March 19-22, 2026 • $140/individual
Embark on an unforgettable journey at Forestry Camp. This camp is where the natural world becomes your classroom. Inspired by the National FFA Organization's Forestry Career Development Event, our camp offers hands-on experience in tree identification, forest management, and wildlife conservation. Engage in exciting events like timber cruising, land navigation, and environmental analysis, all under the guidance of expert foresters. Join us not only to develop vital forestry skills but also to ignite a lifelong passion for the stewardship of our forest land.
Learning Objectives
While we want to ensure all students have fun, as part of the Agricultural Education model we want to emphasize experiential learning opportunities.
Apply relevant forestry terms to industry based problems.
Promote an understanding of the economic impact of the forest environment and the forest industry to the American economy.
Recognize sustainability (multiple use) opportunities in the forests.
Recognize environmental and social factors affecting the management of forests.
Identify major species of trees of economic importance to the United States and internationally.
Identify and properly use hand tools and equipment in forestry management.
Recognize and understand approved silvicultural practices in the United States.
Analyze forest/tree disorders to promote overall natural resource well - being.
Recognize safety practices in forest managemen
Schedule
Thursday, March 19th
8:00 PM - Welcome in the Gym - Everyone
8:30 PM - Open Gym/Bonfire
10:30 PM Gym Closed/In-Cabin Time
11:00 PM - Lights Out
Friday, March 20th
7:45 AM - Advisors Meeting
8:00 AM - Breakfast
9:00 AM - Introduction to Forestry in South Carolina and Forestry Careers
9:30 AM - Workshops
11:30 PM - Lunch
12:30 PM - Forestry Skills Session 1
1:15 PM - Activity
2:30 PM - Forestry Skills Session 2
3:30 PM - Recreation
4:30 PM - Forestry Skills Session 3
6:00 PM - Dinner
8:30 PM - Open Gym/Bonfire
10:30 PM - Gym Closed/In-Cabin Time
11:00 PM - Lights Out
Saturday, March 21st
7:30 AM - Breakfast
8:00 AM - Forestry Skills Session 4
9:30 AM - Forestry Skills Session 5
11:30 AM - Activity/Competition
12:00 PM - Lunch
1:00 PM - Forestry Skills Session 6
4:00 PM - Forestry Skills Session 7
5:00 PM - Forestry Skills Session 8
6:00 PM - Dinner
7:30 PM - Activity
8:30 PM - Open Gym/Bonfire
10:30 PM - Gym Closed/In-Cabin Time
11:00 PM - Lights Out
Sunday, March 22nd
7:30 AM Breakfast
8:30 AM - Camp Clean-Up/Travel Home
