Conservation Camp applicants sought

The All-Ohio Junior Conservation Camp, held at 4-H Camp Palmer near Harrison Lake State Park in Fayette, is scheduled for June 8-11. This popular camp, now in its 25th year, is open to youths from age 8 (and third grade) through 14 (finishing the eighth grade) living in the three-state area.

Exciting programs will evolve around this year’s theme, “Camp is UnBUGlievable”. Campers will explore how insects, trees, the environment and nature affect their daily lives. They will also have the opportunity to climb high ropes, hike, swim, and canoe along with a host of traditional camp activities including crafts, evening dances and campfire programs.

The camp fee is $120 and covers all program supplies for the four-day-and-three-night event, which includes meals, overnight accommodation, a t-shirt, activities, and many great camp experiences.

Campers are supervised by a team of trained teen counselors, adult staff, and a nurse who is at camp throughout the week.  Delicious meals are provided family style and small cabins with bunk beds help to develop friendships and social skills.

The capacity of this camp is large but not unlimited.  Early registration is very important to insure acceptance, as camp could fill up before the May 25 deadline.

The All Ohio Junior Conservation Camp is sponsored in cooperation with the Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Ohio State University Extension offices of northwest Ohio.

For further information or to obtain a registration form, call the OSU Extension-Wood County office at 419.354.9050 or visit its website at http://wood.osu.edu (click on “4-H Youth Development and Overnight Camps”).