The Herrett Center for Arts & Science

For Teens Only!

This fall, the Herrett Center is introducing a new program just for teens in grades 9-12. The Herrett Teens for the Humanities program will allow students from Twin Falls and Jerome school districts the opportunity to come together with like-minded teens to learn in-depth about Southern Idaho through fun projects, special trips, and interesting guest speakers.

What are the Humanities?

  • Studies about human culture including history, literature, philosophy, anthropology, art history, and even comparative religions.
  • Studying the humanities helps you gain wisdom.
  • Herrett Teens will focus on the history, archaeology, and anthropology of Southern Idaho.

What will Herrett Teens do?

  • Meet and get to know other like-minded teens from the area.
  • Spend time at the Herrett Center each week with lots of opportunities to go behind the scenes.
  • Travel to lots of different places around Southern Idaho to learn about its history and cultures.
  • See what it's like to work in a museum.
  • Meet lots of interesting guest speakers from around the area.
  • Eat lots of snacks!

How will Herrett Teens benefit from the program?

  • Teens will have the opportunity to learn about aspects of Southern Idaho history that are not covered in school.
  • They will have a chance to meet experts in the fields of history and anthropology and ask them lots of questions.
  • The program will look great on your résumé!
  • Teens will get to meet lots of cool people and become part of an open-minded, supportive community.
  • Also the snacks.

Program Details

  • The Herrett Teens will meet on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
  • The first day of the program will be September 13th and it will run until December 1st.
  • There will be at least one Saturday trip in October.
  • Space is limited.  You must fill out an application in order to be selected for the program.
  • Only 20-25 teens will be selected, so make sure your application is honest and thoughtful!

Apply online now to become a Herrett Teen. Applications are due by September 6th, 2016.

Apply Here!