Conner Prairie Youth Volunteers

03/18/2026

There is still two days left for prospective youth to join our Camp and Special Events Volunteering track!

The Deadline for this volunteer option is this Friday March 20, 2026.

The application can be accessed through our website: https://www.connerprairie.org/volunteer

These volunteers must be 13 years old and will work at least 2 weeks of camp. Each volunteer to this program will be expected to donate 100 hours of volunteer between Adventure Camp and special events like Jupiter Flights, Headless Horseman and Merry Prairie Holiday.

please reach out to [email protected] for any questions.

We look forward to reading your applications!

There are many ways to be part of Conner Prairie by joining a passionate community that brings history, science, and innovation to life.

02/28/2026

Good morning!

There is still time to get those Camp and Special Event Applications turned in!

The applications are due March 20, 2026 and can be submitted through the website (see link below) or paper mail delivery. If submitting through paper mail, please make sure that mail is postmarked March 20 for acceptance.

Camp and Special Event youth Volunteers must be 13 years old (by May 31, 2026) and must volunteer 100 hours through volunteering with Adventure Camps and special events.

https://www.connerprairie.org/volunteer

02/14/2026

Good afternoon everyone!
We are still accepting applications for our Camp and Special Events program.

Applications are available on Conner Prairie's website: https://www.connerprairie.org/volunteer

Applications are due March 20, 2026.

Youth applying for this program must be 13 years old by May 31, 2026 and are expected to volunteer 100 hours each summer either volunteering with Adventure Camp or special events like Merry Prairie Holiday or Headless Horseman.

reach out to [email protected] for more information

There are many ways to be part of Conner Prairie by joining a passionate community that brings history, science, and innovation to life.

02/01/2026

Today Sunday, February 1, 2026 our application for the Camp and Special Events volunteer program goes live on our website.

These volunteers assist as junior counselors for our popular Adventure Camp program, as well as special events like Headless Horseman, Jupiter Flights, and A Merry Prairie Holiday. These volunteers must be 13 years old by May 31. They are asked to volunteer 2 weeks of camp with a minimum number of 100 volunteer hours between camp and special events.

Go to https://www.connerprairie.org/volunteer for more information and to fill out the application. For any additional inquiries please email at [email protected]

01/31/2026

Tomorrow, February 1, 2026 our application for the Camp and Special Events program goes live on our website. https://www.connerprairie.org/volunteer

The application is due March 20, 2026.

They assist as junior counselors for our popular Adventure Camp program, as well as special events like Headless Horseman, Jupiter Flights, and A Merry Prairie Holiday. These volunteers must be 13 years old by May 31. These volunteers are required to work at least 100 hours between camp volunteering and helping with special events.

For inquiries, please contact us at [email protected]

01/08/2026

Tomorrow, F Jan 9, is the final day to apply for two tracks of Conner Prairie Youth Volunteering:

General Program - focuses on historic grounds and guest engagement

Democracy in Dialogue - a Smithsonian virtual exchange program focusing on community and a videography project

Share with 10-18yos you think would enjoy!

https://www.connerprairie.org/youth-volunteer-application

01/06/2026

We are still accepting youth volunteer applications for the General Program. Applications for the General Program must be submitted by Friday January 9th, 2026. The Applications can be submitted through our website. https://www.connerprairie.org/youth-volunteer-application

They can also be submitted through mail or emailed. If sent through the mail, they must be postmarked January 9th to be accepted.

Youth ages 10-18 may apply for the General Youth Volunteer program. Guest interaction is a primary focus of this position. Youth in this program primarily interpret on our historic areas, both in modern uniform and in costume. Some of these youth also assist with Special Events and Camp. Applications for this type of volunteer are now open. Youth must be 10 years old by April 1, 2026 to apply. Applications will be due January 9, 2026.

Below is a link that desribes a little bit more about the General Program.
https://assets.speakcdn.com/assets/3053/2026_youth_volunteer_application_info_sheet_(general_program).pdf

01/06/2026

This week is the last week that we will accept applications for the Democracy in Dialogue program. The applications are due Friday January 9th. Applications can be accepted through mail (must be postmarked January 9th), emailed or submitted through the website. https://www.connerprairie.org/volunteer

Democracy in Dialogue is a Smithsonian virtual exchange program aimed at engaging students and educators from various backgrounds in meaningful discussions about democracy and community. A group of 10-25 youth will form an in-person cohort at Conner Prairie, and meet virtually with a partner cohort elsewhere in the US. The cohort will work together to produce a final research/oral history/video project. The program will run January through April, 2026.

All young people who will be between the ages of 10-18 by January 1 are welcome to apply for the Democracy in Dialogue track. We would love a cohort as diverse as our local community. We will have a high rate of acceptance up to 25 participants.

There are many ways to be part of Conner Prairie by joining a passionate community that brings history, science, and innovation to life.

12/21/2025

Our elves entertain a tiny guest at Breakfast with Santa this morning.

12/07/2025

The population of Prairietown increased dramatically last night at A Merry Prairie Holiday. Youth Volunteers and adult Prairietown Citizens built a large group of pint-sized snowmen, with a little help from guests. The snowmen even attended the lantern show (pictured here as the audience on the bench). Photograph courtesy of the Whitten family.

We are accepting suggestions for what to call a group of snowmen. The leading suggestion is "ice pack."

Come join the merriment at A Merry Prairie Holiday!

12/02/2025

The roads are cleared, and we WILL be able to proceed with Conner Prairie's Prospective Youth Volunteer Info Meeting, tonight, Dec 2, 7-9p. It will be at the Prairie House, a building on Conner Prairie's campus. Youth Applicants and their guardians are welcome. Hear about our 3 tracks of youth volunteering and meet some current youth and staff leaders. Hope to see folks soon!