What will you learn?
Vermont's fish and wildlife
Forests and forestry
Wetland ecology
Building bluebird houses
First aid and outdoor safety
Fly and spin fishing
Archery
Hiking and camping
Canoeing
Who will be there?
Campers will meet Vermont state game wardens, foresters, fisheries and wildlife biologists, and others who work in the outdoors. Opportunities for new friendships abound!
What does it cost?
The cost if only $200 for a fun filled week of learning in Vermont's great outdoors. Scholarships are available from the Manchester Rod and Gun Club. Your fee includes plenty of food, equipment and instruction. Camp runs in one week sessions in June, July and August for girls and boys ages 12-14.
Conservation camps are held at Buck Lake in Woodbury, VT and Ed Kehoe in Bomoseen, VT. For an application, visit www.vtfishandwildlife.com; click on - Youth pages and then on GMCC Camps
Manchester Rod and Gun Club offers $175 scholarships for girls and boys. You must be a resident of Vermont living within a 30 mile radius of Manchester Center. Applications for scholarships are available in the MEMS main office.
