Weeks Centennial Spike Teen Crews
Join in the celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Weeks Act! The Weeks Act authorized the federal government to acquire forest land in the East for the creation of national forests, and the White Mountain National Forest, established by Presidential proclamation on May 16, 1918, owes its existence to the passage of the Weeks Act in 1911. One hundred years later there is much to celebrate, but also much to look forward to! This week-long volunteer trail crew program is ideal for teens, ages 15-17, to live and work in the backcountry of the White Mountain National Forest, while engaging in a worthwhile and much appreciated service project. You can expect to have a great time in the woods, while learning and practicing trail work and backcountry skills. The week will begin on Sunday evening with dinner and an orientation at AMC Camp Dodge Volunteer Center. On Monday your crew will pack all food supplies, tools, camping equipment, and personal belongings into the woods with their Crew Leaders for a five-day, four-night excursion into the backcountry of the White Mountain National Forest.

July 3-9, 2011
July 10-16, 2011

8 Scholarships (4 per week) available for North Country youth living in NH Counties that abut the White Mountain National Forest – Carroll, Grafton, and Coos Counties. For more scholarship information, click on the pdf link:

http://outdoors.org/pdf/upload/2011_WeeksCent-Scholarship-App-Initial-Reg.pdf

Link to Program Descriptions:
 http://www.outdoors.org/conservation/trails/volunteer/trailopps/weeks-centennial-teen-crew.cfm

Written by: Alex DeLucia, North Country Trails Volunteer Programs Supervisor, AMC