Youth Development Programs

  • Indian Valley Stewardship Camp

    IVSC hosts 6 weeks of camp throughout the year for TK - 6 graders in the Hayfork area, free of charge. Starting during spring break and extending into summer, campers participate in fun and enriching outdoor activities building self-confidence, making new friendships, and connecting with their community and with nature.

  • Youth Backpacking Trip

    This immersive wilderness experience into the beautiful backcountry of Trinity County is designed for youth, ages 10+, who excel during Indian Valley Stewardship Camp. These explorers get the opportunity to unplug and enjoy incredible views, swimming in alpine lakes, learning backcountry skills, and bonding with their group and the natural world.

  • Youth Conservation Corps

    The YCC is a summer youth workforce development program engaging teens in meaningful work, in partnership with the Forest Service and the community, developing an ethic of environmental stewardship and civic responsibility through hands-on learning while maintaining trails, removing invasive weeds, restoring wildlife habitat, and more.

  • Trinity Together

    A fiscally sponsored program of the Watershed Center, Trinity Together supports college and career readiness for all residents of Trinity County. Initiatives support a Cradle to Career Partnership model that provides hands-on learning, career pathway navigation, and work based learning opportunities.

    www.trinitytogethercradletocareer.org

Become a Sponsor Today!

The Watershed Center’s Youth Conservation Corps, Trinity Together, and Youth Backpacking Trip need your support to thrive! Please sponsor these programs at any level and invest in the future generation of Trinity County.