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2024 Youth Conservation Corps Opportunities by Park
The 2024 season is closed. Check back here in February 2025 to see which parks are participating for the 2025 season!
If you have any questions, please feel free to email us. For questions about specific locations, please contact your regional manager on our "Contact Us" page. You can also contact the park directly below with first name_last name@nps.gov. Go back to the main YCC page to apply.
*Please note all locations are subject to change. All YCC programs listed below (except Yellowstone National Park) are non-residential, and are therefore unable to provide park housing and transportation to and from the site. Please keep this in mind when applying.
Alaska Region
| Park Name | Session Dates | Types of Projects | Deadline | Contact |
| Alaska Public Lands Information Center | June 1 – August 15 | Learn interpretive and customer service skills while working at the front desk of a visitor center. Opportunity to shadow resource projects in the park will be available if there is interest. | May 1 | Adia Cotter |
| Denali National Park and Preserve | June 3 - June 26 | Trail maintenance, staffing the Denali Visitor Center front desk, staff a “touch table” based on natural or cultural history topics, research and develop a short talk (as long as 10 minutes) to deliver to visitors at the Denali Visitor Center or at picnic tables at the Savage River, shadow park staff in a variety of disciplines, support care, feeding, exercise, and training of 30-plus active Alaskan huskies weighing between 60 and 90 pounds | February 22 | Krista Johnson |
| Kenai Fjords National Park | Late May to mid-August (TBD) | Visitor services and interpretation, or helping with invasive species removal and various plant surveys | February 23 | Joe Rodrigues |
| Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve | May 28 - August 9 | Trail maintenance, camping three nights a week | March 29 | Russell Scribner |
Intermountain Region
| Park Name | Session Dates | Types of Projects | Deadline | Contact |
| Bighorn Canyon National Recreation Area (Montana, Wyoming) | May 26 – August 9 | Painting, staining (Maintenance), Historic structure restoration (Resource Management) | April 9 | Bill Pickett |
| Colorado National Monument (Colorado) | June 3 - July 26 | Trail maintenance and construction, invasive species removal, archeological surveys, historic preservation, road maintenance, and campground maintenance | April 19 | Kevin Dowell |
| Fort Davis National Historic Site (Texas) | June 3 - July 26 | Trails maintenance, historic preservation | May 3 | James Olds |
| Petrified Forest National Park (Arizona) | June 3 - July 19 | Trail maintenance, invasive species removal, fence maintenance, natural and cultural resource assistance, interpretation | March 29 | Desiree Dyer |
| Saguaro National Park (Arizona) | June 3 - July 25 | Trail maintenance with duties related to brushing, drainage, clearing trail tread of rocks and loose debris. General Maintenance including but not limited to campground restoration, historic preservation, and occasional road brushing on closed roadways. Assisting our Natural Resources division with Invasive species removal, cacti, and bat surveys. | May 2 | Nikolaus Bines |
| Yellowstone National Park (Idaho, Montana, Wyoming) Note: This is a residential program, so housing will be provided, and non-local residents are encouraged to apply. |
June 9 – July 10 and July 14 – August 13 | Installation of bear proof storage boxes in frontcountry campgrounds, trail maintenance, installation of erosion control structure, visitor use management, construction of buck-n-rail fencing to protect fragile park resources from visitors, dragonfly mercury program, eDNA, and pika surveying. | March 1 | Mike Coonan |
Midwest Region
| Park Name | Session Dates | Types of Projects | Deadline | Contact |
| Homestead National Historical Park (Nebraska) | May 28 - July 26 | Trail maintenance, woody removal, Mussell survey, sanding and staining benches, sealing concrete, additional outdoor maintenance work. | April 12 | Brandy Steelman |
| Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (Indiana) | June 3 -July 26 | Rehab trail to upgrade accessibility | April 26 | Tina Hartz |
| Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore (Michigan) | June 17 - August 9 | Help rehabilitate 10 miles of park cross country ski trails | May 3 | Mark Liles |
| Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve (Kansas) | June 2 -August 10 | Trail maintenance that will consist of trimming and dragging brush from trails, adding surface gravels, fixing potholes, and adding and repairing water bars to trails for preservation and visitor safety. Spend time with interpretive staff, enacting with visitors while learning the heritage aspects. | April 10 | Skip Willoughby |
