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Residential Camp at Lacawac
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Dates: 
June 22nd - 27th, 2025

Ages: 
14-17

Tuition:  
​$1,000 per camper


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CLA is a weeklong residential camp for middle and high school students ages 14-17. Participants will be immersed in Conservation activities at the beautiful and historic Lacawac Sanctuary and Field Station. Students will experience hands-on science programs along-side local conservation professionals and resident university researchers.  Enjoy a day kayaking the upper Delaware River, assisting with bird banding, collecting water samples on Lake Wallenpaupack, analyzing samples in the lab, environmental research, conservation activities, leadership activities, campfires and more.

Scholarships

Camp Scholarship Information 🌿🏕️

To apply for a scholarship, please register for camp first using the "Click here to Register" Button above .  Select either the Tier A or Tier B Option by clicking the "Add to Waitlist" button. Once added to the waitlist, you can proceed with completing the scholarship application. 📝


If your application is approved, you will receive an email notification with instructions on how to finalize your camper’s registration. 📧✅

Scholarship Tiers:
🔹 Tier A – Subsidized: $500 Scholarship
Designed for families experiencing financial strain. Families contribute $500 per camper toward tuition.


🔹 Tier B – Direct Cost: $250 Scholarship
This tier covers the direct costs of camp, including food, housing, counselors, and program materials. Families contribute $750 per camper toward tuition.


Scholarship Considerations
Scholarships are awarded based on the following:
✔️ Available funding
✔️ Demonstrated financial need or extenuating circumstances
✔️ Demonstrated interest in the program
✔️ Available camp space


⚠️ Need additional assistance?
​If these scholarship options still do not fit your financial situation, please reach out to our Director of Environmental Education Nichole Seul to discuss further options. We’re here to help! 💚

                                                                
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Scholarship Applications Open February 7th - May 30th.​​

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If you are applying for a scholarship, please complete the camp registration before registering your camper. 📝
During registration, select either the Tier A or Tier B Scholarship and click the "Add to Waitlist" button to submit your request. ✅

Refund Policy
Before May 1:  50% refund of amount paid.

After May 1:  No refund
Cancellations due to medical reasons:  Refunded 50% cost of amount paid with a doctors certification.
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​​For more information contact Nichole Seul at 570-689-9494 or [email protected].
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CLA is Generously supported by the following:

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Sanctuary Hiking Hours: Open to the public sunrise to sunset

Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation is an independent nonprofit dedicated to scientific research, environmental education, and conservation, nestled along the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack in the Northern Poconos. Our mission is made possible through the support of grants and generous private donations, ensuring that future generations can explore, learn from, and protect the natural world.​

LACAWAC SANCTUARY FOUNDATION
94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
570.689.9494 - [email protected]

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