NCCC workers skim duckweed fro... HOLLY, Michigan – A team of 8 AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps) members are helping camp staff at YMCA Camp Ohiyesa in a six week project from Sept. 26 through Nov. 8, 2011. The team is assisting the YMCA camp staff with facilitating camp activities but also completing maintenance and grounds keeping tasks.
The NCCC team, Maple 7, will be facilitating in the camp’s outdoor education activities which includes learning about outdoor survival skills, wetland and bog environments, which help to develop leadership growth in the campers. Additionally, Maple 7 will be facilitating active outdoor activities such as the camp’s low ropes course, climbing tower, archery, giant swing, zip line and canoeing. Maple 7 is also helping YMCA Camp Ohiyesa with maintenance such as spreading wood chips on the property to help with the upkeep of the campgrounds, safety and general beautification.
“I’ve never been to camp before, so it’s really exciting to be able to partake in camp activities such as the zip line, while serving the community,” says corps member Sabrina Hassan.
An NCCC worker tends to a camp...
The overall purpose of the YMCA of Metro Detroit is “to build strong kids, strong families, and strong communities,” which includes, “building strong communities through active, engaged lifestyles. With a focus on providing resources for families, the YMCA community welcomes new members, encouraging them to enrich spirit, mind and body.”
AmeriCorps NCCC is a full-time, residential, national service program in which 1,100 young adults serve nationwide each year. During their 10-month term, NCCC Members – all 18 to 24 years old – work on teams of eight to 12 on projects that address critical needs related to natural and other disasters, infrastructure improvement, environmental stewardship and conservation, energy conservation, and urban and rural development. Members mentor students, construct and rehabilitate low-income housing, respond to natural disasters, clean up streams, help communities develop emergency plans, and address countless other local needs. The North Central Region campus in Vinton, IA is one five regional campuses in the United States and serves Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin.
In exchange for their service, NCCC members receive $5,550 to help pay for college, or to pay back existing student loans. Other benefits include a small living stipend, room and board, leadership development, increased self-confidence, and the knowledge that, through active citizenship, people can indeed make a difference. AmeriCorps NCCC is administered by the Corporation for National and Community Service. The Corporation improves lives, strengthens communities, and fosters civic engagement through service and volunteering. For more information visit the AmeriCorps NCCC website.
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