Waushara County Land Conservation & Zoning is offering two student scholarships for local youth to attend Wisconsin summer conservation camps in 2026. One $200 scholarship will be awarded to a middle school student, and one $350 scholarship will be awarded to a high school student to help cover registration costs.
Students interested in applying must submit an essay explaining why they would like to attend Conservation Camp. Essays are due April 17 and should be emailed to beth.schwanke@wausharacountywi.gov.
These camps provide hands-on outdoor learning experiences including conservation projects, forestry and wildlife biology, archery, lake research, hiking, canoeing, fishing, and more. Participants gain valuable knowledge about natural resources while building friendships and enjoying Wisconsin’s outdoors.
Middle School Camp (Grades 6–8)
The Wisconsin Land & Water Conservation Camp for middle school youth will be held June 28 – July 1, 2026 at Camp Lakotah in Wautoma.
High School Camp (Grades 9–12, age 17 or younger)
The high school camp will be held June 15 – 18, 2026 at the North Lakeland Discovery Center in Manitowish Waters.
For camp details and registration, visit the Wisconsin Land & Water camps webpage: https://wisconsinlandwater.org/our-work/youth-education/conservation-camp
Scholarship application deadline: April 17, 2026 (first come, first served). For questions, contact Beth Schwanke at (920) 787-0443 or
beth.schwanke@wausharacountywi.gov, or Kim Warkentin at kim@wisconsinlandwater.org.
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