4/10/2007
Application deadline approaching MCC summer conservation work program
for high school youth
The application deadline is approaching for the Minnesota Conservation
Corps (MCC) Summer Youth Program. Ninety positions are available for all
youth ages 15 to 18. Applications are due by April 24.
For eight weeks youth will be based at a residential program site in St.
Croix State Park.
From this base site they will travel in crews led by staff members to
various state and federal lands to camp out and work on valuable
conservation projects.
The outdoor residential nature of MCC provides a unique opportunity for
youth to develop and strengthen leadership skills, work ethic, camping
skills, and an understanding and appreciation for our natural environment.
Participants can expect to work hard on projects such as trail construction,
erosion control, bridge and boardwalk building, and invasive exotic plant
removal.
Participants will also take part in an experience-based curriculum that
addresses career development, environmental topics, education planning, and
leadership and life skills development. Weekend activities include outdoor
activities such as canoe trips, wilderness hikes, and high adventure
challenges.
Applicants should enjoy working and living in a rustic outdoor environment.
The program will start on June 17 and run through Aug. 11. MCC, which hires
an equal number of males and females, encourages minority youth to apply. Up
to 20 deaf and hard-of-hearing youth, who will work with deaf staff and
trained sign language interpreters, will also be hired to work at the
program.
Participants earn a stipend of $180 per week and room and board is provided
at no charge.
To receive an application, contact Eric Antonson in the MCC office at
Eric.Antonson@conservationcorps.
org.
