Youth Programs Return to Crater Lake

by Cheri Killam-Bomhard, Trails Supervisor

Youth workers play an important role in the work force at Crater Lake National Park. Each summer, youth groups can be seen accomplishing tasks around the Park. These groups include the Youth Conservation Corp, the Northwest Youth Corp, and other volunteer groups.

The Youth Conservation Corps is a summer employment program administered by Crater Lake National Park. This job opportunity provides a crew of young males and females a chance to learn and earn while working at a variety of tasks around the Park. Through their experience, the youth develop an appreciation of Crater Lake National Park and job skills for the future.

The Northwest Youth Corps (NYC) is a nonprofit job training and youth development agency. The NYC operates four different kinds of programs: Youth Works, Outdoor School, six different Youth Corps programs, and an AmeriCorps program. These programs promote conservation stewardship while helping Northwest youths to develop the skills and confidence they need to face life's challenges.

With the assistance of these groups, Crater Lake National Park was able to accomplish many different tasks in past years and will accomplish many more this summer. Visitors may see the youth crews working on trails throughout the Park as well as around the buildings and along roadsides. We encourage everyone to talk with them and thank them for all their excellent work.

Courtesy of the National Park Service/U.S Department of the Interior /Summer 2002/ Centennial Edition

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