Sponsoring Youth to Camp
A How-to for Organizations
Application Guidelines
Pack campers during Hunter Safety
DEC camp sessions run for one week, beginning on Sunday at 3:00 PM and ending on Saturday at 9:00 AM, from June 27 to August 21.
All four camps, Colby, Pack, DeBruce and Rushford, educate youth who are 12 to 14 years old. Pack Forest in the southern Adirondacks is also open to campers 15 to 17 years old during the first five sessions of camp. These older campers will participate in the DEC Teen Ecology Workshop.
The cost of one week at a DEC education camp is $325 and includes meals. Youth may attend a camp only one week per year. If the child is a first-time camper, he or she cannot attend during Returnee Week. Returning campers may attend Returnee Week only once!
Applications for the 2010 camp season will be available December 1, 2009.
Because space is limited, interested campers are urged to get their applications in early, keeping in mind the postmark dates indicated above. Applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis according to postmark date.
Sponsorship
This page addresses sponsoring organizations only. If you are the parent of a potential camper, please refer to our Parent's Guide to Applying for Camp web page.
Some changes are being made to the Camps Program for the 2010 season. Please check back by December 1, 2009 for a complete list of changes.
Your cooperation is requested and will make for another successful registration period.
For more information, or to request an application by mail, please call or write to:
NYSDEC Camps
625 Broadway; 2nd Floor
Albany, NY 12233-4500
(518) 402-8014
E-mail: edcamps@gw.dec.state.ny.us
