Youth Conservation Program: Season Five

Thank you to all who lent their time, support, and even their children to this exceptional program!

Last summer, teens from six states participated in the Youth Conservation Program, a Foundation- sponsored program that employs and educates 16 to 19-year olds for ten weeks in the park. The teens improve trails and historic sites under the guidance of veteran staff, and the unique hands-on experiences develop character and skills as well as instill stewardship and a conservation ethic.

Forty students applied in 2010; available funding allowed for 21 positions to be filled. Increasing interest from applicants and the demand for their work drives the program to continue to grow and evolve. In the five years since its inception, YCP teens have helped ensure Grand Teton’s magnificent trails will be in good condition for many generations to enjoy.

YCP at a Glance
8,000 hours of labor in 2010
32,000 hours of labor since 2006
80 teens hard at work since 2006