As of this writing, we have one DEC Youth candidate for the 2012 season.
Hopefully, this will be remedied by the time this issue is in your hands.
We are still seeking candidates for the ADK Teen Trails program.
This is open to youth from 14-17 who are not afraid to be out getting "down and dirty"
as they get hands-on training in the varied skills of trail maintenance while
under the supervision of experienced ADK counselors.
This year's program holds
even more significance in light of the widespread damage caused by this past year's
weather and gives candidates a chance to really make a difference as they help in
the repair and upkeep of trails "in need.”
Applications can be downloaded from the education link on our website and sent to the
address appearing on the application. Fees to participate in these programs
($350 for DEC and $250 for ADK) will be paid for by our chapter.
Linda Ranado
18 Pine Ridge Road
Hadley, NY 12835
Phone: 696-7265, Email: lranado@hotmail.com
The Lake Colby Environmental Education Camp,
for youth who are 12 to 14 years old, is located on the western
shore of Lake Colby, just outside the Village of Saranac Lake. A week at Colby promises fun and adventure.
Campers participate in a discovery group while at camp, completing six lessons ranging from group dynamics to
field, forest, and pond explorations, to a study of human impact. Group members learn science, solve challenges,
play games, keep a journal, catch salamanders, net butterflies and discover the interconnectedness of life on earth.
College-educated counselor staff guides all activities, encouraging participation and respect among group members
while interpreting the natural world for campers. Additionally, campers choose from a variety of optional activities
throughout the week that introduce them to outdoor pursuits and pastimes. Experiences include fishing, canoeing,
archery, exploring a bog and overnight camping trips.
Pack Forest,
located in the southern Adirondacks, offers programs in environmental studies. The camp is located
in Warren County, about five miles north of Warrensburg, on 2,500 acres of woodlands. The property includes an
85-acre lake and countless miles of trails leading to mountain vistas, marshes and the banks of the Hudson River.
Pack Forest offers youth 12 to 14 and 15 to 17 years old a chance to explore forestry, aquatic biology, wildlife
management, field ecology and other environmental issues. Workshop attendees learn about professional forestry
techniques, such as the use of Biltmore sticks and increment borers. The program emphasizes group dynamics and
teamwork as essential to the environmental decision-making process. Staff encourages interaction, communication
and cooperation as campers seek solutions to group challenge activities. Students also discover their individual
strengths and abilities. As well as advanced outdoor workshops, campers participate in exhilarating out-of-camp
canoeing or backpacking trips in the beautiful Adirondacks. Optional activities during the workshop include fly
fishing, hiking, swimming, shooting sports and orienteering.
(The above descriptions were taken from the DEC website where further information may be obtained)
The Teen Trails program,
run by ADK, provides opportunities for high school students (aged 14 to 17)
who are excited by the idea of spending up to five days camping and doing quality trail work. ADK
will provide food, group camping gear, tools and experienced leadership. The focus of this program
is on educating participants on the ways and means of trail maintenance. Participants learn how to properly
install water devices such as water bars, how to harvest a tree using tools such as a crosscut saw and axe,
and how to use boulders with a steel bar. Teamwork and shared responsibility are key elements of this program.
Specific sites for the Summer 2011 program will be posted on our site as soon as available.
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