2020 Michigan Young Birders Camp
June 21, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - June 26, 2020 @ 2:00 pm
| $500Michigan Young Birders Camp
June 21–26, 2020
Now accepting camper applications!
After a successful inaugural camp in 2018, Michigan Audubon continues to connect young people with the diverse bird communities of the Great Lakes Region for a third year with the 2020 Michigan Young Birders Camp. Together with partners Alma College and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Michigan Audubon hopes to reach more middle and high school students during this week filled with exciting bird and conservation adventures.
MYBC campers spend their time at camp assisting with point counts and bird banding, touring critical habitats for Michigan birds, learning about wildlife rehabilitation, studying bird biology, and birding, of course! Each year campers have seen nearly 100 birds during the week, and all have checked at least one lifer off their list.
The MYBC promotes the development of young birders who will be the next generation of birders, scientists, and conservation-minded citizens. Camper experiences help them to:
- Develop expertise in avian natural history;
- Foster connections with their birding peers;
- Discover careers in bird conservation and ornithology;
- Establish a foundation upon which they can successfully grow their passion for the natural world.
We encourage young birders and naturalists of all skill levels to participate — curiousity and enthusiasm will make it a fun week for anyone who enjoys the outdoors.
The MYBC is based out of Alma College, centrally located in Michigan, near forests, grasslands, wetlands, and even the core breeding range for the rare Kirtland’s Warbler.
Camp is open to those who will be 13 to 18 years old. Camp cost is $500 per student and includes lodging, travel during camp, food, and supplies. Full and partial scholarships are available through generous donations. All scholarships are based on need and availability.
The application deadline is March 31, 2020.
Contact Education Coordinator Lindsay Cain at [email protected] or (517) 580-7364 with any questions.
Camp Application Links
— To apply for camp, please click here.
— To apply for a scholarship, click here.
Show Your Support for MYBC 2020
— Make a general donation toward the MYBC program. We still have more than $2,000 to go to help us cover the cost of camp and your support is vital.
— Contribute to the scholarship fund and help ensure camp costs don’t deter any young birders from partaking in this great opportunity.
— Be an official sponsor of MYBC.
