Project and activities will vary by week and may include: Service Projects: Trail work, habitat restoration, community cleanup etc. Career development such as resume building and interview skills practice, networking with park partners Gain leadership skills by practicing facilitation Overnight service camping trip to a National Park Gain technical job skills through welding and carpentry workshops Practice iNaturalist skills while contributing to real science data Participate in a team Ropes Course challenge Collaborating with other environmental youth teams throughout the summer Learn about your local, state and National Parks This program meets Tuesday Friday for six weeks. At the conclusion of the program, all participants receive up to a $2300 education award.