Camp Woods & Wildlife
The Virginia Department of Forestry, in cooperation with other natural resource conservation agencies and organizations, has proudly administered Camp Woods and Wildlife (formerly called Holiday Lake Forestry Camp) for more than 70 years. Camp Woods and Wildlife is an academic, structured, residential camp that focuses on field experiences in forestry and other natural resources. This unique camping experience introduces 13-16 year-olds to the challenges, special skills, and knowledge needed for managing the forest resources we use and enjoy every day.
Camp Woods and Wildlife is ideal for students who:
- wish to explore forestry and wildlife related careers
- participate in forestry and wildlife judging teams, Envirothon competitions, or ecology clubs
- want to experience hands-on learning and gain real-world skills in natural resources conservation
When:
Camp is typically held the third week of June each year, at the Holiday Lake 4-H Education Center, located within the 20,000-acre Appomattox-Buckingham State Forest. This working forest provides a vast outdoor classroom for interactive learning.
Cost:
All students selected to attend Camp are awarded a $300 scholarship and pay a nominal $95 registration fee to confirm their attendance and acceptance of the scholarship. Camp scholarships are funded through contributions from forest business and industry, conservation agencies and associations, and individual sponsors committed to educating tomorrow’s young leaders. Tidewater Soil and Water Conservation District sponsors a scholarship for camp attendance annually.
More information about Camp Woods & Wildlife and how to apply can be found on the Virginia Department of Forestry Website.