Youth Conservation Camp
Youth Conservation Camp Has Been Cancelled for 2020 Due to COVID-19 Risks
*Our staff and board have decided in the current conditions to not hold Youth Conservation Camp in 2020. We take the safety of our participants, staff, and presenters very seriously and hope that we can hold camp again in June 2021. Thank you for your patience, flexibility, and care for our communities.*
Students ages 8-12 years old are encouraged to sign up for 3 days at conservation camp at Beaver Creek in the beautiful Rio Grande National Forest. They have the choice of 5 subject areas; Soil & Water, Range, Forestry, Wildlife, or obtaining their hunters’ safety certification. By working with our partners from the Rio Grande Watershed Association of Conservation Districts, United States Forest Service, Colorado Parks & Wildlife and many others, we are able to offer a camp that provides these youth an opportunity to get outside and experience natural resources up close. Because of our professional partnerships, kids are also able to receive expert knowledge and get to know the many career avenues available to them in the future. We encourage you to go ahead and register your child to reserve their spot!
Cost: $140/participant
Natural Resources Tracks Overview
Campers ages 8 – 12 will participate in the same workshop track for the entire camp period. Groups are small with usually 12-15 campers in each track. Tracks include: Hunter Safety, Mud Buds (formerly Soil and Water), Range, Forestry and Wildlife.
Hunter Safety – *We are still waiting on instructor availability. Should this course not be available as a certification, campers will have the option to choose another track or participate in Land Stewardship outdoor activities which correlate with the CPW curriculum. Includes classroom instruction and firing range practice. Participants will need to complete the online portion before coming to camp for the field section and final test. Upon successfully passing all exams participants will earn a Colorado Hunter Safety card. Participants must be 10 or older.
Mud Buds (formerly Soil & Water) – Participants will learn about the importance of soil and water in our natural environment – field exercises include: water games, plant identification and the river trailer. Recommended for first time campers.
Rangeland Science – How do plants and animals work together to survive? Why do we need livestock to help manage our open spaces? All these questions plus activities about pollinators and a wide variety of plant life will be an exciting and interactive experience.
Forestry – Principles of forest management, tree growth, fire, responsible use of public lands, along with fun activities for outdoor learning.
Wildlife – Scats, tracks, and bears, oh my! Wildlife management includes more than just these elements, and your child will enjoy learning from Colorado Parks & Wildlife officers to discover just how amazing our Colorado wildlife and habitats really are.
PLEASE ENSURE THESE DOCUMENTS ARE UPLOADED TO YOUR CAMP ACCOUNT OR EMAILED TO BETHANY HOWELL AT This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. BEFORE August 5, 2020! WE ALSO NEED COPIES OF YOUR INSURANCE CARD AND IMMUNIZATION RECORD!
2020-Risks-Waiver_Medical-Authorization-Form.pdf
Camp_Procedures_FAQs_Checklist.pdf
2020 Scholarship Form
Please return by email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or mail to P.O. Box 142 Monte Vista, CO 81144 before July 1, 2020.
YouthConservationCampScholarship2020.pdf
A huge THANK YOU to our 2019 corporate sponsors!
Southern Colorado Farms
Mountain Valley Agribusiness
Neufeld Farms, Ltd.
Wenta Nip & Sanitizing
Other funding and partnerships made possible by:
