Game & Fish Summer Conservation Camp
Get hooked on some adventure this summer with Camp Wild!
We offer both day and overnight camps for youth, an overnight family camp, and an overnight professional development camp for educators. For more details on our different camp options, scroll down.
ATTENTION
We want to make all camp participants aware of the modifications and protocols that may be implemented during our 2020 summer camp programs. Camps will be abiding by the current Governor’s recommendations and local variance orders for the safety of participants. These following may be implemented for the safety of participants and staff:
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We will be adapting our camp activities to maintain 6 ft social distancing at all possible times.
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We will be providing cloth face coverings (masks) and asking participants to wear them at all times except for when eating (or in individual cabins at overnight camps).
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Camp participants will be asked to wash or sanitize their hands before and after eating, after using the restroom, before and after touching any camp equipment and after each camp activity using restroom sinks or provided hand sanitizer.
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For overnight camps, we will be housing one participant per cabin. Each family unit at Family Camp will share a cabin.
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We will be sanitizing common spaces at least twice daily, and sanitizing cabins entirely between overnight camp programs.
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We will be screening participants with a brief symptom questionnaire and taking temperatures with no-contact temporal thermometers each day to monitor for COVID-19 symptoms.
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If symptoms are detected or reported by any camp staff or participant, the sick person will immediately be sent home (day camps) or quarantined in their cabin until they can arrange to be sent home (overnight camps). Emergency medical care will be sought if necessary. Other camp participants will be notified, and the remainder of the camp will be cancelled with refunds issued. All camp staff and participants who interacted with a camper or staff member who tests positive for COVID-19 will be notified and expected to self-isolate at home for 14 days.
More information about each camp & registration links:
Camp Wild at Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp: 5-day overnight camp
For students entering 7th-10th grade this fall
Camp Wild at Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp offers an overnight camp experience for students entering 7th - 8th grade and 9th - 10th grade for the 2020-2021 school year at our summer camp near Dubois, WY. Both the boys camp and girls camp will focus on exploration of nature, introduction to conservation principles, practicing science, and learning new recreational outdoor activities while giving participants experiences to successfully navigate and positively interact with the outdoor environment. These camps, led by Wyoming Game & Fish Department staff, will allow participants to observe the natural world, engage in wildlife, fish, and habitat biology, and recreate responsibly in the outdoors. Participants will need to bring proper clothing and footwear for outdoor exploration as well as a sleeping bag and other overnight gear. Transportation to and from camp is not provided. Meals will be provided for the duration of the camp, and each participant will recieve a Camp Wild t-shirt, journal and water bottle.
The fee to attend is $150 for the 5 day 4 night experience. Deadline to register: June 15
Dates:
Entering 9th - 10th grade:
Girls Conservation Camp: July 6-10 (Monday - Friday)
Boys Conservation Camp: July 13-17 (Monday - Friday)
Entering 7th -8th grade:
Boys Conservation Camp: July 20-24 (Monday - Friday)
Girls Conservation Camp: July 27-31 (Monday - Friday)
WGFD Family Camp at Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp- June 30- July 2
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amily Camp at Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp offers a 3-day overnight camp experience for participants of all ages to build confidence in their outdoor skills and enjoy learning together as a family. This camp, led by Wyoming Game & Fish Department staff will allow participants to explore nature and learn new recreational outdoor activities together as a family. Activities include:
- Introduction to Canoeing
- Water Bugs & more! (aquatic macroinvertebrates & invasive species hands-on exploration)
- Geocaching
- Air Rifle
- Birdwatching & using binoculars
- Wildlife management techniques
- Archery
- Bear & Lion awareness + safety
- Outdoor survival
- Fish Hatchery tour
- Interpretive nature hike to Torrey Creek Falls
- Intro to fly fishing
- campfire building
The cost to attend is $100 per person, which includes meals and lodging.
Deadline to register: June 15
Each registered family group will be staying in their own assigned cabin. Child care is not provided, and most activities are best suited for ages 8 and older. Additionally, at least one adult from each family group must attend sessions with any children from the family group (no unaccompanied children).
Family Camp Information Packet>
Camp Wild Local Day Camps
For students entering 5th-6th grade this fall
The Wyoming Game & Fish Department’s popular wildlife conservation and outdoor recreation summer day camp is returning this summer. The camp is for students entering 5th and 6th grade in the fall of 2020. Camps are held in many locations across the state from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day. Each session will include hands-on learning about wildlife, habitats, aquatic ecology, navigation, team-builders, spincasting and archery. Participants will have the opportunity to experience quality time outside while having fun and learning more about Wyoming’s amazing wildlife, habitat, conservation, and outdoor recreation opportunities. Campers will need to bring a water bottle and a lunch each day. Each camper will receive a Camp Wild T-shirt and journal for participating in the camp.
The fee to attend is $60 per child for the 3-day camp. Deadline to register: June 1
Locations & Dates:
Cheyenne/Laramie at Curt Gowdy State Park- Camp Russell Group Shelter - June 9 - 11-- REGISTRATION CLOSED
Beartrap Meadows Park on Casper Mountain - June 16 - 18 -- REGISTRATION CLOSED
Green River Game & Fish Office - June 2-4 -- REGISTRATION CLOSED
Green River information packet>
Cheyenne/Laramie information packet>
Casper information packet>
REGISTRATION CLOSED JUNE 1
WGFD Educator's Camp at Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp - June 12-15
Game & Fish would like to invite educators from around the state to spend 4 days learning fun and simple ways to get students outdoors and teach them about wildlife and habitat at the Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp near Dubois on June 12-15.
- Included in this camp is a Project WILD curriculum workshop which offers the opportunity to get your hands on one of the most widely-used conservation education curriculum guides in the nation which provides easy-to-use lessons about wildlife & conservation of natural resources.
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Participants will also experience ready-to-use, transferable lessons that emphasize data collection using real (simple) science equipment and hands-on learning in the outdoors.
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Participants will come away with a better understanding of the Wyoming Game & Fish department's role in managing wildlife and habitat in the state and future career opportunities for students.
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Participants will gain tips and tricks to take students outdoors and teach to your local environment.
2 University of Wyoming graduate credits (additional cost of $50 per credit paid to UW) or 2 PTSB credits are available for attending this workshop. The cost of the workshop is $150 per person, which includes meals & lodging. Deadline to register: June 1
Educator Camp information packet>