Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) : Camps Diversity Program
47-40 21st Street
Long Island City, NY, 11101United States
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Department of Environmental Conservations (DEC) mission is to conserve, improve and protect New York's natural resources and environment and to prevent, abate and control water, land and air pollution, in order to enhance the health, safety and welfare of the people of the state and their overall economic and social well-being
The Camps Diversity Program sponsors minority urban youth for a free week at one of DEC's summer camps. Youth at camp participate in activities that include fishing, canoeing, swimming, archery, hiking, and overnight camping trips. Participants are split into two groups: 12-14 years old and 15-17 years old. The program also incorporates pre-camp and post-camp activities to engage the youth in their environment, prepare them to attend the camp, and keep them enjoying nature after the week at camp has ended.