Northwest Youth Corps - Youth at Crater Lake

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 (YCC), the Northwest Youth Corp (NYC), and other volunteer groups.

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

The NYC is a nonprofit job training and youth development agency. The NYC operates four different kinds of pro- grains: Youth Works, Outdoor School, six different Youth Corps programs, and an AmeriCorps program. These pro grams promote conservation steward ship 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 every one to talk with them and thank them for all their excellent work.

NYC creleader and crewmembers at work on the trail.
Photo: Northwest Youth Corps volunteers rehabilitate park trail, Summer 2004.

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