Environmentalism – Interlake High School

Environmental Science

Internships

Ace Mentor
- https://www.acementor.org/affiliates/seattle-wa/
- Since 2001, the ACE Mentor Program of Washington has helped 4,000+ students learn all about the architecture, engineering, and construction professions. Are you fascinated by the art of architecture? Are you interested in how buildings withstand earthquakes? Are you intrigued by sustainable “green” building design? Are you wondering how a building can start out as an idea and become reality?
Northwest Fisheries Science Center
- https://www.nwfsc.noaa.gov/education/internships/index.cfm
- Intern at the Northwest fisheries Science Center and further explore your future careers. Get hands on experience with professional scientists in one of the five research stations. Interns have the chance to explore science, technology, engineering and mathematics along with the opportunity to work with the environment. This is a great internship to see what it’s like to be a scientist.
Seattle City Light
- https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/about-us/careers/internships
- Become a Seattle City Light intern and practice your skills in the professional field! This is a great opportunity for personal growth and explorations. Learn about the different fields such as engineering, environmental affairs, human resources, health and safety and many more varieties. Take on projects with professionals and develop useful life skills. This is a great opportunity to promote leadership and deeper understanding of environmental issues.
Seattle Aquarium
- http://www.seattleaquarium.org/internships
- This ten week internship is a great opportunity to explore careers in the zoo and aquarium fields. Interns will get the chance to learn more about sea lives and work with professionals in the field. It is an enriching program for those interested in developing a career in this field.

Volunteer Opportunities

Seattle Aquarium
- http://www.seattleaquarium.org/youth-ocean-advocates
- Volunteering as a youth ocean advocate at the Seattle Aquarium is a great way to exercise your passion for the ocean. Along with over 140 other volunteers across the Puget Sound region, learn about the marine environment and conservation. Participate in a variety of cleanups and other projects protecting the environment. This is a great opportunity to seek your passion for the ocean and taking conservation actions. Come to discover yourself and inspire others.
Stewardship Saturdays
- https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/parks/nature-and-environment/visitor-centers-environmental-programs/environmental-stewardship-volunteer-opportunities/stewardship-saturdays
- This program is created for those who have a strong interest in the environment. It’s a great opportunity to take a foot into preserving wildlife and learn more about environmental conservation. While learning, volunteers also get the chance to interact with the environment and work with others who share the interest. You will participate in projects preserving the city’s resources. You will meet on a Saturday once a month, groups are welcome!
Bellevue Botanical Gardens
- https://bellevuebotanical.org/volunteer/
- This program is created for students who take a strong interest in the environment. It’s a great opportunity to take a foot into preserving wildlife and learn more about environmental conservation. While learning, volunteers also get the chance to interact with the environment and work with others who share the interest. Volunteer work contains removing invasive plants from gardens and more.
Waterwise Garden
- https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/utilities/conservation-and-the-environment/water-conservation/waterwise-garden
- This program is created for students who have a strong interest in the environment. It’s a great opportunity to take a foot into preserving wildlife and learn more about environmental conservation. While learning, volunteers also get the chance to interact with the environment and work with others who share the interest. You will learn about how to properly take care of wildlife and other knowledge that can promote a better environment.
Stream Team
- https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/utilities/conservation-and-the-environment/protecting-our-waterways/stream-team-volunteer-program
- This program is created for students who take a strong interest in the environment. It’s a great opportunity to take a foot into preserving wildlife and learn more about environmental conservation. While learning, volunteers also get the chance to interact with the environment and work with others who share the interest. Volunteers will monitor local streams and work on a variety of other projects protecting water quality.
Kelsey Creek
- https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/parks/community-centers/kelsey-creek-farm/kelsey-creek-farm-programs
- Kelsey Creek is now offering this incredible volunteering opportunity to students age 12-18! You can take part in teaching the public about the environment and conservation. Volunteers will have the chance to teach younger kids and lead/assist in smaller projects. Also, this is a great opportunity to step out of your comfort zone and become a leader. It is a perfect chance for self-growth and developing other life skills.
Eco-Fridays
- https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/parks/nature-and-environment/visitor-centers-environmental-programs/environmental-stewardship-volunteer-opportunities/eco-fridays
- This is a year round program for teens who want to take a part in building a better environment. Volunteers will work in groups to participate in a variety of projects. Such as planting trees and shrubs, restoring trails and removing invasive plants at city parks. It’s a great opportunity to work in nature and learn more about the environment.

