As per the NYS Department of Health's directive that prohibits overnight children's camps from operating this season, DEC has cancelled the 2020 Environmental Education Summer Camp season. DEC will be processing refunds on a rolling basis from families as well as from groups who sponsor campers and we ask for patience as refunds are processed on a weekly basis.

Read the Statement from New York State Health Commissioner Dr. Howard Zucker on Overnight Summer Camps.

DEC will continue to work with the NYS Dept. of Health, Centers for Disease Control and others to evaluate the guidelines in place to protect the health and safety of campers and staff for the 2021 season, and to maintain the DEC Camp Program's exploration and learning opportunities going forward.

Please note that DEC Camps staff are working from home as per the Governor's directive and the easiest way to reach them is to send an email to EducationCamps@dec.ny.gov. They will return your email as soon as possible.