Are minors (teens) allowed on Earthwatch Expeditions?
Teams have a minimum age of 18, unless accompanied by parent or legal guardian, in which case the minimum age is 16 on most of our expeditions. However, Earthwatch Family teams have a minimum age of 10 or 14, depending on the specific expedition. Teen teams are exclusively for 16 and 17 year olds, and are supervised by additional Earthwatch staff. Teens can connect with leading scientists in a peer setting while learning new skills and appreciating the power that they have to change the planet. These special teen teams focus on the same research activities and have the same expectations as our regular teams, but with more supervision and support.