| Voyageurs National Park (Minnesota) | June 5 - August 30 | Repair boardwalks, and brush encroaching vegetation that is growing on and along our trails | May 15 | Laura Bellasalma |
National Capital Region
| Park Name | Session Dates | Types of Projects | Deadline | Contact |
| Catoctin Mountain Park (Maryland) | June 17 - August 9 | Trail maintenance, invasive species removal, and work with various divisions in the park | April 1 | Lindsey Donaldson |
Northeast Region
| Park Name | Session Dates | Types of Projects | Deadline | Contact |
| Acadia National Park (Maine) | June 24 - August 16 | Projects that sustain Acadia’s trails, carriage roads, and natural resources - installing check dams to prevent erosion on Acadia’s historic trail system, replacing bogwalk to protect fragile ecosystems and keep visitor’s boots dry | March 17 | Erica Lobel |
| Assateague Island National Seashore (Maryland, Virginia) | June 2 – August 24 | Work alongside interpretation and education rangers to assist on programs, staff the visitor center desk, provide pop-up table roves, create and produce a 15-minute formal creature feature, and more. | April 1 | Heather McDaniel |
| National Parks of Boston (Massachusetts) | June 8 and 15 and the following dates: June 24 – August 16 | Focus on visitor engagement service and interpretation: cofacilitating park programming for summer day campers, hosting pop up programs in Visitor Centers, exploring public land careers, and participating in a serving learning project relating to science and stewardship. | March 15 | Michelle Pizzillo |
| Valley Forge National HistoricalPark (Pennsylvania) | June 24 -August 16 | Invasive species removal, native tree and shrub care, native seed collection and propagation | April 30 | Marta LeFevre-Levy |
Pacific West Region
| Park Name | Session Dates | Project Types | Deadline | Contact |
| American Memorial Park (Northern Mariana Islands) | June – August (TBD) | Work with maintenance crew to care for park lands and facilities | March 16 | Brooke Nevitt |
| City of Rocks National Reserve (Idaho) | June 3 – August 2 | Resource protection, mitigation of erosion, campground and trail maintenance, and treatment of invasive species using appropriate methods. In addition, fence maintenance for grazing management and riparian/wetland protection is an important task. The YCC participants will also gain experience in the visitor service and compliance department. The students will discuss climate change, prepare a resume, cover letter, practice interviews, and interact with visiting researchers. This project will provide experience to the youth that will fulfill the knowledge, skills, and abilities for entry level federal employment. | April 30 | Austin Zollinger |
| Craters of the Moon National Monument and Preserve (Idaho) | June 3 – August 5 | Facilities, trails, and grounds work | April 30 | Brianna Bowhay |
| John Muir National Historic Site (also includes Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site, Rosie the Riveter WWII Homefront National Historical Park, and Port Chicago Naval Magazine National Monument) (California) | June 10 – August 2 | Trail maintenance, invasive species management, fence maintenance, restoration, and visitor services | April 22 | Tori Seher |
| Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area (Washington) | June 24 - August 10 | Work in the North District (Kettle Falls), Central District (Fort Spokane), and South District (Spring Canyon) doing trail maintenance, interpretation, invasive species, invasive plants and habitat restoration | April 12 | Brandi Hansen |
| Lewis and Clark National Historical Park (Oregon, Washington) | June 17 - August 23 | Trail maintenance and restoration, invasive species removal, bridge building, partner workdays, forest and vegetation monitoring, native plant and pollinator garden maintenance, visitor services and interpretive program creation, and resume building | April 15 | Barbara Clark |
| Mount Rainier National Park (Washington) | June 24 – August 16 | Operates YCC crews out of the Paradise and Sunrise areas of the park. The crews primarily engage in trail maintenance activities that serve to both provide sustainable access into the backcountry and protect natural and cultural resources by confining human impacts to those narrow ribbons of trail that pass through our wild and scenic places. | May 10 | James Montgomery |
| Oregon Caves National Monument and Preserve (Oregon) | TBD | Natural resource restoration (algae and lint removal from cave, invasive weed removal; cave Monitoring – air quality, water, biology; cultural restoration, preservation maintenance, trail maintenance; interpretation, visitor services, resume building; presentation planning; white nose education | April 15 | Sierra Heimel |
