Ducks Unlimited Will Sponsor Teen to Attend Youth Conservation Camp at Virginia Tech
The Prince William Chapter of Ducks Unlimited (DU) is again offering a scholarship to one teen to attend the 35th Annual Youth Conservation Camp (YCC) from July 10-16, 2011 on the campus of Virginia Tech. Students in grades 9-12 are eligible. This camp is coordinated by the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts, and made possible with grants and a donation from Virginia Farm Bureau Federation. Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District (PWSWCD) administers the DU scholarship.
“It’s our pleasure to process applications and choose a DU scholarship winner each year to attend YCC at Virginia Tech,” shares Kate Norris, District Manager for PWSWCD. “We can also choose up to two more applicants who are willing to pay their own way,” she added. The fee for the week-long camp is $550.00. DU will pay $500.00 of the scholarship winner’s fee. After the scholarship winner returns, he/she will be asked to share with DU a brief presentation of the experience. According to Norris, “This will be the 28th year PWSWCD has been involved with this program. Each year the students express what a wonderful time they had connecting with nature and learning about agriculture and forestry.”
In addition to cookouts, volleyball games, and other social activities, the week is filled with classes and field trips on topics like: lake ecology, fisheries management, forestry and wildlife issues, land use planning, soils, agriculture, geology, and water quality issues. The teen campers will have the opportunity to learn about the environment, enjoy the great outdoors, meet new friends, and have fun!
Applications are being accepted by PWSWCD through April 15, 2011. For more information or to request an application, contact the Prince William Soil & Water Conservation District at (703)594-3621 or www.pwswcd.org. For a complete schedule of the week’s activities, visit www.vaswcd.org/youthcamp.htm
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