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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.
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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