Young Pennsylvanians interested in pursuing environmental careers are invited to apply by April 15 for the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ summer residential camp, DCNR Secretary Cynthia Adams Dunn said Tuesday.

“Exploring Careers Outdoors Camp has become one of DCNR’s strongest success stories since beginning 16 years ago,” said Dunn. “The camp is designed to tap into interest in natural resources at a young age and enhance and develop it. We’ve successfully worked with hundreds of young people to hone their awareness of the natural world and the variety of related careers available to them.”

The six-day camp begins July 9, at Camp Kresge, White Haven, Luzerne County. The camp is near Nescopeck State Park and about 10 miles north of White Haven.

The camp will introduce 20 students in grades 10-12 to conservation and environmental careers, and encourage their pursuit. From wildlife conservation projects and stream sampling of aquatic life, to forestry skills, daily activities will offer students a hands-on, team-building learning experience in an outdoor setting.

“Past campers have come from small towns and large cities, forming a unique pool of intelligence, spirit, and commitment to environmental improvement,” Dunn said. “In addition, many DCNR employees have supported this camp effort, some coming back year after year.”

Participants explore a wide range of career experiences, including water quality assessments, geology field studies, and overnight camping experiences. They will also meet conservation professionals to learn about career opportunities.  

Offered free of charge; instruction and daily activities are overseen by specialists and officials from DCNR’s bureaus of State Parks and Forestry. After the camp, attendees will have a chance to seek internships, job-shadowing and other career-related opportunities through the camp’s mentor program.

For more details and applications, visit DCNR’s ECO Camp webpage; email to: ECO_Camp@pa.gov;  write to ECO Camp Coordinator, Bureau of State Parks, Outdoor Programming Services Division, P.O. Box 8551, Harrisburg, PA 17105-8551, or call 717-425-5330.

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