“It’s refreshing, being away from my phone. I’m busy pretty much every second of the day. I don’t even have time to think about it. I’ve been able to stay a lot more in the moment out here, which I think is good for me.”
Jo Funk
Backcountry & Mendocino Center Corpsmember
Growth in skills and growth in self.
The CCC Backcountry Trails Program reveals character, as Corpsmembers tackle the challenge of difficult and precise trail work and being away from home — and their cell phones — for five-plus months.
As difficult as that may sound, the busy schedule and tight knit community keeps these young adults motivated and focused.
It’s a once in a lifetime kind of experience and opportunity.
