Natural Resources High School Camp

A residential camp at South Dakota State University's Oak Lake Field Station for students entering grades nine through 12, run by the Department of Natural Resource Management. Campers try bird identification, lake ecology, camera trapping, radio telemetry and small mammal and reptile trapping with faculty, graduate students and agency biologists. The $300 fee covers meals, housing and a hat, and space is limited to 20 male and 20 female participants.

Offered by South Dakota State University. Summer Program for high school students in Brookings, South Dakota, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Environment, Biology

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Brookings, South Dakota.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Natural Resources High School Camp

When is the Natural Resources High School Camp deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Natural Resources High School Camp free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to Natural Resources High School Camp?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It takes place in person in Brookings, South Dakota. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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