Southwest Conservation Corps (SCC) turns 25 this year! Many things have changed since 1998, but SCC remains committed to engaging future leaders who protect, restore, and enhance our nation’s lands through community-based service. Help the Southwest Conservation Corps use the power of conservation service to develop leaders and lifelong stewards of our lands through our local youth programming. Your contribution will help us continue quality conservation projects in support of the people, our communities, and the environment. Every bit helps and we can't thank you enough for your support.
Funds from our $25,000 for 25 Years Campaign will be directed towards our local youth programs. You can learn more about our local youth program and the communities we serve here. If you want to learn about all of the other programs SCC offers, visit us here!
Testimonials from Local Youth Participants:
"SCC is really great because you meet a lot of new people, you learn a lot of new things, and by the end of the month you become bonded with your crew, like a family. It’s something that will change your life, it changed my perspective on the world. I’m really excited for next year when I get to come back!" - 2022 Youth Member, 16, La Plata County
"SCC program I think is the best program that there is for kids like me. I learned a lot and achieved a lot while being in this program and I hope it does the same for other kids as well in the future. I really enjoyed working with the people that were in the same program as me and I'm proud that I learned to reroute trails and I learned how to use tools that I've never used before. I had an amazing time these last couple weeks and I'm glad that I did this program and hope that the other kids felt the same way."
-Hector Gonzalez, 17, Conejos County
What did you learn during your season with SCC?
"I learned how to be more independent and foster a community outside of my home. How to communicate boundaries with people who you don't know but will be spending a lot of time with."
"I learned how to love the outdoors & look at the whole world that surrounds me in a more meaningful way. "
"I learned how to be more of a leader, I also learned how to be more confident in myself."
"I learned leadership, outdoor, communication, personal, professional skills and developed a stronger work ethic."