Scholarships offered for 2018 Summer Camps
Through the generous support of the Great Outdoor Provisions Company and Mitchel Morton and Johnny Foster of Foster Lake and Pond Management we are able to offer four full scholarships to local youth to our summer camps!
Through the generous support of the Great Outdoor Provisions Company and Mitchel Morton and Johnny Foster of Foster Lake and Pond Management we are able to offer four full scholarships to local youth to our summer camps! Ornithology, Fly Fishing, New River Expedition, and Wilderness Discovery! Learn more about these camps here.
APPLY NOW for need and/or merit-based scholarship today!
Announcing 6 Camp Scholarships in partnership with Friends of Mount Rogers!
BRDC is seeking applicants for six full scholarships ($795 value) to our Discovery Camp, July 31 - August 5, Ages 9-12 or 13-15. Location: Base Camp, Troutdale, VA
BRDC is seeking applicants for six full scholarships ($795 value) to our Discovery Camp, July 31 - August 5, Ages 9-12 or 13-15. Location: Base Camp, Troutdale, VA
The Rudolph and Louise Tilson Scholarship Fund was generously provided by The Friends of Mount Rogers in support of youth exploration of the Mount Rogers area. Rudolph Tilson absolutely loved Grayson county and the Mount Rogers area, and was an active Boy Scout leader, avid camper, and outdoorsman his whole life.
The Friends of Mount Rogers is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the appreciation and enjoyment of the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area by supporting it and its heritage through education, cooperation, financial assistance, and volunteer service. For more information, visit: www.friendsofmountrogers.org
The scholarships are available for the under-served youth in Grayson, Carroll, Galax, Ashe, Alleghany, Smyth and Washington counties. Qualifications include demonstrated financial need and residence within the core focus area.
To apply for the scholarship, please fill out the following form and mail to Blue Ridge Discovery Center: Scholarship Application Form
The scholarship application will be open until July 1st, 2017. On July 5th, BRDC will notify the recipients of the scholarships!
For more information on the Camp, visit http://blueridgediscoverycenter.org/discoverycamp/
To learn more about the scholarship contact info@blueridgediscoverycenter.org or call 276.293.1232
Still time to apply for an Ornithology Camp Scholarship!
BRDC's Ornithology Camp, for kids ages 9-12, offers 4 days and 3 nights all about birds: eagles, warblers, herons, wrens, woodpeckers, owls, thrushes and more!! The camp, which is funded through the William Roberts Memorial Fund and volunteer support, runs Wednesday-Saturday, June 7-10, and includes all meals and snacks.
BRDC's Ornithology Camp, for kids ages 9-12, offers 4 days and 3 nights all about birds: eagles, warblers, herons, wrens, woodpeckers, owls, thrushes and more!! The camp, which is funded through the William Roberts Memorial Fund and volunteer support, runs Wednesday-Saturday, June 7-10, and includes all meals and snacks.
From the crack of dawn to the moonlit night, participants will join our expert guides and learn all about the fascinating world of birds. While honing your skills, you will participate in citizen science projects and learn field ecology. Campers will have opportunities to take their birding skills to the next level, meet other young people with similar interests, explore careers in birding and ornithology, and of course, learn about the bird life and natural history of the Blue Ridge! (Binoculars and spotting scopes provided)
The William Roberts Memorial Fund honors BRDC's most principled birder and outdoor enthusiast, and advances his contagious interest in birds, flight, the majesty of raptors, seasonal surprises of migration, and his boundless curiosity. We invite young people to immerse themselves in the art of bird study through the guidance of BRDC’s pool of experienced birders. The Ornithology camp provides an opportunity for young explorers to experience the many facets ornithology through a variety of hands-on learning activities and field trips.
Participation is awarded through a need and/or merit Based scholarship application. To apply please view our Scholarship Application.
Seeking Scholarship Applicants for Camp
BRDC is seeking applicants for full scholarships ($450 value) to our Mount Rogers Wilderness Camp. The scholarships were provided by The Friends of Mount Rogers National Recreation in support of youth exploration of the Mount Rogers area.
BRDC is seeking applicants for full scholarships ($450 value) to our Mount Rogers Wilderness Camp.
The Rudolph and Louise Tilson Scholarship Fund was generously provided by The Friends of Mount Rogers in support of youth exploration of the Mount Rogers area. Rudolph Tilson absolutely loved Grayson county and the Mount Rogers area, and was an active Boy Scout leader, avid camper, and outdoorsman his whole life.
The Friends of Mount Rogers is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting the appreciation and enjoyment of the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area by supporting it and its heritage through education, cooperation, financial assistance, and volunteer service. For more information, visit: www.friendsofmountrogers.org
The scholarships are available for the under-served youth in our core focus region including the counties of Grayson, Ashe, Allegheny, Carroll, Smyth, Wythe and Washington along with the City of Galax. Qualifications include demonstrated financial need and residence within the core focus area.
To apply for the scholarship, please fill out the following form and mail to Blue Ridge Discovery Center: Scholarship Application Form
The scholarship application will be open until July 22nd, 2016. On July 25th, BRDC will notify the recipients of the scholarship!
For more information on the Camp, visit http://blueridgediscoverycenter.org/mount-rogers-wilderness-experience/
To learn more about the scholarship contact info@blueridgediscoverycenter.org or call 276.293.1232
