About
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps offers the Youth Conservation Corps, where participants do trail building, environmental restoration, invasive species management, and wildlife habitat improvement. It also offers the Building Trades Summer Program, where participants build a tiny home while learning construction skills. The program also offers Natural Resource Internships and Yampa Valley Science School.
Programs
- Youth Conservation Corps — Grades 6-12 · Participants engage in projects ranging from trail building and environmental restoration to managing invasive species and improving wildlife habitats; crews camp together under the stars at night.
- Conservation Corps — Ages 18+
- Natural Resource Internships — Ages 16-30
- Yampa Valley Science School — 6th Grade
- Building Trades Summer Program — Grades 11 +12 · Participants spend a 9+ week summer session on a crew of up to eight participants and an adult instructor to develop construction skills while building a tiny home.
At a glance
- Facility hours: Mon - Fri: 9am - 5pm; Sat | Sun: Closed
About the provider
Rocky Mountain Youth Corps was established in 1993 by the City of Steamboat Springs and obtained 501(c)3 status in 1999. Its mission is to engage young people in the outdoors and build resiliency through teamwork, service, and experiential education. Its leadership team includes Ryan Banks, Mark Wertheimer, Karen Donoghue, Jenna Gannon, and Lauren Vandenhurk.
Last updated November 5, 2026.
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