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The Central Oregon Youth Conservation Corps (COYCC), a program of Heart of Oregon Corps, is hosting several in-person information sessions for students and families to learn more about the program and the upcoming Summer 2026 season.
COYCC is an 8-week paid summer conservation program for youth ages 16–18. Participants work on outdoor projects across Central Oregon, build job skills, and may have opportunities to earn high school credit (varies by school).
Program Overview
Ages: 16–18
Program Dates: June 22 – August 13, 2026
Pay: $16/hour
Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 7:00 AM – 4:30 PM
High School Credit: Available through some schools
COYCC Information Sessions
Sisters
Thursday, April 16 | 6:00–7:30 PM
USFS Office – Whychus/Metolius Conference Rooms
201 N Pine St, Sisters, OR 97759
Madras
Thursday, April 23 | 6:00–7:30 PM
Bridges High School
410 SW 4th St, Madras, OR 97741
Prineville
Thursday, April 30 | 6:00–7:30 PM
USFS Office – Alder Conference Room
3160 NE 3rd St, Prineville, OR 97754
Bend
Tuesday, May 5 | 6:00–7:30 PM
USFS Office – Aspen/Ponderosa Conference Rooms
63095 Deschutes Market Rd, Bend, OR 97701
Redmond
Thursday, May 7 | 6:00–7:30 PM
Heart of Oregon Corps Training Center
835 E. Hwy 126, Building #4, Redmond, OR 97756
Students ages 16–17 must attend with a parent or guardian, while 18-year-olds may attend independently.
Students and families can learn more about the program here:
https://heartoforegon.org/programs/coycc.html
