Youth Climate Corps BC Launches third season in Squamish

May 20th 2026, the YCCBC Squamish crew kicks off their first week of the season with a tour of Alice Lake facilitated by Talaysay Tours.

Youth Climate Corps BC (YCCBC), in partnership with the District of Squamish, is proud to launch the 2026 Squamish Youth Climate Corps program as part of its province-wide summer season.

Now entering its third season in Squamish, the program continues to provide youth with paid, hands-on opportunities to contribute to meaningful climate action projects in their own communities while developing leadership and workforce skills for the future.

This season’s Squamish Youth Climate Corps team will be led by Co-Leads Christina Stevenson and Nina Sky Robertson, who will welcome and support four Climate Action Mobilizers throughout the summer as they work on local climate resilience, education, and community engagement initiatives across Squamish.

Projects this season will focus on:

• FireSmart and wildfire preparedness initiatives

• Residential air sealing and energy efficiency support with an equity lens

• Zero-waste programming and community outreach

• Ecological restoration and environmental monitoring

• Sustainable transportation education and engagement

• Recycling contamination reduction initiatives

  
  

The team will also support several community events throughout the season, including the Re-Use-It Fair on June 6, Go By Bike Week (May 30–June 5), and Open Street Day on July 25.

Last year, the Squamish Youth Climate Corps team completed 535 Climate Action Days while working alongside organizations including Talaysay Tours, Squamish River Watershed Society, Squamish CAN, Squamish Streamkeepers, and Retrofit Assist. Projects included native species planting in the Squamish Estuary, FireSmart outreach in evacuation alert zones, support for residential recycling tote audits, and community-based sustainability initiatives aimed at reducing waste and strengthening climate resilience.

These local efforts are part of YCCBC’s growing province-wide impact. As the organization continues to expand, YCCBC is equipping young people with the skills, experience, and confidence needed to address climate challenges while helping build stronger, more connected, and more resilient communities across British Columbia.

Youth Climate Corps Squamish’s 2025 crew clears brush as part of their fire-smarting work to protect Squamish from forest fires.

Community leaders and government representatives shared their support for the continued growth of the Squamish Youth Climate Corps program:

“I’m delighted to see Youth Climate Corps return to Squamish, and look forward to seeing young people in the community leading meaningful and inspiring work that benefits both people and the environment.” - Jeremy Valeriote, MLA West Vancouver-Sea to Sky

“Programs like Youth Climate Corps are creating meaningful opportunities for young people to contribute directly to climate solutions in their communities while building valuable career experience. Through Canada Summer Jobs funding and continued federal support, we are proud to help empower youth leadership and local climate action here in Squamish.” - Patrick Weiler, MP West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, British Columbia

“Since the beginning, Youth Climate Corps has shown the incredible impact young people can have when they are trusted, supported, and given meaningful opportunities to lead. It’s inspiring to see the program continuing to grow in communities like Squamish.” — Brittny Anderson, Minister of State for Local Governments and Rural Communities