High School Camping Crew
| Length | Full-time, temporary, Residential, lasting a minimum of 4 weeks |
| Location | Durango, CO |
| Compensation | $580 upon successful completion of the program |
| Ages | 16 -18 year olds (You must be 16 before the session starts. If 18, you must be enrolled in high school in the fall. We will accept 17 year olds that have graduated high school and will be turning 18 during the program.) |
| Start Date | June 4th – June 29th(4 weeks)July 9th – August 3rd (4 weeks) |
Program Overview – Better the land – Better yourself!
The SCC High School Camping Crew engages motivated young adults, ages 16-18, in a program that combines education and training with impactful conservation and service projects throughout Colorado, Arizona, and New Mexico. Projects may include trail construction & maintenance, habitat improvement, re-vegetation, and local environmental service projects. This program focuses on engaging local youth in meaningful learning and service opportunities in their communities.
Each crew consists of 8 members and 2 leaders. Crews are in the field the entire 4 weeks (participants will not be able to go home during this time), working and camping in frontcountry and backcountry locations in all types of weather conditions. Crews prepare all their own meals (food is provided) and work together as a group to accomplish a variety of educational, team-building and conservation goals.
Participants may only sign up for a single session in a given year. Some gear will be provided. There will be an optional parent meeting the first day of each session.
General Qualifications
The SCC focuses on place based learning, life skills development, appreciation of diversity, civic responsibility and career development.
Commitment – Members must make a strong commitment to complete all aspects of the program including conservation projects, education, training and national service. Members must commit to participating in all crew activities, including service days in local communities.
Safety -You will be expected to take a serious attitude toward safety all day and every day.
Professionalism – Members must be willing to appropriately represent the SCC program.
Teamwork – Members must be willing to work hard, participate as part of a team.
Technology – The use of technology, including cell phones, iPods, MP3 players, and other battery powered devices is not allowed during all work, chore, group and meal times as well as during de-rigs and rig-up. Corpsmembers must agree that they will not use these types of technology while participating in these activities and realize that technology use is strictly regulated by SCC policy and by SCC staff and crew leaders.
Substance Free – In accordance to a drug free workplace, alcohol, tobacco and drugs are prohibited while participating in SCC activities and while on SCC property.
Fitness – Members are expected to complete projects that involve heavy lifting, hiking, and living outdoors for an extended period of time.
Citizenship – Corpsmember must be a United States Citizen or Permanent Resident
How to Apply
Complete the Corpsmember Application online PLEASE CLICK HERE. Select: Youth Camping Crew. Age limit for Durango program is 16-18.
Applicants will be selected based on their interest, availability and interview.
** Please note that preference will be given to local applicants as this program is designed to engage local youth in their local communities. **
Contact Information
Main Contact for Applicants:
Anna Hendricks
Recruitment and Admissions Coordinator
(970) 403-0141
Main Program Contact (for parents and community partners):
Linnaea Renz
SCC Program Coordinator, Four Corners Region
(970) 403-0146
