Press release:
The Genesee County Park & Forest Interpretive Nature Center is pleased to announce two summer camps for area youth in 2017: Environmental Science Career Exploration Camp and Camp Hard Hat.
Environmental Science Career Exploration Camp
Interested in a career in Environmental Science, but not sure which one? We have the summer camp for you!
Join us for Environmental Science Career Exploration Camp at Genesee County Park & Forest in East Bethany. Campers will meet from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Monday through Friday, July 10-14, at the Interpretive Nature Center.
Students entering eighth through 11th grades will view presentations and do hands-on activities led by professionals in 10 different fields of Environmental Science during this weeklong experience. Careers include Forestry, Animal and Plant Regulation, Soil and Water Conservation, Environmental Planning, Wildlife Management, Environmental Education, and more.
Campers will explore two different careers each day, including the education, skills and training requirements for each job. Campers will then head outside to try their hand at “work” projects guided by professionals. Camp is $95/camper and includes a camp T-shirt, lunch, snacks and supplies.
Explore the world of environmental conservation at New York State’s First County Forest! Registration ends Tuesday, June 27.
To register, download the registration form by clicking here.
Return completed forms with payment to:
Genesee County Parks, Recreation & Forestry
Attn: Paul Osborn
153 Cedar St.
Batavia, NY 14020
Camp Hard Hat
Students entering eighth, ninth and 10th grade will have the opportunity to build a wooden trail walkway and a bridge at Genesee County Park & Forest in East Bethany this summer!
The program is presented in partnership with the Business Education Alliance of Genesee County, the Business Education Alliance of Livingston County, the Business Education Council of Wyoming County, and GVEP Building Trades.
Camp Hard Hat will be live and in action from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, July 31 to Aug. 4, at the Interpretive Nature Center.
Instructors Rich Monroe and Jared Radesi will teach campers the principles of design and construction, project safety, and the power of teamwork. Campers will use math, process-thinking skills, battery-powered tools (including cutting tools) to complete a walkway and a bridge in Genesee County Park & Forest.
For the Camp Hard Hat registration form, click here. (Scroll down until you see Camp Hard Hat.)
For more information contact Shannon Morley at Shannon.Morley@co.genesee.ny.us or phone (585) 344-1122.
