[dietsch]

monroe county conservation district will be hosting their 39th conservation camp july 20 - to 27th . all kinds of great outdoor things will be presented by a host of people .the highlight is a two day , 26 mile canoe trip on the delaware river . anyone that has or knows of kids who would like this can pm me for details . some of the presenters are , pennsylvania fish and boat ,pennsylvania game commission , maple syrup ,honeybees , trapping , soil and conservation use , archery , gun safety and being able to shoot ,reptile and amphibians , and a list of others .

 

[dietsch]

got the whole list of presenters and list of things for the week .
fishing ,with trout unlimited
soil and land use
ropes course ,which is optional
trapshooting and firearm saftery
organic farming
birdbanding
trapping
beekeeping
backpacking
forestry
river interpretation
and a lot of other stuff . some of the presenters include ,pgc ,pfbc, pocono avian research ,dcnr ,pocono wildlife rehabilitation , national park service ,and several others . great time for kids .

 

[WestPhillyFam]

That's totally amazing. Is it only for Monroe County residents?

 

[dietsch]

if you are not monroe county resident your application will be saved and if by our may meeting the camp isn't filling up it will be approved . every year kids from other counties get accepted . the last few years we haven't been able to fill up all the cabins so i think their is a great chance for kids from other counties to get in again this year . i actually did this camp in "84 and my two oldest kids have also done it .great learning experience . if you need a application pm me your address and i would be happy to send you a application.

 

[West Philly Mike]

if you are not monroe county resident your application will be saved and if by our may meeting the camp isn't filling up it will be approved . every year kids from other counties get accepted . the last few years we haven't been able to fill up all the cabins so i think their is a great chance for kids from other counties to get in again this year . i actually did this camp in "84 and my two oldest kids have also done it .great learning experience . if you need a application pm me your address and i would be happy to send you a application.

Thanks, but my kids are still too little (oldest is 10). I will pass the info along if I hear of a kid who is interested in this kind of opportunity. I know a few who might be and we don't always hear about these great opportunities since we are in the city.

 

[WestPhillyFam]

if you are not monroe county resident your application will be saved and if by our may meeting the camp isn't filling up it will be approved . every year kids from other counties get accepted . the last few years we haven't been able to fill up all the cabins so i think their is a great chance for kids from other counties to get in again this year . i actually did this camp in "84 and my two oldest kids have also done it .great learning experience . if you need a application pm me your address and i would be happy to send you a application.

Thanks, but my kids are still too little (oldest is 10). I will pass the info along if I hear of a kid who is interested in this kind of opportunity. I know a few who might be and we don't always hear about these great opportunities since we are in the city.

Ooops, accidentally posted as the better half with his login. I shared it with some people I thought might know some good candidates for the camp. Thanks again for posting.

 

[dietsch]

anyone ? one month left in to register . will take non -county residents now .

 

[DrakesOnly]

gun safety and being able to shoot, reptile and amphibians

I would totally sign up if it weren't for that comma.

 

[dietsch]

gun safety and being able to shoot, reptile and amphibians

I would totally sign up if it weren't for that comma.

well forget the comma and get signed up .