NATURAL RESOURCE CAREER CAMP
Join high school students from across Maryland at this week-long camp in Garrett County to explore careers and college studies in natural resources. This partnership with Allegany College of Maryland and the Maryland Department of Natural Resources-Forest Service offers high school students a co-educational opportunity to learn from industry professionals and develop contacts that could lead to future employment and a career in natural resources.
All Baltimore City participants will have their registration and student fees paid by the Forestry Board.
If you would like to learn more about the NRCC, please contact us.
- Focus on hands-on classroom and field activities in forestry, wildlife, ecology, fisheries, watershed management, natural resources management and conservation.
- Talk with natural resource professionals throughout the week and learn about college programs offered in their respective fields.
- Use GIS, GPS, computer simulation, and other field tools related to careers in natural resources.
- Stay in rustic cabins in the scenic mountains of Garrett County.
- Students who reach age 16 before the end of NRCC week may choose to earn two college credits (fees required) from Allegany College of Maryland. To be eligible, students must complete a short exam, and present a team management plan. The two college credits will transfer to most community colleges in Maryland and several four year colleges and universities.
- Become eligible for college scholarships designated for forestry, arboriculture, urban forestry and natural resources.
- Recently graduated high school students are welcome to apply.
All Baltimore City participants will have their registration and student fees paid by the Forestry Board.
If you would like to learn more about the NRCC, please contact us.
