The Student Conservation Association (SCA) is the largest provider of hands-on environmental conservation programs for youth and young adults.
Founded in 1957, the SCA is devoted to building equitable access to nature, providing green job opportunities for young people and teaching members how to become environmental stewards. The SCA also remains committed to building the next generation of conservation leaders dedicated to the lifelong protection of the environment and our communities.
Program participants protect and restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks and community green spaces across the country. After working with the SCA, they emerge with increased environmental awareness, social responsibility and leadership skills. Several of the inspirational stories from the field are included in the following report.
Founded in 1957, the SCA is devoted to creating equitable access to nature, providing green job opportunities for young people and teaching crew members how to become environmental stewards.
The SCA’s mission is to build the next generation of conservation leaders and inspire lifelong stewardship of the environment and communities by engaging young people through hands-on service projects.
Since 1957, the SCA has provided more than 100,000 young people with opportunities to protect the planet through service projects at national parks, state forests and community green spaces.
