Campers enjoy a fun, action packed week Each participant attends Camp on a

filled with interactive workshops, group scholarship generously provided by one of

assemblies, recreation opportunities, several sponsoring organizations. Sponsors,
evening campfires and social events!! supporters and agencies that have contributed
to the quality of camp for over 65 years include:
Workshops WV Conservation Agency
• Fish WV Conservation Education Council Inc.
Management WV Department of Education
• Forest
Management
WV Department of Environmental Protection
WV Division of Forestry
Experience
• Forest Protection WV Division of Natural Resources
• Forest Products WVU Extension Service
• Law Enforcement WVU Division of Forestry and Natural Resources
• Nature Awareness USDOI- National Park Service
• Parks and Recreation USDA- Natural Resources Conservation Service
• Soil Conservation Conservation Districts
• Watershed Management Garden Clubs Explore
• Water Quality Izaak Walton League

• Wildlife Management
Kent Industries
Local Civic and Fraternal Organizations
Excite
• Youth Conservation
National Rifle Association
WV Sportsman’s Clubs
WV Wildlife Federation
Opportunities to Explore
• Archery
• Campfires Interested in becoming a sponsor?
Engage
• Fishing
Many individuals, agencies and private
• Fish and Game businesses have contributed to the success of
• Demonstrations Conservation Camp over the years. Your
• Mountain Biking group or organization can also participate in
State Conservation Camp by sponsoring
• Outdoor Cooking
campers and/or providing support to the camp
•
•
Small Boat Handling
Sports
endowment fund. Please contact the camp
secretary/treasurer for more details.
Inspire
• Rappelling
• Recreation Come discover what doors
Programs and activities offered by the West
• Trap Shooting WV Conservation Camp can
Virginia Conservation Camp Committee and
• .22 Marksmanship sponsoring agencies are available to all persons open for you!
without regard to race, color, sex, or national origin.
www.wvconservationcamp.com
 A RE YOU A TEEN L OOKING F OR ADVENTURE ?
Do you like the outdoors? Are you 14 - 18
years old? If you answered yes to any of
these questions West Virginia State
Conservation Camp is the place for you!
Do you know the state flower?
How many parks are in WV?
What is a watershed?
What laws govern hunting & fishing?
Is this plant native to WV?
Can you name a forest product?
A week at WV State Conservation Camp will
allow you to explore the natural world and
give you the knowledge to answer these
questions and many others concerning West
Virginia’s natural resources.
During a fun week at camp, you will interact
with natural resource
professionals, explore
potential career
opportunities, learn new
skills and meet lifelong
friends from all across
West Virginia!
A proud tradition since 1941, WV State
Conservation Camp continues to introduce
young adults to their natural resources and to
the wise use and management of those
resources.
Come, join in this legacy
and let Conservation
Camp open the door to
the outdoors for you!
Details...
Who: 14 – 18 year old young adults
Where: Camp Caesar in Webster County.
Camp Caesar is conveniently located on Rt. 20
between Cowen and Webster Springs, WV.
When: Early June – usually the week after school
lets out.
Cost: The cost for each camper (scholarship) is
one hundred fifty dollars ($150.00). Scholarships
provided by sponsors or other individuals cover
food and lodging for the week. Register early to
ensure scholarship availability.
Where can I find more information? The best
place to find out more about camp is to visit
www.wvconservationcamp.com. You can also
contact any camp staff member for assistance.
Conservation Pledge
I give my pledge as an American to For more information please contact:
save and faithfully defend from waste
Dr. Ben Spong, Camp Chairman
the natural resources of my country West Virginia University Extension Service
P.O Box 6125
– its soil and minerals, its forests, Morgantown, WV 26506
waters and wildlife. 304- 293-7550
ben.spong@mail.wvu.edu
Mike Hall, Camp Director
West Virginia University Extension Service
P.O. Box 348
Webster Springs, WV 26288
(304) 847-2727
MLHall@mail.wvu.edu
Registration and Scholarship Information:
Alan Miller, Secretary/Treasurer
West Virginia State Conservation Camp
HC 32, Box 33
Upper Tract, WV 26866
(304) 358-3298