MONAHANS — Texas Cooperative Extension’s 13th annual Texas State Youth Water Camp is set for July 17-21 in the George and Opal Bentley 4-H Center here.
Derek Scasta, Extension agent in Ward County and the camp’s coordinator, said the five-day camp helps older Texas youth learn about water issues.
“We strive to build an appreciation among the campers of the implications water management has on agriculture, industry, municipalities and homes,” Scasta said. “The camp is an excellent opportunity for high school boys and girls from across the state to learn more about our water resources.”
The camp will be conducted by Extension agents and specialists, U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service personnel and other water resource experts.
Field trips, tours and hands-on group project work will be included in the event. While time is made available for recreation, Scasta said the camp focuses primarily on water quality and conservation education.
Applications are currently being accepted for the camp, Scasta said. Individual registration is $150. Scasta suggests that prospective campers check with their local underground water conservation district for financial assistance. Information about the camp can be found at http://ward-tx.tamu.edu/ or by calling the Extension office in Ward County at (432) 943-2682 or 943-4112.
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