Eighth District

Federated Garden Clubs of New York State, Inc.

Scholarship Application

DEC Environmental Education Camp

Camp Rushford - Camp Pack Forest

Camp Rushford is located near Rushford Lake in the 4500 acre Hanging Bog Wildlife Management Area.  It has unlimited space for outdoor learning and recreation.  This camp is available and suitable for campers (boy or girl) in the 12 to 14 year age group.

Camp Pack Forest is located on a small lake in the Adirondack Park with access to the Hudson River.  It also offers unlimited space for outdoor learning and recreation and will surely heighten the camper’s awareness of the environment.  This camp is suitable for both the 12 to 14 and 15 to17 year old camper (boy or girl). 

Both camps are for a one week stay and do require a refundable deposit of $50.00 when space at these camps is confirmed.  This deposit will be returned to the applicant upon completion of the camping week.

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Camper’s Name                                                                                 Phone                                 

Parent’s Name                                                                                            

Camper’s Address                                                                                                                          

City                                                                                           Zip                                                   

Birth date                                             Age                 Grade Level                                               

Have you previously attended a DEC Camp?                 Date                Where?                   

Applicant’s Signature                                                                                

Parent’s Signature                                                                                     

1.    Camper to include a brief essay on his interest and reasons for wishing to attend this camp and include any list of activities or experiences that might qualify him/her to receive this scholarship.

Return application by December 15 th to: Norma J. Dowd, 48 Carriage Circle, williamsville 14221-2102