CCC Camps

CCC Camps, or Civilian Conservation Corps Camps, were work programs established in the United States during the 1930s as part of the New Deal to combat the Great Depression. Young men, typically aged 18-25, joined these camps to work on public land projects such as planting trees, building dams, and improving national parks. In exchange, they received food, shelter, and a modest paycheck, contributing to environmental conservation and infrastructure development. The CCC played a significant role in both providing employment and enhancing the nation’s natural resources.