The Forestry and Environmental Studies Camp is a two-day camp for grades 10 - 12, hosted at the McQueen Lake Environmental Education Centre. Learning takes place in a forest and aquatic ecosystem system setting at the Centre.  Students learn about the diversity of various environments and the range of related employment opportunities. Students interested in a career in any of the following areas are advised to attend the camp to learn more about the following subjects which could include:

• Ecology, Silviculture – ecosystems, soil pits, plant & tree identification
• Entomology – bark beetles, defoliators and other forest pests
• Air Photos & Mapping – reading of maps & air photos, use of stereoscope
• Search & Rescue – compassing, search plan & implementation
• Range Ecology & Management – Lac du Bois grasslands
• Tree Planting – BEC Zones, planting & restoration
• Fire Management – hand tools, fire pump operation, skills competition
• Aquatics – aquatic ecosystems, use of microscopes
• Indigenous Land Use – edible plants, medicines, culture
• Forest Measurements – GPS, tree height, diameter, age & volume
• Careers

Who Attends: Twenty-four grade 10-12 students

Date and Time: Wednesday, October 7, and Thursday, October 8 (8:30 am - 4:30 pm), leaving and arriving by bus from NorKam Secondary School

Location: McQueen Lake Environmental Camp

Fee: $75.00 (Visit this link to pay by credit card, or see application for other payment methods. Refund will be provided if student is not accepted.)

Application Due Date: Tuesday, September 22, 2026

Application: McQueen Lake Application (Please print ONE-SIDED and write legibly in blue or black ink)

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