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Information for Applicants and their Parents
Conservation School Application
Conservation School Activity Schedule
Photographs of Past Conservation Schools * * *
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Pike County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs 2007 Introduction For over 30 years, the Pike County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs has held its annual Youth Conservation School. And this year will be no exception! The School is a week long program starting on Sunday, August 5th and lasting through Friday, August 10th. Students stay at the rustically beautiful "Lodge at Lacawac". The educational staff is comprised of professionals in their respective fields who provide a mix of classroom and field study. Students will get dirty and wet banding ducks, creating trout habitat, exploring bogs, and sieving for macroinvertebrates! (Yes, the students will even learn what macroinvertebrates are!) Purpose The purpose of the School is to foster an interest within the youth of our community in hunting, fishing, and conservation by providing an in depth program that is designed to provide information on the proper management of our natural resources --- both renewable and non-renewable. Of equal importance is the education of our youth about the role of hunting and fishing in the cultural heritage of our country and the present day need for developing and continuing a good conservation oriented "sportsmen's ethic". The understanding of these issues will assist the students in making intelligent decisions about the future of our natural resources. Enrollment Requirements Any student who will be under 16 years of age and will be enrolled in the 7th or 8th grade during the 2006 - 2007 school year is eligible to attend. Students residing in Pike County, attending the Delaware Valley or Wallenpaupack Area School Districts, or who are sponsored by one of the participating sportsmen's clubs will be given priority towards admission. In order to maintain the high quality of the program, enrollment is capped at 20 students. Students who have attended the School in past years are not eligible for enrollment. Fees and Expenses The fee for the Youth Conservation School is $50.00 (only $10.00 per day!)which covers the student's room, board, transportation on field trips, and all activities materials. The fee must be paid at the time of application and is non-refundable upon acceptance. The remaining costs of the Conservation School is covered by scholarships and grants from local businesses, service organizations, sporting clubs, and generous individuals. Scheduled Activities Activities vary from year to year. You may click here to see the past year's activity schedule or the proposed schedule being developed for the current year. The following is a list of topics held in past years.
Scholarship Providers and Sponsors The following businesses, service organizations, sporting clubs and individuals have provided the much needed funding to support the 2006 Youth Conservation School ...
The Conservation School Organizing Committee would like to thank
for their generous grant to the Conservation School |
