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Youth Program

Youth Program Overview

[Image Description: Two MCC members are wading into a bright blue lake. They are both wearing their MCC shirts and waders, holding nets for specimen collection.]

Montana Conservation Corps will be offering two programs in 2026! We’ll have National Park Service Expeditions (ages 14 - 18) and Youth Conservation Corps (ages 17 - 18) happening throughout the summer months. Montana residency is required to participate in these programs.

Qualified individuals with disabilities and those from different backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals.

Applications are currently closed, but sign up to get notified for 2026 opportunities when they open, below.

Youth Program Photos
  • [Image Description: Four members standing on a freshly built trail, all holding tools and sporting hard hats.]
  • [Image Description: MCC Member smiling, sitting near a wooden gate that they are restoring.]
  • [Image Description: Seven MCC members sitting on a fallen tree, on the shore of a lake on a beautiful sunny day.]
  • [Image Description: An MCC member is seen walking away from the camera with their back facing the viewer, walking a suspension bridge that connects between two deep forests.]
  • [Image Description: Seven MCC members, most of whom are Youth Crew, are standing in a line smiling for the camera, all wearing MCC tshirts.]
  • [Image Description: An MCC member looking through a spotting scope, standing in a field with one other crew member.]
  • [Image Description: A group of MCC youth members, all grouped together for a selfie on the shore of a large blue lake, sporting hard hats and gloves.]
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National Park Service Expeditions (ages 14 - 18)

In partnership with Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park, these trips are your chance to:

  • Gain valuable conservation experience in a beautiful setting!
  • Develop leadership, communication, and teamwork skills
  • $100 service award and up to 64 service hours upon successful completion of the program

Interested? Check out our National Park Service Expeditions page for session dates, details on the application process, and to apply!

Youth Corps (ages 17 - 18)

Ready for a rewarding challenge? Our Youth Corps program, in collaboration with land agency partners, is a great opportunity. Through this program, you’ll earn:

  • Living allowance: $1,200 biweekly (before taxes)
  • Education award: Will be provided upon successful completion of the program, and the amount is dependent on the length of your service.

Additional benefits:

  • Hands-on experience with conservation projects 
  • Networking opportunities with employees in the Natural Resources field
  • Technical skill development 
  • Develop leadership and career skills 

See our Youth Corps page for program dates, locations, details on the application process, and to apply!
 

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