National Conservation Crews

Take a hands-on approach to preserving America's national parks, forests, and wildlife refuges. Join a Crew of high school students, age 15-19, for a summer of adventure and giving back!

Outdoor, Tuition-free, High School Summer Program

• Strengthen the environment
  Build a hiking trail, protect a vital habitat, and help protect our precious natural resources for years to come.
• Enjoy nature at its best
  Practice Leave No Trace camping, learn about conservation, and take an outdoor adventure trip with your crew when the work is done.
• Develop leadership skills
  Create team spirit and manage day-to-day challenges-all while connecting with and caring for Planet Earth.

Apply for your SCA crew today!

• High school students ages 15-19 are eligible.
• Crews include 6-8 teenagers who serve for 3-5 weeks in summer.
• Each one is supervised by two experienced adult leaders.
• Members live in tents and cook their own meals.
• National conservation crews are tuition-free.
• Login or Sign-up to start your application.

Dates: Outdoor Summer Programs

Check out the three different start dates of our summer tracks. For the best chances to land a position be sure to include the earliest start date and latest end date that you are available on your application. Please note that the 2^nd track is the most popular so your chances increase if you’re available for Track 1 and/or 3.