Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center hosts three wildlife camps

COVINGTON, Ga. (March 14, 2007) — This summer will mark the fifth year that the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center (located between Covington and Jackson on Ga. Highway 36) will host the FFA Wildlife Camp.

This year there will be three “Wildlife Camps” to provide wildlife education and outdoor safety training in a dynamic environment for young boys and girls.

There are two wildlife camps for youth age 10-15 to be held June 17-22 and June 24-29, 2007.

In addition, there is an Advanced Wildlife Camp available for youth ages 11-16 from July 8-13, 2007.

The goal of the wildlife camp is to teach young boys and girls about outdoor sports and safety and to increase their awareness and appreciation of wildlife. Registration is open, but space is limited!

The weeklong residential wildlife camp will center on firearms and hunter safety (taught by certified firearms instructors). Participants will receive their Hunter Safety Certification and will have opportunities to demonstrate safe firearms use with instructors.

In addition, attendees will enjoy fishing, outdoor cooking, deer stand safety and construction, primitive camping, and wildlife conservation.

The Advanced Wildlife Camp is for youth who already have their hunter safety certification. Opportunities during this weeklong camp include bow hunting, survival, wildlife education, firearms and firearm maintenance, and ATV Safety.

Campers are divided by age group and stay with the same group throughout the entire week. All programs are designed to be “hands-on” and geared toward the age of the participants. Recreation facilities at the camp include a swimming pool, miniature golf, ping-pong and basketball. The cost is only $300 per camper, which includes lodging, meals, instruction, recreation and a t-shirt.

Sponsorship is needed for awards and door prizes and volunteers are needed to help with the camp. If you would like to assist in sponsorship opportunities, volunteer or for more information on the Wildlife Camp, contact Shannon Miles with the Georgia FFA-FCCLA Center at (770) 786-6926, ext. 8, ShannonLMiles@aol.com or visit www.wildlifecamp.com.
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