For Youth & Kids
Our wide range of youth trips and programs help children and young adults enjoy all that the islands have to offer.
Are you planning a visit to Boston Harbor Islands? Do you want to have fun while learning about the plants, animals, rocks, and history of the park? If so, you should be a Junior Ranger.
Or, visit the stamp boxes on Georges and Spectacle Islands to collect island stamps for your DCR Park Passport.
Want to participate in the traditional summer camp activities, such as hiking, arts and crafts, and swimming? Want to boost your confidence and learn how to be a leader? Camp Harbor View on Long Island is for you.
Or, how about joining an exciting Outward Bound Summer Expedition sailing or sea kayaking from Thompson Island throughout the Boston Harbor Islands?
Looking for a job? We offer temporary work on the islands and in downtown Boston for youth, ages 15-25.
More
- Visit National Park Service for a summary of youth programs, and Junior Ranger materials: nps.gov/boha/forkids
- Visit Department of Conservation & Recreaton for details on how to sign up for Park Passport Program: mass.gov/dcr/passport
- Visit Camp Harbor View Foundation for details about Long Island summer camp: chvf.org
- Visit Thompson Island Outward Bound for details about summer expeditions: thompsonisland.org/youth-programs
- Call Ranger line for general information: 617-223-8666
- Go to more about summer jobs for youth: Work Here
Frequently Asked Questions
Which island has the most hiking trails?
Spectacle Island is over 100 acres, with spectacular views of Boston Harbor and its surroundings. Worlds End in Hingham, at 250 acres, is the largest of the peninsula area. Both have about five miles of hiking trails. All hiking at the Boston Harbor Islands is light to moderate.
What wildlife will I see on the at the Boston Harbor Islands?
The boat ride is not quite far out enough to see whales or dolphins, but there expect plenty of sea birds and an occasional harbor seal. The islans themselves will have deer, fox, raccoons, rabbits, turkeys, coyotes, muskrats, voles, and squirrels. This is also the wonderful biodiversity of the tidepool and insects. Please remember NOT to attract, feed, or disturb any species of wildlife.
Spectacle Island is over 100 acres, with spectacular views of Boston Harbor and its surroundings. Worlds End in Hingham, at 250 acres, is the largest of the peninsula area. Both have about five miles of hiking trails. All hiking at the Boston Harbor Islands is light to moderate.
The boat ride is not quite far out enough to see whales or dolphins, but there expect plenty of sea birds and an occasional harbor seal. The islans themselves will have deer, fox, raccoons, rabbits, turkeys, coyotes, muskrats, voles, and squirrels. This is also the wonderful biodiversity of the tidepool and insects. Please remember NOT to attract, feed, or disturb any species of wildlife.
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