Our vision is to create a pipeline of environmental education experiences for youth from preschool to college, and beyond! Together with the help of supporters like you, we offer classroom sessions, swimming lessons, field trips, summer programs, internships, scholarships, and employment opportunities to Virgin Island youth.
School Kids in the Park (SKIP)
SKIP encourages and facilitates educators to utilize the Park as a “living classroom."
Learn To Swim
Friends offers free swim lessons to Virgin Islands' youth!
Summer Trail Crew
A professional summer job opportunity for Virgin Islanders interested in conservation. This eight week program is open to high school students (ages 15-19).
Scholarship Opportunities
Friends manages a number of scholarship opportunities for undergraduate students.
Summer Camps
Friends supports summer camps on St. John and St. Thomas with a range of summer learning opportunities including swimming, hiking, turtles, and more.
Learn To Fish
A free summer camp opportunity for Virgin Islands youth to learn about sustainable fishing.
Culture Day
Culture Day for St. John schools continues the 34 year history of Virgin Islands National Park’s Annual Folk Life Festival. This day celebrates and promotes the rich culture of the Virgin Islands.
Playground Project
Working with the Park and the community to rebuild the playground in front of the Visitor Center that was damaged in the 2017 hurricanes.