Register now for Conservation Camp

The Monroe County Conservation District is accepting applications for the Monroe County Conservation Camp at Stony Acres Wildlife Sanctuary/Recreational Facility. Conservation Camp is a residential camp for teens ages 14 through this year’s high school graduates from July 20-27.

A wide range of programs are scheduled for camp week. Topics include reptiles and amphibians, forestry, trapshooting and firearm safety, stream study, archery, wetlands study, soils and land use, and many others. Presenters include the Pennsylvania Game Commission, Tobyhanna Conservation Association, Blue Ridge/ Cherry Valley Rod and Gun Club, National Park Service, Pennsylvania Bureau of Forestry and Pocono Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.

Campers will also have the opportunity to experience the Delaware River during a two-day, overnight canoe trip. Programs covering river ecology, water quality and history of the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will be presented during the 26-mile river journey. Bald eagles, otters, deer and other wildlife have been observed on this trip. Another camp highlight is the confidence course where campers are challenged on a series of high ropes elements. The camp concludes with Family Day on Saturday afternoon when campers and their families gather for lunch and a ceremony to recognize the achievements of the campers.

Cost: $200, which includes the $75 application fee and the $125 camp fee. The application fee must be paid by the student and included with the application. The camp fee may be paid by the student, a sponsoring organization or by a scholarship. A limited amount of scholarships are available by request. For application forms and information, contact the Monroe County Conservation District at 570-629-3061; www. mcconservation.org or email rspotts@ ptd.net.