Every Kid in a Park

President Obama today announced his “Every Kid in a Park” initiative, providing free admission to national parks and other federal lands to America’s fourth graders and their families. The program begins this fall, in connection with the National Park Service’s Centennial in 2016.

SCA: New Leadership Roles in Charlestown

Student Conservation Association Announces New and Expanded Leadership Roles at Charlestown, NH Facility

SCA Announces New Roles for Seattle-Based Executives

(SEATTLE, WA) January 26, 2015 – The Student Conservation Association (SCA), the national leader in youth service and stewardship, reports two long-time members of its Seattle leadership team have been assigned to new and expanded national roles.

SCA’s Chicago Program Wins $25,000 Grant from Archer Daniels Midland Company

(CHICAGO, IL) January 27, 2015 – The Student Conservation Association has received a $25,000 grant from ADM Cares, the social investment program of Archer Daniels Midland Company.  The funding will support SCA’s engagement of under-served Chicago teenagers in hands-on conservatio

Exelon Foundation and SCA Renew Partnership

(CHICAGO, IL) January 21, 2015 –More than 250 underserved high school students in Chicago and Philadelphia will enhance local parks, gain important career skills and earn a paycheck through an acclaimed summer jobs program conducted by the Student Conservation Association (SCA) a

Secretary Jewell and NPS Director Jarvis join SCA for MLK Day Event

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) January 19, 2015 —- US Interior Secretary Sally Jewell and National Park Service Director Jonathan B. Jarvis joined more than 400 Student Conservation Association volunteers at Anacostia Park in Washington, DC on Monday, Jan.

SCA Names Two to Senior Posts

(ARLINGTON, VA) January 22, 2015 – The Student Conservation Association (SCA), the national leader in youth service and stewardship, has announced two senior appointments:

Engaging the Next Generation of Conservation Leaders

The Student Conservation Association joined forces recently with other advocates of youth service and stewardship at the U.S.

Rafael Rosa named Vice President for Midwest Region

Rosa has deep roots in Nature-based learning. Looks to Expand SCA Opportunities and Impact in Chicago and Beyond

SCA Wins $80,000 NOAA Grant

(Seattle, Washington) October 29, 2014 – The Student Conservation Association (SCA) has received $80,000 in NOAA Community-based Marine Debris Removal funds from the National Marine Fisheries Service, a unit of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.