Summer Program
Ever imagined yourself going to really cool places, working outdoors, flying in helicopters, working with youth from all over the state to make a positive difference, and having an amazing summer?
Ever pictured yourself hiking through the rainforests, standing on the top of a mountain, seeing native birds flying through ohia and koa forests? Ever though of a career working outdoors or just love the outdoors and want a summer out of the classroom and in the wild open spaces of Hawaii? If any of this describes you, than this is the program for you!
The Hawaii Youth Conservation Corps summer program is an awesome opportunity for high school and college students (high school sophomores through college sophomores). Participants choose to work on one of the five base islands for the program which include: O’ahu, Kaua’i, Moloka’i, Hawai’i Island, and Maui. During this six weeks, participants will be given the chance of a life time to work in some of the most amazing and beautiful ecosystems that Hawaii has to offer. While assisting the professional experts in protecting the environment, members will learn about natural resource management through hands-on field experiences. Participants will assist with projects like trail maintenance, native plant restoration, invasive species control, wildlife management, fence building, native bird monitoring, stream restoration, coastal restoration, and work in wetlands.
In addition to gaining amazing experiences and knowledge about the environment, members will also work in teams and will be given the opportunity to gain life skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication, responsibility, and many other skills to help prepare them for their future.
“An amazing experience, life-training, knowledge, getting to be outdoors and I get paid!”
So what does this program cost? This is an absolutely free program! All program costs such as training, transportation, camping, and equipment costs are covered. All you have to do is apply! Applications, due dates and requirements are available here.
Can I earn
money and college credits while participating? Participants receive
a $1,000 stipend upon successful completion of the program and can earn
three college credits from the University of Hawaii, Manoa in Ethno-botany
(link for college credit requirements and costs).
Are you a little older and still interested
in getting involved in the program? The HYCC summer program also
is looking for team leaders. If you are interested in education, the outdoors,
conservation, or youth development, this could be a fantastic experience
and carrier builder for you!
As a team leader, you and a co-team leader will be responsible for a team of ten members. You will assist them in learning about conservation, helping to plan logistics, and help to grade and evaluate team members. Team-leaders receive training by the program which can benefit them in many professional areas of life. They also receive $3,000 stipend and can receive three University of Hawai‘i, Manoa credits (these credits can also be used for continuing education credits with Hawaii’s Department of Education.
This program will assist you in your professional pursuits and give you a chance to give back to Hawaii and its youth. Team leaders are an invaluable part of the HYCC program! If you want to be the difference and invest in both the environment and some young adults’ lives, this is a perfect opportunity for you. Team leaders must be at least 21 years of age and have a background in education, conservation, or youth work.
apply
now!
Please read the application instructions before
completing the application form.