Nature High Summer Camp

Contact:  Cindy Ledbetter, 801.977.4377

Salt Lake City, Utah—May 2, 2008—The Nature High Summer Camp is a weeklong educational camping experience offered to teenagers interested in learning more about natural resources and the environment. The event is held at the historic Great Basin Environmental Education Center, located in the Manti-LaSal National Forest in Ephraim, Utah. The camp will be held July 14 to July 19.

To encourage academic study and careers in science, natural resource management, and agriculture, the camp exposes students to the activities and missions of natural resource agencies. Among the many activities, students also take a tour of Snow College to gain insight on college life.

Students will learn about forest ecology, practice soil sampling techniques, sample water quality, evaluate ecosystem health, natural resource careers, and learn how to apply for seasonal jobs.

Nature High Summer camp is open to all Utah high school students, freshman to seniors who are in good standing with their high school. While at the Nature High Camp students must follow camp rules and participate in all lessons and activities.
Registration is $50 and includes meals, lodging and supplies. The deadline to apply is May 23.
Agencies involved in Nature High include: Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Natural Resources Conservation Service, U.S. Geological Survey, US Forest Service, Intermountain Region, Geospatial Service and Technology Center and Snow College.

For more information, or an application please visit the website at www.naturehighcamp.com or contact Cindy Ledbetter, Rangeland Management Specialist, Salt Lake Field Office BLM, at (801) 977-4377 or via email cindy_ledbetter@blm.gov.