YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK — Yellowstone National Park (YNP) announced that the first of two groups of Youth Conservation Corps (YCC) members have arrived to the park for the 35th consecutive summer.
The YCC program is designed to develop an appreciation for the nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage through educational, recreational and work experiences.
According to YNP, the first crew consists of 20 teens and four teen youth leaders from 18 different states. For four weeks they will be working on park trails, installing bear boxes, collecting data for science research and building and repairing fences among other jobs. They will also have opportunities to participate in daily education lessons about the park.
Enrollees are expected to work 40 hours a week and receive $9.50 an hour with a small charge for food.
YNP is encouraging visitors to keep an eye out for these YCC members. “If you see them while you’re venturing through the park, be sure to say hello!”
This year the Park had over 600 applications for the YCC program, and selections were made using a random method.
