2024 Forestry Wildlife Camp

The 2024 Forestry Wildlife Camp is open to campers in grades 7-11.  Registration for camp is due March 28, 2024.

Campers can enjoy wildlife education, fishing, hiking, tree climbing, outdoor survival, ODNR careers & college opportunities, learning about forestry and more!

Scholarships are limited and apply by following this link, by March 1, https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_ewVWQ5vl9bBvyS2

Apply for the Forestry and Wildlife Camp by putting this link in your browser today! http://go.osu.edu/24ForestryWLCamp

2024 Forestry Wildlife Camp Flyer

2023 4-H Forestry Wildlife Conservation Camp

The Ohio 4-H Forestry Wildlife Conservation Camp is a fun-filled weekend learning experiences for campers in grades 7-11.  The camp is held at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp located just outside of Jackson Ohio.  This camp offers opportunities for campers to meet and learn from ODNR, Hocking College and OSU Extension professionals.  Campers participate in hands on educational sessions on invasive species, wildlife and tree I.D., tree climbing, operating a portable wood mill, outdoor survival, hunting & trapping and much more!

Campers will also have time for fun traditional camping activities such as crafts, boating, fishing, hiking and campfire. All activities are conducted under the direct supervision of our trained counselors and 4-H staff. To register please visit https://ohio4h.org/camp/forestry-and-wildlife-conservation-camp.

4-H Forestry Wildlife Conservation Camp

  • Open to all children in grades 7-11
  • April 28-30
  • Cost is $1110
  • Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp, 1362 Cave’s Road, Jackson, OH 45640

We are currently seeking 4-H Counselors to assist with this camp. Counselors attend for free but must be part of their local county 4-H counselor training program. Counselor application are on the same website above.

Flyer: 2023 Forestry flyer camp flyer

2021 Camp Canopy

Camp Canopy is moving back to in-person for 2021!!  At this time, we are planning for a live, in-person camp to be held at FFA Camp Muskingum, June 13 – June 18, 2021! That said, please keep in mind that we will comply with the State of Ohio, CDC, and FFA Camp Muskingum guidance on how best to safely proceed in this time of COVID-19. If we are unable to have a live, in-person camp experience – never fear – we will provide a fun and educational virtual opportunity.

Register for camp now! 

Interested in being a Counselor-in-Training??  Learn more here!

We hope you are enjoying the spring sunshine and warmer temperatures. It’s been a long winter so get out and explore the outdoors. Know that your Camp Canopy organizers are doing the same. Hopefully we can all share some cool findings with each other in June!

2018 Ohio Forestry & Wildlife Camp

The third annual 2018 Forestry and Wildlife Camp is being offered Friday, September 14 – Sunday, September 16 at Canter’s Cave 4-H Camp in Jackson, Ohio.  The first 40 registrants will be able to go for $35.  Once those spaces are filled the cost will increase to $77.  The deadline is September 7, 2018 or until camp is full.  This camp allow participants (ages 12-18) to try new and exciting challenges, learn about and appreciate the natural world around them, while meeting experts in the field of forestry and wildlife conservation.

Flyer: Forestry Camp Flyer-16vg02a

Registration and Additional Information: Forestry & Wildlife Camp Registration-1cpgilg

 

– Andrea