Colonial Heights Youth and Human Services

08/08/2025

Today was the final day of the Youth Conservation Corps summer program. Teens worked for three weeks with park staff at Pocahontas State Park. They completed projects planned by park staff that would benefit visitors to the park. Projects like a new volleyball court, improving shelter 3, painting and much more. Teens receive a $750 stipend at the end. Today family, friends, leaders, youth and park staff celebrated and recognized each teen for their accomplishments. Congratulations, you did it! City of Colonial Heights, Virginia GovernmentChesterfield County Virginia GovernmentPocahontas State Park

08/07/2025

08/07/2025

We are in the final week of the YCC program. Teens have learned new things, tried new things and had a good time along the way. Enjoy some of our photos from the past two days. We have fast learners with great paddling skills. City of Colonial Heights, Virginia GovernmentChesterfield County Virginia GovernmentPocahontas State Park

08/05/2025

Today was a fun day for teens in the Youth Conservation Corps summer program as they visited Bear Creek Lake State Park Ranger Sarah led the group in archery. We have some fast learners! After a delicious lunch grilled by Crew Leaders, teens swam and used the paddle boats. Everyone had a great time! City of Colonial Heights, Virginia Government Chesterfield County Virginia GovernmentPocahontas State ParkBear Creek Lake State Park

08/05/2025

This is the last week of the Youth Conservation Corps summer program for Colonial Heights and Chesterfield participants. On Monday, painting was the assignment of the day. Chesterfield County Virginia GovernmentCity of Colonial Heights, Virginia GovernmentPocahontas State Park

07/31/2025

S’mores anyone? Teens learned how to build a fire and make smores. A nice treat after spreading gravel. City of Colonial Heights, Virginia Government Chesterfield County Virginia Government Pocahontas State Park Virginia State Parks Youth Conservation Corps

07/30/2025

YCC is on a field trip to learn about Powhatan State Park. Park Interpreter Sara shared her knowledge about bugs, tadpoles and foliage. Work project for today is staining the fence along the cemetery trail. City of Colonial Heights, Virginia Government Chesterfield County Virginia Government Powhatan State Park

07/29/2025

Day 6 at Pocahontas state park youth worked near the dam cleaning debris and trash. They also completed a ditch and shelter three.

07/26/2025

Volleyball anyone? YCC teens made a new court at Pocahontas State Park.

07/26/2025

Fantastic week at Pocahontas State Park. YCC youth working together as a team, having fun and learning new things. City of Colonial Heights, Virginia Government Chesterfield County Virginia Government Pocahontas State Park

07/25/2025

Teens from Chesterfield County and the City of Colonial Heights are spending 3 weeks at Pocahontas State Park as part of the Youth Conservation Corps. They work closely with park staff on projects. Enjoy some pictures from this week

07/23/2025

Hello from Pocahontas State Park. Teens worked together to clear a grassy area to make a volleyball court. They are hopeful for a chance to play before the program ends. Chesterfield County Virginia GovernmentCity of Colonial Heights, Virginia Government Pocahontas State Park