Kids Camps & Outdoor Education- How Cal Waterfowl promotes outdoor enthusiasm to the youth of CA
This overnight camp is designed to help new and beginning waterfowl hunters (ages 10-16) with skills including: calling, decoy spreads, shot selection, waterfowl ID and more!
EDUCATION PROGRAMS
California Waterfowl Association is committed to educating the public about the importance of waterfowl and wetland habitats, and the creatures that rely on them. These ecosystems are vital not just in California, but also around the world. That's why we offer a range of educational programs and resources for students, teachers, and the general public to learn about conservation and how they can make a difference.
By participating in our educational programs, you can learn more about the conservation of waterfowl and wetland habitats, and help us inspire the next generation of conservationists and advocates.
SUMMER CAMPS
California Waterfowl hosts camps that teach aspiring hunters the nuts and bolts of waterfowl hunting and conservation. Many of the camps also include the Hunter Education, so campers can earn their Hunter Ed certificate- the prerequisite for getting a hunting license in California.
EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
On this page, we provide a variety of materials for parents, teachers, tutors and childcare providers to use on their own: worksheets, lessons and presentations for grade levels Pre-K -12. Some require access to the outdoors, but others can be done in the home.
SCHOLARSHIPS
CWA offers a number of scholarships that offer up to $4,000 to college students studying a biological field, or help pay the costs of attending our summer camps. Applicants should submit a ONE-page proposal summary description on an original research or management project.
college camps
CWA's College Camp, held each year at the gorgeous Bird Haven Ranch in the Upper Butte Basin, is a collaborative effort with multiple universities that aims to bridge that gap between the classroom and the active management of our waterfowl populations.
