Summer Youth Program

The Summer Youth Program connects teenagers to the natural environment through hands-on conservation, and it empowers young people to become active, engaged citizens.

The 2010 program runs June 20 - August 14. Youth are based at St. Croix State Park and travel to projects throughout Minnesota and other states, working 8:30 to 5, Monday through Friday.

Activities include managing natural resources in parks and public lands and participating in daily training and education. Weekends and evenings are filled with recreational activities such as canoeing, fishing, games and visiting historic places.

Youth receive an average weekly stipend of $175 plus room and board.

Enrollment is open to youth, from all cultures, backgrounds and experiences, who are 15 to 18 years old when the program starts. Deaf and hard-of-hearing youth represent 15  to 20 percent of our participants. For almost 20 years, we’ve operated inclusive crews with ASL interpreters, and all our projects and education/recreation activities are inclusive.

Youth gain job and career planning skills and learn about ecology, sustainability, water and land management, food production, American Sign Language and Minnesota natural history. They also laugh, have fun, and make a difference! 

To join the Corps, you must be willing to work hard on teams with youth from diverse backgrounds and live outdoors. We foster strong work habits, environmental ethics, team unity and leadership.

Applications are due by April 23, 2010 at 4:30 pm. Download an application or call (651) 209-9900 to request an application by mail.

Submit completed application via e-mail, fax or mail to:

Nina.Eagin@conservationcorps.org

Fax (651) 209-9901

Conservation Corps Minnesota

2715 Upper Afton Rd Ste 100

Maplewood MN 55119

The Summer Youth Program is made possible by

• Fred C. and Katherine B. Andersen Foundation

• Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation

• Pentair Foundation

• ServeMinnesota*AmeriCorps

• Minnesota Department of Natural Resources

• Intercounty Community Council

• State of Minnesota

• National Park Service

• U.S. Forest Service

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service

• Best Buy

• REI