Color Country Natural Resource Camp

Color Country Natural Resource Camp CCNR camp introduces high school students to a variety of natural resource educational and recreational activities. Department of Agriculture (U.S.

The Color Country Natural Resource Camp was established in 1993 as a collaborative effort between federal, state, and local entities to provide high school students a vehicle to gain an awareness of natural resource issues, processes, and career opportunities. During the annual five day camp, students complete intensive field investigations in water, soil, vegetation, wildlife management, and arch

aeology. Information collected during these investigations is synthesized and used in water and land use resource planning exercises. Camp participants are also introduced to a variety of additional natural resource educational and recreational activities. Some of these activities include fishing, kayaking, birding, outdoor survival, orienteering, astronomy, and trail maintenance. In addition, students have an opportunity to discuss and analyze natural resource trends and current issues in southwestern Utah. The camp is an excellent opportunity for high school students to gain hands-on experience and interact directly with a wide variety of natural resource professionals. The camp is typically held following Memorial Day (i.e., last week of May/first week of June). Interested students from all high schools in southern Utah may apply to attend the camp. A maximum of 40 students are selected to attend the camp each year. Although students are charged a nominal fee, the camp coordinators and partners subsidize a majority of the costs and fee waivers are available. Since its inception, the camp has been held at a number of locations throughout southwestern Utah. The Blue Springs Overlook near Panguitch Lake has been used since 2007 as a permanent camp site. The camp has a variety of private, local, state, and federal cooperators including the Arizona Strip Interpretive Association, Dixie Applied Technology Center, Dixie Soil Conservation District, Paiute Indian Tribe of Utah, State of Utah (Division of Wildlife Resources, State Lands, Parks and Forestry), U.S. Forest Service), U.S. Department of Interior (Bureau of Land Management), Utah State University (Washington County Extension), Washington County Red Cliffs Desert Reserve, and Washington County School District.

Did you have a bad quarter in your science class? We can help! Join our 5 day camp and earn 0.25 science credit and eras...
03/26/2026

Did you have a bad quarter in your science class? We can help! Join our 5 day camp and earn 0.25 science credit and erase that bad grade.

You Can Do It! Is one of your goals to get outside and have some fun? We can help you. At the Color Country Natural Res...
03/20/2026

You Can Do It! Is one of your goals to get outside and have some fun? We can help you. At the Color Country Natural Resource Camp you (or your kid) will spend 5 days learning about natural resources, and biking, hiking, and maybe even horseback riding -- all while enjoying Tent Life. Find out more and register here:

https://extension.usu.edu/washington/4h/natural-resource-camp

When we say 'remote camping' we mean it. Come join us for 5 days of adventure and 'roughing it' in tents - with porta po...
03/09/2026

When we say 'remote camping' we mean it. Come join us for 5 days of adventure and 'roughing it' in tents - with porta potties - no digging holes for 'personal time'.

Learn about natural resource conservation and management, while surrounded by it. Find out more and enroll now at
https://extension.usu.edu/washington/4h/natural-resource-camp

02/03/2026

What is Color Country Natural Resource Camp:

For nearly 30 years, the Color Country Natural Resource Camp(CCNRC) has introduced high school students to natural resource career fields and a variety of recreation activities. This camp is located in beautiful southwestern Utah with a fantastic staff of natural resource professionals who will show you a world you’ve never seen before.

If you are looking for a great way to start your summer and you love the outdoors, this camp is for you!
2026 Color Country Natural Resource Camp
May 26 - May 30

https://extension.usu.edu/washington/4h/natural-resource-camp

01/13/2026
Save The Date! Color Country Natural Resources Camp will be hosting our 2026 camp right after Memorial Day, May 26th.
11/17/2025

Save The Date! Color Country Natural Resources Camp will be hosting our 2026 camp right after Memorial Day, May 26th.

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