DEC Camp Scholarship

 The Eighth District Federated Garden Clubs of NYS is sponsoring a scholarship for a week of fun and outdoor adventure at a NYS Department of Environmental Conservation Camp to children ages12-14 and 15-17 years of age. 

DEADLINE for scholarship applications is December 15, 2012.

CONTACT: DEC Camp Chair at 716-688-6691for more information.

                                     About the Camps

Camp Rushford, near Rushford Lake, is in the 4,500 acre Hanging Bog Wildlife Management Area and is the camp for the 12-14 age group.  The camper will:

Experience Hands-on Learning & Fun

Study of Field & Forest

Explore Pond and Bog

Learn about the Human Impact

Discover the Interconnectedness of Life on Earth

Provide the Opportunity to Gain Many Lifelong Memories

For more information on Camp Rushford follow this link:

http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1879.html

Pack Forest is the camp for teens that are 15 to 17 years old.  They will explore:

Forestry

Aquatic Biology

Wildlife Management

Field Ecology and Other Environmental Issues

For more information on Pack Forest follow this link:

http://www.dec.ny.gov/education/1875.html