Do you have a child that loves nature…birds in particular? One that really wants a deeper connection with nature and the wonders of the Blue Ridge? Well, we have a camp for them!
Through the generous donation of Katherine Higgins, the William Roberts Scholarship Fund will provide 10 lucky kids ages 11-17 the opportunity to experience the amazing life of birds…for *FREE!
With our quality binoculars and spotting scopes they’ll see detail, color and action that you could never imagine! Looking for birds is a gateway to enjoying the outdoors that anybody at any level can dive right into. The Blue Ridge is an ideal place to start because of its phenomenal density of bird life, including: eagles, warblers, swallows, herons, wrens, woodpeckers, owls, thrushes, and more! From sunrise to the moonlit night, they’ll have tremendous fun with our expert guides, learning all about the fascinating world of birds. While honing their birding skills, they will also play games, meet other young people with similar interests, participate in citizen science projects, learn field ecology, and explore careers in ornithology. Each participant receives a journal and their very own field guide to study and keep. During the adventure we will identify between 80-100 different species of birds!
If your child has a drive to attend this camp, we encourage you to fill out the Scholarship Application and get ready to explore, discover, and share with BRDC during this Ornithology Camp! Camp runs from June 8th through 11th and is an overnight camp.
*Scholarships are given for both MERIT and NEED. To apply for the scholarship, please submit the following digital form http://blueridgediscoverycenter.org/scholarships. The scholarship application will be open until May 1st, 2022. On May 2nd, BRDC will notify the recipients of the scholarships! For more information on the Camp, visit http://blueridgediscoverycenter.org/ornithology-camp. To learn more about the scholarship contact info@blueridgediscoverycenter.org or call 276.388.3155
BRDC will provide all camp gear, meals, materials, and supplies for all camps. Personal gear, sleeping bag, and toiletries are required by participants.
