Sand Lake Conservation Camp

Sand Lake Conservation Camp (Grades 6-8)

The Sand Lake Conservation Camp has been cancelled for 2020.

Sand Lake Conservation Camp provides youth with positive educational outdoor experiences, helps them better appreciate and understand nature, and introduces them to the variety of opportunities in natural resources and conservation careers.  Professionals from various natural resource and conservation agencies present programs on topics like wildlife, habitat, ecosystems, water quality, fisheries, forestry, orienteering, and canoeing.  These professionals, as well as adult volunteers, serve as overnight staff and group leaders for the duration of camp.

Camp takes place at Camp Bird in Marinette County, WI.  This camp is situated on scenic 20-acre Sand Lake.  A sandy swimming beach, dock, canoes, stream and lake access, hiking trails, nature center, and log cabins are essential to the outdoor experience.  For convenience, the camp has full kitchen facilities, showers, flush toilets and electricity.

Students entering grades 6-8 in the fall who have an interest in the outdoors are encouraged to attend.  It is open to Wisconsin and Upper Michigan residents.  It covers food, lodging, instruction, educational materials and insurance.  Registration forms will be available in the spring both on the Sauk County website and Marinette County website.

Scholarships

Sauk County Conservation, Planning, and Zoning Department is offering a limited number of scholarships each spring to Sauk County youth.