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Family Camps
Family Camp at Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp offers an overnight camp experience for participants ages ten and up to build confidence in their outdoor skills and enjoy learning together as a family. There are three styles of family camps, which include adventure camp, fishing camp, and hunter education camp. These camps, led by Wyoming Game and Fish Department staff, will allow participants to explore nature and learn new recreational outdoor activities together as a family. Families will stay in their own cabins. The camp staff does not provide childcare. An adult must accompany children.
The fee to attend any Family Camp is $150.00 per person. This camp includes meals and lodging at this price. Unfortunately, we will not provide transportation to and from camp.
Discounts apply if a family registers more than two members at a time. If there are more than two people in your family, the following discounts apply.
Three Participants: 10% discount
Four Participants: 15% discount
Five Participants: 20% discount
Six or more Participants: 25% discount
Registration for all Family Camps is first come, first served; and closes at 5 pm MDT on May 15, 2023. Registration may close sooner if capacity is met.
Adventure Camp
June 1 - 4
June 8 - 11
July 6 - 9
Cost: $150 per person
Ages: 7+
Our Adventure Camps teach families the basics of multiple outdoor activities, including hiking, canoeing, archery, and animal identification. These are introductory camps to give a broad overview of outdoor recreational activities, with the hope that families will spark a passion together!
This camp is for ages 7 and up.
Visit the Information Packet to learn more.
Register here!
Fishing Camp
June 29 - July 2
Cost: $150 per person
Ages: 10+
Campers will learn the basics of two types of fishing, fly fishing and spin casting, through hands-on fishing trips. Campers should arrive with interest in fishing and limited experience. All participants 14 or older must have a valid fishing license.
This camp is for ages 10 and up.
Visit the Information Packet to learn more.
Register here!
Hunter Education Camp
July 19 - 23
Cost: $150 per person
Ages: 10+
Do you have your Hunter Education Certificate? Families interested in hunting Wyoming wildlife will complete a Hunter Education course during this camp, where they learn the basics of safe hunting and receive both a Hunter Education and Bowhunter Education certificate. This camp is meant for participants with very minimal hunting experience.
This camp is for ages 10 and up.
Visit the Information Packet to learn more.
Educator Professional Development
July 11-14
Are you currently an educator looking to incorporate conservation education within your curriculum? Then, this camp is for you. Educators can receive instructor certification and knowledge on incorporating either Project WILD or Hunter Education into their schools.
Two University of Wyoming graduate credits (additional cost of $60 per credit paid to UW) or two PTSB credits are available for attending this workshop. The fee is $150.00 per person. This camp includes meals and lodging. Transportation to and from is not included.
Project WILD Certification
Project WILD is a nationally renowned curriculum that takes high level environmental topics and translates them to students of all ages. This curriculum has been a major asset to the teachers who use since it was launched in 1983. This program meets standards for multiple different subjects. Come find out how to incorporate Project WILD into your classroom!
Registration for the Project WILD Certification portion of Educator Camp is first come, first served and closes at 5 pm MDT on May 15, 2023. Registration may close sooner if capacity is met.
Visit the Project WILD Information Packet to learn more.
Hunter Education Instructor Training
Educator Camp participants will be trained as hunter education instructors to be able to teach hunter education in their schools. Attendees are strongly encouraged to receive administrative approval to install this curriculum in their school and plan to do so by the following school year.
The application to attend Educator Camp's Hunter Education Certification portion closes at 5 pm MDT on May 15, 2023.
Visit the Hunter Education Information Packet to learn more.
Youth Camps
Girls Camp: June 20 - 24
Boys Camp: July 25 - 29
Cost: $150 per person
Ages: 14-16 (must be 14-16 at the start of camp to attend)
Youth Camps’ top priority is to immerse the campers in exploring potential career opportunities within the Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Game wardens, biologists, and other agency personnel will showcase aspects of their positions, inspiring a desire to work outdoors within our campers. Additionally, participants will enjoy hands-on experiences with animal identification, watersports, scientific research, archery, and much more.
Campers must bring the necessary items indicated in the detailed packing list. Unfortunately, we do not provide transportation to and from Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp.
Applications are closed for the 2023 season! If you are interested in attending a youth camp in the future, please fill out the interest form below.
Visit the Information Packet to learn more.
If you have questions or trouble throughout this process, please contact Parker Everhart or Frances Schaetz.