The Department of Natural Resources  and Healthy Kidz Inc have partnered to offer the youth age 16-19 summer employment from June - September. The DNR maintain natural resources such as state parks, state forests, and recreation areas. The youth are employed at different sites such the Outdoor Adventure Center (OAC), Tindal Activity Center, and Belle Isle. Various projects might involve cutting down trees and clearing brush, landscaping, and painting. The DNR youth goes on various field trips as well. Field trips consists of  kayaking, fishing, high ropes course, and archery.