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Camp Rocky set for JulyBy Eldon Fisher CSU Extension Golden Plains Area Agent, youth Colorado The Colorado Association of Conservation District presents Camp Rocky 2008, an outdoor environmental adventure of youth ages 14 through 19. The camp will be held near Divide, Colorado July 6 to 12. The cost is $250, however, scholarships are available. Camp Rocky is a week-long, residential camp for 14 through 19 year olds who enjoy the outdoors and are interested in natural resources. Camp Rocky staff, made up of resource professionals from around the state, help participants learn about their environment while working in teams and making new friends. Each year, new and returning teens choose one of the following resource fields for their area focus. Forest Management: The forestry team learns about different forest types, how to determine the overall health of the forest, how to find a tree's age without cutting it down, different insects and diseases that affect trees and how fire can be "good" for forest health and safety. Rangeland Science: The rangeland science team learns about the "fitness" of rangeland and the forage it provides. They will study how rangelands provide food for animals, habitat for wildlife, open space with natural beauty for humans to enjoy, and clean water for drinking and recreation. Soil and Water Conservation: This team learns about the primary components of a watershed. They will "create" a river and learn how many different types of soil affect plants, wildlife and humans. Fish & Wildlife Management: The wildlife biology team will track a radio-collared animal, go electro-fishing, learn how Colorado wildlife adapt to their surroundings and complete a habitat enhancement project. During the second half of the week, students from these different resource teams will develop and present natural resource management plans. Participants will use their group plan to complete a management project. Additional activities include volleyball games, hiking, a campfire, the Camp Rocky Challenge, and a dance. At the close of camp, students receive a Camp Rocky Certificate of Completion. Limited scholarship opportunities are also available. To inquire about scholarships, please contact the Colorado Association of Conservation Districts at 719-686-0020, e-mail cacd@cacd.us or contact your local conservation district. A non-refundable $75 deposit is required by June 15. For further instructions on receiving application materials contact your local conservation district office or Colorado State University Extension office. 3/17/08 Date: 3/12/08 Advertisement
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