Minnesota Conservation Corps Summer Youth Program
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Join the Minnesota Conservation Corps for an 8-week residential summer program where hearing, deaf, and hard-of-hearing youth work together in teams to complete natural resource projects. Experience cultural exchange as hearing youth learn American Sign Language. Inclusion is key in this impactful, inclusive environment.
Minnesota Conservation Corps Summer Youth Program
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Summer Youth Program Minnesota Conservation Corps
8 week residential program • Employs hearing, deaf, and hard-of-hearing youth • Youth work in teams of 7-9 to accomplish high priority natural resource projects Minnesota Conservation Corps
15-20% of youth are deaf or hard of hearing • Hearing youth learn American Sign Language Cultural and communication barriers are crossed Minnesota Conservation Corps
Inclusion is to include everyone no matter who they are. I loved working in an inclusive environment. ~Cory A. 2008 Corpsmember Being a part of MCC meant the world to me. ~Hasani B. 2007 Wilderness Crew, 2008 Corpsmember Minnesota Conservation Corps