The Lancaster County Youth Conservation School will take place Sunday through Saturday, July 19 to 25. Open to students ages 14 to 16, this summer adventure is made possible through the Lancaster County Conservation District partnering with local sportsmen's clubs.
The Lancaster County Conservation District has partnered with the local clubs for 42 years to offer the weeklong summer field school that focuses on outdoor activities and the conservation of natural resources. Students reside at the school within tents and use cots to demonstrate low-impact camping at the Northern Lancaster County Game and Fish Protective Association in West Cocalico Township.
Interested students are invited to apply. Students will gain knowledge about wildlife and conservation, leadership experience, and communication skills. There are many study topics designed to empower students and ensure a sustained conservation legacy. Topics include stream restoration, biodiversity, orienteering, macroinvertebrate study, forestry, canoeing, wildlife management, archery, survival, and firearm safety. Students will have the opportunity to meet professionals in various fields related to the environment and conservation, and they may discuss career options with them.
County sportsmen's clubs and community organizations provide 90% of the tuition to attend. Students are responsible for a registration fee. To receive an application, readers may contact the Lancaster County Conservation District at 717-299-5361, ext. 5, or visit http://www.lancasterconservation.org by Monday, June 15.
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