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What is the SDWF Conservation Camp? The camp was originally authorized by the South Dakota Wildlife Federation at its convention in Custer in 1963. The first camp was held the first week of June 1964 with 63 boys in attendance. The camp has continued to be held annually in June. The camp has a Director, 2 Assistant Directors, 2 Counselors for each cabin of 12 delegates, and other staff members.
Who May Attend?Any student in the 9th, 10th, or 11th grade who is in the upper half of their class scholastically and is interested in conservation as a hobby or vocation is eligible to attend. How Do I Apply?Apply directly to a local sportsperson's club in your area or to a local Soil Conservation District Office. These organizations screen applicants as to eligibility and sponsor youth to the camp. The organizations have priority for reservations January 1st through March 1st. If neither of these is available to you, your application may be mailed directly to Mike McKernan, Camp Director, Chris Hesla, Director of the South Dakota Wildlife Federation or to any Assistant Camp Director.
Applications for camp will be accepted from January to March 1st for priority applications. After March 1st, reservations will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis until the camp quota is filled. Reservations can be cancelled and checks refunded up until May 15th, after which no refunds will be made. Arrangements will be available for transportation to and from the camp.
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The
South Dakota Wildlife Federation sponsors a one-week conservation education
workshop
camp for 120 South Dakota boys and girls between the
ages of 15 and 17. The workshop is held at Camp Bob Marshall in the
Black Hills in early June. Since the first camp was held in 1964, thousands
of South Dakotans have experienced the importance of a conservation-minded
life after attending this camp.
Camp participants are housed in rustic cabins with modern bathrooms
and eating facilities.
A Check in the amount of the camp registration fee should also be included.
Individuals need not be named until May 1st when all names must be submitted.
