Young men and women 15-18 years old can enjoy a week of shooting sports, fishing and conservation education with plenty of hiking, canoeing and campfire time, too.

"Youth campers not only learn about wildlife and wildlife habitat," said Jake Hohl, Game and Fish conservation education specialist of the July 22-27 camp. "They also experience a variety of outdoor skills and activities."

Campers only need to provide a sleeping bag, hiking boots, rain gear, cool-weather clothing and their transportation to and from camp. Room, board and all other equipment is provided for free.

Enrollment is limited to 50 youngsters. Campers are selected by a Game and Fish panel based on the interests and desires of the applicant and the recommendation from a teacher or youth leader. Applications are due by 5 p.m. May 1.

Teachers and youth leaders interested in the outdoors are invited to a June 25-29 workshop about an outdoor recreation curriculum that includes firearm education, fishing, canoeing, outdoor survival and many more activities and concepts which stress the ethical use of the outdoors.

Outdoor Recreation Education Opportunities, or OREO, as it is commonly known in schools, was developed by the Game and Fish in 1995 to help give youth hands-on outdoor experiences that can be enjoyed over a lifetime.

The workshop will also introduce participants to Project WILD. This curriculum encourages informed, responsible environmental and outdoor behavior by teaching students "how to think" compared to "what to think."

Enrollment costs $100. Teachers are eligible for two hours of University of Wyoming credit for an additional $80 or two hours of Wyoming Department of Education re-certification credit. The application deadline is April 1.