Students will begin some days 30 minutes before sunrise to survey breeding bird populations. Students who have a question about academic eligibility should contact Dr. Hassan or Dr. Noble. Hill Demonstration Forest, comprised of 2478 acres, is a research and teaching forest of the Department of Forestry. It contains a variety of forest types, stand ages, wildlife habitats, ponds and streams, management regimes, and research projects. Both summer camp groups will make several overnight trips to other locations during the course of the camp program.
Students live in rustic, but modern, cabins or the lodge.
Central latrines are provided with flush toilets, showers, and hot water. A mess hall serves three hot meals per day, Monday through Friday. Individuals who wish to remain at camp over the weekend may make arrangements for use of the mess hall or travel to nearby towns for meals. No food preparation is permitted in living areas. The camp is equipped with a telephone, but its use is strictly limited to emergencies.