| Point Reyes National Seashore (California) | June 17 - August 9 | Trail maintenance, resource fencing projects, wildlife education, intro to horsemanship, beach clean-up, crosscut saw training, and more | April 29 | Bridget Dugan |
| Pu'ukohola Heiau National Historic Site (Hawai’i) | June 10 – August 2 | Trail maintenance, invasive species removal, fence maintenance, natural and cultural resource assistance, and interpretation | June 1 | Karen Fogarty |
| Redwood National and State Parks (California) | June 24 – August 16 | Maintenance and possible construction of trails and associated structures, such as bridges and retaining walls, trail rehabilitation, invasive vegetation removal, fire line construction around historic structures, as well as assisting the prescribed burn program, hydrologists, and wildlife biologists within the park. Certified in First Aid and CPR. | April 30 | Brittany McGuire |
| War in the Pacific National Historical Park (Guam) | May 27 – August 26 | Restore Apaca Point Landscape | April 21 | Timothy Clark |
Southeast Region
| Park Name | Session Dates | Project Types | Deadline | Contact |
| Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area (Kentucky, Tennessee) | June 3 - July 27 | Conduct cyclic maintenance to restroom and bath house structures to multiple campgrounds | May 18 | Kenny Gilreath |
| Blue Ridge Parkway (North Carolina, Virginia) | June 3 - July 26 | Prepare and paint buildings, rehabilitate historic assets, such as rock walls or split rail fencing, trail work including brushing/mowing, cleaning of drainage, replacing amenities in campgrounds and picnic areas, and ongoing tasks such as trim mowing | April 1 | Joseph Lamm |
| Christiansted National Historic Site (Virgin Islands) | June 10 – August 2 | Crews will be given a diverse experience with all sections of the park, including facilities work resource management, interpretation, historic preservation, and archeological project participation. | May 24 | Nicholas Heath |
| Fort Pulaski National Monument (Georgia) | May 15 – July 25 | Identify and control invasive species, shorebird monitoring, trail maintenance, and more. Environmental education component will include the use of GPS, the impact of invasive plant species on the ecosystem, and the concept of integrated pest management. | April 1 | Candice Smith |
| Gulf Islands National Seashore (Florida, Mississippi) | June 3 - July 26 | Trails, painting picnic tables, cleaning and clearing facilities in sandy areas | April 5 | Jennifer Watson |
| Jimmy Carter National Historical Park (Georgia) | June 3 - June 26 | Grounds maintenance, mostly at the Jimmy Carter Boyhood Farm, including a path project they will work on with staff | April 1 | Randall Dillard |
| Kings Mountain National Military Park (South Carolina) | June 10 - August 2 | Vegetation management projects (brush removal along trails, veg removal from historic stacked stone walls, brush and limb removal from roadsides). Minor custodial (training on general park operations). Cultural landscape maintenance. | March 31 | Andy Welborn |
| Little River Canyon National Preserve (Alabama) | May 27 – August 2 | Picnic Area restoration and renovation at one site, split rail fence installation at two sites, comfort station painting at one site, and trail maintenance/ cleanup for up to 6 trails. | April 15 | Donnie Sharp |
| Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park (Georgia) | June 1 – August 1 | Polish and restore church pews at Ebenezer Baptist Church. Work on preservation projects, carpentry, painting, and masonry projects at the historical district homes. Work in the historic garden to pull weeds, plant new roses, and help with landscape maintenance. | May 10 | Carlos Hurston |
| Obed Wild and Scenic River (Tennessee) | June 3 - July 27 | Conduct minor cyclic trails maintenance on four hiking trails. All work locations are spread throughout the parks, highlighting beautiful features and educational opportunities. | May 18 | Kenny Gilreath |
| San Juan National Historic Site (Puerto Rico) | June 3 - July 28 | Remove vegetation that builds up along the long Paseo del Morro trail, trim trees and vegetation along the El Morro nature trail, and re-grade the nature trail and install erosion control measures to prevent further damage. | May 10 | Yolanda Aponte |
| Virgin Islands National Park (Virgin Islands) | June 10 – July 26 | Paint, stripe roads, monitor sea turtles, monitor birds, remove graffiti and rock cairns, create social media posts, learn cultural use of plants, get trained on CPR/First Aid/AED, learn concession management and assist with property management, serve on trail crew | May 17 | Elsa Alvear |
Last updated: August 27, 2024