Seattle, WA

Seattle Commuting Crews

July 1 - Aug 2

A five-week paid outdoor experience for 15–19 year olds. You will work five days/week in Seattle parks on trail maintenance and restoration projects. No experience necessary.

Mount Rainier National Park Crews

Session I: June 30-July 14       Session II: July 21 - Aug 4       Session III: Aug 11 - Aug 25

A 15-day service learning experience for 15-19 year olds. You will live and work at Mount Rainier National Park doing trail maintenance and restoration projects.  No experience necessary.

Steps to Participate:

1. Be 15-19 years old.

2. Apply:

• www.thesca.org
• "Sign Up" to create a profile.
• Complete your "Community" application.
• Select "Seattle" as your city preference.

3. We will call you to set up an interview if you are a good fit for the program.

4. After your interview, we will let you know if you have been accepted.

5. Accepted applicants are required to attend an orientation night with their parent/guardian and fill out additional hire paperwork.

Remember - Applications are due by April 12^th!

Questions?  Contact Sarah: sweigle@thesca.org or 206.324.4649.

Earth Day is just around the corner.  Join SCA, the University of Washington, and Seattle Parks and Recreation to celebrate! 

• When:  April 13, 2013, 9:00 – 2:00
• Where: Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle. 
• What: Earth Day 2013 with University of Washington Botanic Gardens (UWBG) and Seattle Parks and Recreation
• Who: You!  Your friends, SCA students, and over 200 other community volunteers.
• Why: To get your hands dirty and volunteer on Earth Day
• RSVP: Click here to register and for additional information.

Get pumped up!  See last year's Earth Day Photos  for a preview of what to expect in April 2013.

SCA Seattle Community Programs kicked off the School Year Program with a fabulous All Corps Retreat.  All three School Year Crews (the Old Faithfuls, Thunderbirds and Albatross) gathered at Camp Long for an intro to SCA.  Together we maintained 1800 ft of trail and completed 480 hours of service and education.

 Trail maintenance projects included: tread repair, debris removal, brushing, step removal, and more. 

Educational activities included: Leave No Trace, Knots, First Aid, Map & Compass, Water Awareness, Nature Yoga, Teambuilding Games, and more.

The returning students (Old Faithful Crew Members) planned and lead the event.  SCA staff Meredith Stone and Sarah ZA also joined!  Seattle Parks and Rec staff Sheila Brown and Jacobo Jimenez introduced SCA youth to Camp Long and the trail projects.  Check out photos from All Corps Retreat .

SCA got a lot of work accomplished this fall! 

Together we planted over 500 trees at in both the West and East Duwamish Greenbelts.  Thanks to all who came out to Green Seattle Day and the Nature Consortium December Project.

SCA also attended the Youth Leadership Conference at North Cascades National Park, and completed challenges in the Camp Long Low RopesCourse.  Check out photos from North Cascades.

SCA celebrated the end of 2012 with the Solstice Party - hooray!  School Year Programs start up in January.  Get ready for some fun times!

Are you 15-19 years old?  Do you want to...  Meet new friends from all over Seattle?  Get outside?  Get your hands dirty working in parks and greenspaces?  Gain camping and leadership skills?  Earn over 60 community service hours?

Apply for the SCA School Year Program!

• January - May 2013
• Attend one weekend event and one evening meeting each month
• Weekends include service projects and recreation trips.  Some are overnight.
• This program is free and gear is provided.
• Summer crews are available (15 day trips to Mt. Rainier National Park)

To Apply:  Go to https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/embeddedform?formkey=dDBCWTJOOTVNdVlwbDBfWFdsdUd6OWc6MQ   

All applications are due by Oct 31, 2012.

Please contact Sarah Weigle with any questions. 

sweigle@thesca.org   Office: 206.324.4649 x4814  Cell: 206.499.1474