Pike County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs

Youth Conservation School

Frequently Asked Questions

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1. Can a student who attended in the past attend again this year?
2. How much spending money should a student bring?
3. To whom should I make the registration fee payable?
4. Is this a Conservation School or a Conservation Camp?
5. May I visit my child during the Conservation School?
6. Will there be swimming or fishing at the Conservation School?

Can a student who attended in the past attend again this year?

No. The high quality of the program requires that the School be limited to only 20 students. As the number of applicant's usually exceeds the available space, students are not permitted to attend more than once.

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How much spending money should a student bring?

None.   The is no opportunity to spend money at the school.

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To whom should I make the registration fee payable?

The student registration fee is $50.00 and should be made payable to the Pike County Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs.

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Is this a Conservation School or a Conservation Camp?

Because of the "sleep away" nature of the School, it is often erroneously referred to as the Conservation Camp. However, the Conservation School should not be confused for a camp. While efforts are made to keep the learning process fun, the programs emphasis is on education. Students attending the School should be aware that they are there to learn, not to play games.

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May I visit my child during the Conservation School?

Generally, parental visitation is discouraged.  Parents desiring to visit their child are encouraged to do so during the public program held Wednesday evening at Lacawac Sanctuary. See the School schedule for the time and topic of the program.

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Will there be swimming or fishing at the Conservation School?

No.  Lake Lacawac is one of the most pristine lakes in Pennsylvania.  It has been named a National Natural Landmark.  The Lake is used as a natural laboratory by scientists studying aquatic biology and related subjects.  As such, swimming and fishing are prohibited in Lake Lacawac so that the natural ecology will be undisturbed.

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Revised: November 11, 1999 .