Community Youth Corps

MISSION STATEMENT
To provide the youth of the Yampa Valley an opportunity to earn while they learn, by contributing to community improvement projects.

Crew Structure
One adult Crew Leader, one adult Assistant Crew Leader and eight
Corpsmembers (14 -16 yrs)

Schedule*
Week 1: Monday - Thursday, 7:45 a.m.— 4:15 p. m. Working on City of
Steamboat Springs property including trails, parks and open space.
Week 2: Monday - Friday, Working and camping at project site.
* Schedule is subject to change

Work Projects
Trail construction and maintenance, weeding, planting, painting, fencing, reclamation, flood prevention, park cleanup and various other jobs.

Project Sponsors
City of Steamboat Springs, Bureau of Land Management, Med Bow/Routt National Forest, White River National Forest, Rocky Mountain National Park

Pay
$7.52 per hour, approximately $390 per session before taxes.

2012 Sessions:
June 11 - June 22
June 25 - July 6
July 9 - July 20
July 23 - August 3
August 6 - August 17

What does CYC provide?
- on-the-job training
- environmental education
- uniforms and safety gear
- transportation to workplace
- first-aid supplies
- group camping equipment
- food during camping week