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Each participant attends Camp on ascholarship generously provided by one ofseveral sponsoring organizations. Sponsors,supporters and agencies that have contributedto the quality of camp for over 65 years include:

WV Conservation Agency

WV Conservation Education Council Inc.WV Department of Education

WV Department of Environmental Protection

WV Division of Forestry

WV Division of Natural Resources

WVU Extension Service

WVU Division of Forestry and Natural Resources

USDOI- National Park Service

USDA- Natural Resources Conservation Service

Conservation Districts

Garden Clubs

Izaak Walton League

Kent Industries

Local Civic and Fraternal Organizations

National Rifle AssociationWV Sportsmans Clubs

WV Wildlife Federation

Interested in becoming a sponsor?

Many individuals, agencies and private

businesses have contributed to the success ofConservation Camp over the years. Yourgroup or organization can also participate inState Conservation Camp by sponsoringcampers and/or providing support to the campendowment fund. Please contact the campsecretary/treasurer for more details.

Programs and activities offered by the WestVirginia Conservation Camp Committee and

sponsoring agencies are available to all personswithout regard to race, color, sex, or national origin.

Campers enjoy a fun, action packed weekfilled with interactive workshops, groupassemblies, recreation opportunities,evening campfires and social events!!

Fish

Management

Forest

Management

Forest Protection

Forest Products

Law Enforcement

Nature Awareness

Parks and Recreation

Soil Conservation

Watershed Management

Water Quality

Wildlife Management

Youth Conservation

Archery

Campfires

Fishing

Fish and Game Demonstrations

Mountain Biking

Outdoor Cooking

Small Boat Handling

Sports

Rappelling

Recreation Trap Shooting

.22 Marksmanship

Workshops

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open for you!

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A RE YOU A T E E N L O O K I N G F OR A D V E N T U R E?

A week at WV State Conservation Camp willallow you to explore the natural world andgive you the knowledge to answer these

questions and many others concerning WestVirginias natural resources.

During a fun week at camp, you will interactwith natural resource

professionals, explorepotential career

opportunities, learn newskills and meet lifelong

friends from all acrossWest Virginia!

A proud tradition since 1941, WV StateConservation Camp continues to introduceyoung adults to their natural resources and tothe wise use and management of thoseresources.

Come, join in this legacyand let ConservationCamp open the door tothe outdoors for you!

Who: 14 18 year old young adults

Where: Camp Caesar in Webster County.

Camp Caesar is conveniently located on Rt. 20between Cowen and Webster Springs, WV.

When: Early June usually the week after schoollets out.

Cost: The cost for each camper (scholarship) isone hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). Scholarshipsprovided by sponsors or other individuals coverfood and lodging for the week. Register early to

ensure scholarship availability.Where can I find more information? The bestplace to find out more about camp is to visitwww.wvconservationcamp.com. You can alsocontact any camp staff member for assistance.

Details...

Do you know the state flower?How many parks are in WV?What is a watershed?What laws govern hunting & fishing?Is this plant native to WV?Can you name a forest product?

Do you like the outdoors? Are you 14 - 18years old? If you answered yes to any ofthese questions West Virginia StateConservation Camp is the place for you!

Conservation PledgeI give my pledge as an American tosave and faithfully defend from wastethe natural resources of my country its soil and minerals, its forests,waters and wildlife.

For more information please contact:

Dr. Ben Spong, Camp ChairmanWest Virginia University Extension Service

P.O Box 6125Morgantown, WV 26506

304- 293-7550ben.spong@mail.wvu.edu

Mike Hall, Camp DirectorWest Virginia University Extension Service

P.O. Box 348Webster Springs, WV 26288

(304) 847-2727MLHall@mail.wvu.edu

Registration and Scholarship Information:

Alan Miller, Secretary/TreasurerWest Virginia State Conservation CampHC 32, Box 33

Upper Tract, WV 26866(304) 358-3298