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Teens participating in the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program grow a deeper appreciation for the natural world while gaining a sense of pride in giving back to the place they call home. They build lasting friendships, develop teamwork skills, and connect with others through meaningful service to the Greenwich community, all while being immersed in the great outdoors. Continue Reading →
Participants in the program come from all town neighborhoods and both public and private schools. The teens plant trees, clear invasive growth, mulch walking paths, and complete other conservation projects. Continue Reading →
Participants have a summer job experience – complete with a supervisor and co-workers – and participate in skills training on topics such as personal budget management, resume writing and teen decision-making. Continue Reading →
This unique public-private program that offers young Greenwich teens a summer job opportunity conserving our town’s green spaces. Continue Reading →
Any Greenwich resident ages 14-15 may apply, including students from public or private schools. Continue Reading →
This summer was record-breaking year for applicants, with 220 applications submitted for 112 spots in the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program. Continue Reading →
Even a pandemic couldn’t keep the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program (GYCP) from successfully completing its 42nd summer of “Teens Working for a Greener Greenwich.” Every summer since 1978, GYCP has brought together a diverse group of local 14- and 15-year-olds from neighborhoods throughout Greenwich to experience a first job as they enhance town parks and beaches. GYCP is a public-private “learn and earn” program organized by the Greenwich Departments of Human Services and Parks and Recreation. It gives young teens a summer job — complete with supervisors, co-workers, skills training – while they beautify our town. The COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing guidelines made planning this year’s program a little more challenging than usual, however, participants were up to the task. Continue Reading →
On Tuesday the youth conservation planted five trees at Tod’s Point. The teens receive a $225 stipend for the two week session but largely join for the work experience. Continue Reading →
This summer the Greenwich Youth Conservation Program is planning to plant 40 trees in honor of GYCP’s 40th anniversary. Continue Reading →
Remarkably, 110 of the 112 teens who participated in the 2017 Greenwich Youth Conservation Program said they had a positive experience. Continue Reading →