Since 1957, the Student Conservation Association has provided more than 100,000 young people with opportunities to protect the planet through conservation projects at national parks, state forests and urban green spaces nationwide.
2,173
program participants
1,297,794
total hours of conservation service
465,553
people who received education & outreach
127,479
acres of land or wetlands improved
1,897
miles of trail built or improved
908
miles of shoreline/waterways improved
After working with the Student Conservation Association, our program participants emerge with increased environmental awareness, social responsibility and leadership skills.
91%
are better able to work with people with different views and backgrounds
90%
know more about working in the conservation field
89%
feel more confident
89%
are more likely to accomplish challenging tasks
88%
are more knowledgeable about conservation issues
86%
are more likely to teach others the importance of conservation
The Student Conservation Association completed conservation projects at 363 sites across the United States.
The SCA is devoted to building equitable access to nature, providing green job opportunities for young people and teaching crew members how to become environmental stewards.
