Welcome to the SCA Houston online!
SCA Houston Applications Have Moved! Applications for SCA Houston Community Programs (Summer and School Year) have moved to www.thesca.org, SCA's main website. Follow the instructions below to apply. To Apply: 1. Go to www.thesca.org 2. Click on Sign Up (if you are a returning member, choose Login) 3. Fill out your basic information and hit Continue 4. Complete your profile. 5. Fill out an Community Application (NOT a Crew Application - this is for National Crews, not Houston) 6. If you have any questions, contact Andy Janes at 713.520.1835 or ajanes@thesca.org School Year Applications Now Closed. 78 applications received!
The applications for the 2011-2012 School Year Program are now closed! We received a huge number of applications, and decisions will be made very soon! Thanks to all who applied!
SCA Summer Program Complete
SCA Houston has had another sucessful summer! Two crews in the field for 6 weeks, accomplishing a lot of great projects and finishing the summer off with a camping trip to Enchanted Rock State Park and a fun Graduation party! Thanks everyone for the great summer!
Applications for the School Year Program will be up on this website in September! Keep an eye open for updates!
SCA Summer Program in Full Swing!
SCA Houston's Summer Crews have now been out in the field for almost a week, working hard at improving local parks! Keep an eye out for the yellow hard hats if you are visiting Houston's green spaces!
SCA Summer Applications Closed
We have received a huge number of applications for the SCA Summer Program. Thanks to everyone who applied! We are currently compiling the applications and conducting interviews, and will be sending out paperwork shortly.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Andy Janes at 713.520.1835 or ajanes@thesca.org.
Thanks!
Applications (still open!) and Try Out Day
We are still accepting applications for the Summer Crews, so apply as soon as possible! I've extended the deadline by a week or so, so this will be the last chance to apply! Do it quickly!
If you have applied, contact Andy Janes (see below) to find out about our Try Out Day on May 1st from 12:30 PM - 4:00 PM at Jackson Cemetery. You need to have a signed waiver from SCA and wear closed toed shoes and long pants.
Contact Andy Janes at ajanes@thesca.org or 713.520.1835 if you have any questions!
Apply Now for the 2011 Summer Crews!
Apply now to become a member of our 2011 summer Community Crew!
SCA Houston's 2011 Summer Program is a paid summer job ($7.25/hour) for local high school students (or recent graduates) aged 15-19. The Program will begin on June 27th, 2011 and will run for 6 weeks. Final dates are still subject to change.
Members of the program will spend the workday (Monday - Friday) in local parks and nature areas doing conservation projects. These can include building/maintaining trails, restoring habitat, pulling invasive species, planting native species, constructing boardwalks, community gardening, and much more! Also included is some environental education and Green Jobs Readiness Training, as well as a recreational camping trip at the end of the program.
Apply soon, as positions will be filled on a rolling basis.
If you have any questions, please contact Andy Janes at ajanes@thesca.org or 713.520.1835. 2010-2011 School Year Program in Full Swing!
We are two months into our School Year Program and everyone is having a great time! We've visited Camp Cho-Yeh, Sheldon Lake State Park and the Baytown Nature Center, camped in tents and cabins, built a bridge, installed some check steps, cleared a trail and pulled invasive species! Of course, we've all learned a lot about the environment as well and have made good friends!
Keep an eye on this website, as info about the Summer Program, as well as the applications, will be coming up on here shortly!
Applications are now closed!
We've received a good number of applications for this year's School Year Program, but the applications are now closed. Crew Member selections have already begun and should be finished this week. If you applied and are wondering about the status of your application, you can contact Andy Janes at 713.520.1835 or ajanes@thesca.org, but you will be contacted soon either way.
Thanks you!
Applications are now open for the 2010-2011 School Year Program
What to expect: SCA Houston's School Year program (formerly the Conservation Leadership Corps - CLC) is a volunteer service program for high school students aged 15-19. The program is runs for one weekend a month from December to April, with each weekend including a service project, environmental education, green jobs readiness training, outdoor recreation and/or camping! Students must be able to commit to each weekend for the entire progrm.
Program Dates: December 10-12 (we will leave on Friday after school and return Sunday after lunch)
January 15-16
February 19-20
March 26-27
April 22 (single day event)
These dates may still change as projects are chosen. There will also be a parent orientation before the first weekend.
How to apply: Click the link for "Apply" under the "School Year Program" heading to the left. For SCA Alumni (if you have participated in the program in the past) choose the Alumi application. If you have never participated before, please choose the New Member application.
National Crews: Participants in the 2010-2011 School Year Crews will also have the chance to win a scholarship to join a National Crew during the summer of 2011. Scholarship chances will be based on a crew member's work ethic, attitude, attendance and other factors. More details will be available soon.
Application Deadline has been pushed back to November 15th! Apply this week.
September 25: National Public Lands Day "Tryout" for School Year Program
As the School Year Program approaches, it is a good idea to show your interest in SCA by attending our National Public Lands Day event on September 25th at Hermann Park. We will be working from 8-12 removing invasive species in the Bayou Parkland area. For new applicants, this is a great way to show us that you are committed to SCA and would make a great crew member, and for alumni, it is a good chance to stay involved with SCA.
The address of the event is:
6530 ½ Almeda Road
Houston, TX
Please note that we need four forms filled out before anyone can participate in the event and if you are under 18, you will need a parent or guardian signature. You can get the forms by emailing Andy Janes at ajanes@thesca.org.
As with other outdoor activities participants should wear long pants..., shirts with sleeves, high socks, and closed toe shoes or work/hiking boots. Sunscreen and insect repellent are recommended. Although water will be provided, participants are encouraged to bring their own individual water bottles. Parking is available at the Pavilion on Almeda Drive, participants are always encouraged to use metro and carpool.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact Andy Janes, Houston Program Coordinator at 713.520.1835 or ajanes@thesca.org.
The Green Team Summer Program has been Completed
Thanks to all 36 Crew Members who completed the program! We had a great summer and accomplished a lot of conservation work in Houston area green spaces.\
Keep an eye open for School Year Program applications coming soon to this website.
Please contact Andy Janes, Houston Program Coordinator, with any questions. ajanes@thesca.org P: 713-520-1835
Recruiting has now ended for the Summer Green Team Program
-Applicants should be receiving communication from the SCA regarding their status
Please contact Andy Janes, Houston Program Coordinator, with any questions. ajanes@thesca.org P: 713-520-1835  SCA Houston is a community field office of the Student Conservation Association, America's conservation corps. Our members protect & restore national parks, marine sanctuaries, cultural landmarks & community green spaces in all 50 states. To learn more, visit www.thesca.org. SCA Houston | 3015 Richmond Ave, Suite 290, Houston, Texas 77098 | 713.520.1835 |
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