Youth CR3W
Who We Are
Youth CR3W
Adventure Science Center's Youth Volunteer Program
More than just an extracurricular, Youth CR3W is a dynamic program designed for high school students. The program is focused on shaping tomorrow's leaders and innovators, inspiring a lifelong love for learning, science, and exploration.
Questions about CR3W? Email us! volunteer@adventuresci.org
Youth CR3W Program Goals
For Participants:
- Enhance attitude, skills, knowledge and appreciation for STEM class work and careers.
- Increase interest in learning & understanding of specific concepts and inquiry skills.
- Develop and refine social skills and valuable life skills.
- Develop communication skills that boost self-image and the confidence needed to converse and interact with museum visitors.
For Adventure Science Center:
- Increase educational value to schools and the community.
- Add vitality to the visitor experience with an enthusiastic and professional youth presence on the museum floor.
- Inform exhibit and program development for the teen audience.
- Broaden Adventure Science Center’s audience.
Benefits
Earn a Stipend
• Get rewarded for your time and commitment with an end-of-year stipend.
• Get rewarded for your time and commitment with an end-of-year stipend.
Collaborate on Exhibits
• Share your creativity and ideas to help shape museum experiences.
• Share your creativity and ideas to help shape museum experiences.
Hands-on Project Development
• Dive into planning and leading real science activities.
• Dive into planning and leading real science activities.
Mentorship from STEM Professionals
• Learn directly from scientists, engineers, and innovators.
• Learn directly from scientists, engineers, and innovators.
Priority Access to ASC Events
• Be the first to sign up for special events and behind-the-scenes opportunities.
• Be the first to sign up for special events and behind-the-scenes opportunities.
Community Outreach
• Represent ASC in the community and inspire others.
• Represent ASC in the community and inspire others.
Scholarship Opportunities
• Unlock access to scholarships and academic support.
• Unlock access to scholarships and academic support.
Career Field Trips
• Visit exciting STEM workplaces and see science in action.
• Visit exciting STEM workplaces and see science in action.
Applying to CR3W
| Timeline | Details |
|---|---|
| January 2026 | Get the latest on our next CR3W season by filling out the 26–27 CR3W Interest Form |
| June 2026 | June 1: Online CR3W applications open June 12: Online CR3W applications close end of day Mid-June: In-person CR3W interviews begin |
| July 2026 | Early July: In-person CR3W interviews continue as needed, notifications about CR3W application results are sent out, and new members attend orientation |
What We Do
Engage
Interpret exhibits, deliver activities, and lead programs with energy and curiosity.
Explore
Build professional communication skills, explore career paths, and gain real-world experience.
Explain
Develop the confidence and clarity to communicate science to all ages in meaningful ways.
Youth CR3W in Action
Take a look at some of our favorite memories!
Details
| (615) 401-5099 | |
| volunteer@adventuresci.org | |
| https://www.adventuresci.org/join-give/cr3w/ |
