Family and Youth Programs

A smiling young adult with dark skin and hair, wearing a dark green t-shirt with the Longwood logo and a volunteer name badge, lifts plants to be placed in a green wall.

Teen Volunteer Program

Develop leadership skills and explore careers in horticulture while connecting with others in an enriching environment.

Applications open January 15–February 26, 2025

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Whether you’re in our Gardens or at home, we offer so many opportunities for your kids to learn about the environment, see the beauty of nature, and explore their own interests.

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Teen Volunteers help out in a greenhouse

In-Garden Opportunity

Teen Volunteer Program

Let your teens know about our personal and professional growth opportunities at Longwood. This is a chance for them to develop their leadership skills and explore careers in horticulture while connecting with others in an enriching environment.

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Online & Onsite Programs

For Homeschoolers

Our award-winning Webinars invite individual students and groups to join a Longwood educator online for an engaging presentation and interactive Q&A on an interesting horticulture topic. Family Nature Strolls invite the whole family to explore nature during these fun, 30-minute guided walks held seasonally in the Gardens.

Longwood Gardens field trips are available for homeschool groups of 15 or more students (4-18)

  • Educator-Guided field trips are recommended for homeschool groups of 15 or more students within a similar grade band. 
  • Self-Guided field trips are recommended for homeschool groups across a wide range of grade levels; optional print-at-home activities are available to enjoy while visiting the Gardens.  
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Children’s Map

Help your children navigate our Gardens with a print-ahead map designed just for them with child-friendly highlights.

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