Summer Pre-College Programs

Urban Sustainability at Seattle U
- https://www.seattleu.edu/precollege/urban-sustainability/
- Our Pre-College Program, Urban Sustainability, will be based on a group of faculty-led activities from Seattle University. Students will be able to identify and explain 1) key environmental concerns in urban systems, 2) who is most impacted, 3) how these concerns are monitored and 4) potential solutions. This program is entirely project-based and includes a broad range of activities that span SU’s biology, chemistry, environmental studies, environmental science and environmental engineering programs. Our program emphasizes sustainability which includes social equity and inclusion as well as the issue of environmental justice which represents systemic and historical inequities for the populations that have disproportionately experience environmental burdens.
Northwest Fisheries Science Center
- http://wsg.washington.edu/students-teachers/k-12-activities/noaa-science-camp/jr-leaders/
- This two week summer program is a great hands on experience for 9th-12th graders. You will explore the world of environmental science with real scientists and students who share that passion. Learn more about fisheries science while improving on your leadership, communication and team building skills. You will also have the chance to engage in a variety of projects and activities with professional educators. It’s a great program to discover the environmental science field.
Deer Hill Expeditions
- https://deerhillexpeditions.com/index/expeditions?utm_source=teenlife
- Expeditions with Deer Hill are truly unique for their blend of awe-inspiring wilderness adventures and meaningful cross-cultural service projects in the American Southwest. Today’s programs are the result of 35 years’ investment in relationships with service host families in the Navajo Nation and Hopi and Zuni pueblos, and a familiarity with the mountains and canyons of the region that goes further back than that
- While all programs wrap wilderness adventure and service projects around a focus on challenging the individual to discover her or himself, each program follows a unique theme and a different adventure. Program dates and appropriate participant ages are listed below. Follow the links for program-specific information.
National Youth Leadership Forum-Envision
- https://www.envisionexperience.com/?utm_term=GEN1166&utm_source=PPC_B&utm_content=PAR&utm_medium=PPC&utm_campaign=GEN1166_PPC
- Our programs are developed by educators and subject-matter professionals. Using innovative tools and techniques, our activities mirror real-world challenges and facilitate critical thinking and communication among the groups. Our advisors are trained teachers and subject-matter experts who love making a real impact—so much so that they come back year after year. To date, over 800,000 exceptional students have benefited from the transformational experiences our programs provide. Our programs are innovative, safe, fun, empowering, and enable students to: discover their passion, explore a career, make a difference, and realize their dreams.
Wilderness Awareness School
- https://wildernessawareness.org/youth-programs/summer-camps
- The Wilderness Awareness School offers a range of summer camps for different age groups. Students can choose to learn about the environment through day camps or interact more in overnight stays. The programs offer students a chance for a deeper understanding of nature and take conservation actions.
Seattle Aquarium
- http://www.seattleaquarium.org/camps-family-programs
- Seattle Aquarium offers a variety of summer camps for students who seek an interest in oceanic conservation. You will get to interact with sea life and step into the world of marine science. While learning with professionals, you can further seek your passion and meet new people.
Well KEPT Program
- https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/parks/programs/volunteer-opportunities/teen-volunteering-opportunities/well-k-e-p-t-program
- The Well KEPT summer program offers students an opportunity to make a change. Students will take part in projects such as forest enhancement, trail construction, wetland restoration and more! This program is built to boost students’ interest in the environment and provide a better education. Students will also take on career development and skills needed for their future career.
Naturalist in Training
- https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/parks/nature-and-environment/visitor-centers-environmental-programs/environmental-stewardship-volunteer-opportunities/master-naturalist-training-program
- This 2 week program is created for local high school students who take a strong interest in the environment. It’s a great opportunity to take a foot into preserving wildlife and learn more about environmental conservation. While learning, students also get the chance to interact with the environment and work with others who share the interest.