PLUK Training & Events Calendar

MSDB Camp for Children who have hearing impairments or deafness - Jun 22-25, Great Falls

Link: Summer
The Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind offers two separate but unique summer camps. The programs target communication, social interaction, independent living skills and use of technology for students between the ages of 9-14 (7 and 8 year-olds will be considered on a case-by-case basis for the deaf camp only) who have hearing impairments or deafness, and for those ages 9-16 who have blindness or visual impairments. The week-long programs provide room, board and entertainment at no cost to the student.
If you would like additional information, please contact MSDB at 1-800-882-MSDB or at info@msdb.mt.gov.

MSDB Camp for Children who have blindness or visual impairments - Jul 13-19, Great Falls

The Montana School for the Deaf and the Blind offers two separate but unique summer camps. The programs target communication, social interaction, independent living skills and use of technology for students between the ages of 9-14 (7 and 8 year-olds will be considered on a case-by-case basis for the deaf camp only) who have hearing impairments or deafness, and for those ages 9-16 who have blindness or visual impairments. The week-long programs provide room, board and entertainment at no cost to the student.
If you would like additional information, please contact MSDB at 1-800-882-MSDB or at info@msdb.mt.gov.

22nd Annual Montana Natural Resources Youth Camp, July 20th-25th, 2008

Link: Camp Information
Camp Application

Application Deadline: May 26, 2008

Montana State University Extension Forestry would like to promote the 22nd Annual Montana Natural Resources Youth Camp, July 20th-25th, 2008 to interested students ages 14-18.
The future decisions of how our natural resources will be managed will be made by the youth of today. For more than 20 years, the Montana Natural Resources Youth Camp has provided youth an opportunity to study in an outdoor classroom the scientific principles, economic realities, historical heritage, and social perspectives of today, to help these future leaders in their quest to gain a natural resources perspective that is informed and progressive.
Campers spend one week (July 20-25, 2008) in the rustic setting of the Lubrecht Experimental Forest east of Missoula and learn about Montana's natural resources. Campers learn about forestry, water, soils, geology, range, wildlife, and recreation, and spend a half-day rafting the Alberton Gorge of the Clark Fork River.
In between the field sessions, taught largely by professionals that volunteer from a variety of natural resources based agencies and industries, specialty evening programs, guest speakers, hands-on learning-through-discovery, and campfires provide for a lasting summer camp experience.
Student teams also compete in a Land-Use-Game where they manage a 3,400 acre ranch for 20 years. As in real life teams must make hard choices between profits and conservation ethics, especially if they face poor commodity prices.
Enrollment is open now and campers are accepted on a first-come basis. The full cost of the camp is $175.00 which includes meals, supplies, and lodging. Campers are encouraged to contact their local Conservation District for sponsorship which will cover much of the camp cost.
Link to the camp website: http://dnrc.mt.gov/cardd/camps/nrc/default.asp

Camp Eureka! Summer Natural History Camp for Students with Visual Impairments - Aug 11-15, Missoula

Link: http://msdb.mt.gov/campbrochure_web.pdf
Children 10-15 years old who are blind or visually impaired are invited to explore the ecology of the Flathead Lake watershed under the guidance of blind mentors, and with expert educators and naturalists specially trained in learning strategies for blind children.
Contact Information:
Beth Underwood
Email: underhogg@montana.com
MOCSI office: 406-251-5069
Home office: 406-642-3035
Visit our website:
http://www.mocsi.org/campeureka.htm