America's Summit on National Parks
Founded more than 50 years ago to help protect our national parks, the Student Conservation Association is renewing and expanding its mission to support the National Parks Centennial by engaging tens of thousands of diverse young people in hands-on service to America’s natural treasures.
Who We Are
- The national leader in youth service and stewardship
- 65,000+ members have served in America's parks and public lands since 1957
- Cited by the U.S. Conference of Mayors as one of America's best green jobs programs for youth
- Hundreds of corporate and academic partners nationwide
Where We Work
- 250+ National Parks
- Plus US Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife, BLM, state and city parks and more
- NPS Academy at Grand Teton, Great Smokies
- Alternative Spring Break at Everglades, Joshua Tree
Meet Our Members
- Youth and Young Adults age 15-25
- Network of 160,000 students nationwide
- 4,500 placements in 2012
- 1 in 4 SCA members self-identifies as a person of color
- Members hail from and serve in all 50 states
For more information, contact: Jamie Patten at jpatten@thesca.org
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