Registration for the 2024 DEC Summer Camp season for Camp Pack Forest and Camp Rushford is now open.
DEC may open registrations for Camp DeBruce and Colby at a later date, if additional staff become available this spring.
2024 Camp documents, forms, and waivers are available.
DEC Summer Camps strongly suggests completing your camper's paperwork prior to registration opening day for ease of registration. Spaces fill up quickly! Please email
EducationCamps@dec.ny.gov or call (518) 402-8014 for assistance.
Form
Accommodation Request FormPlease describe your request for reasonable accommodation due to disability and include detailed suggestions for how to accommodate your request.
Accommodation Request Form (Copy)Please describe your request for reasonable accommodation due to disability and include detailed suggestions for how to accommodate your request.
Camper T-shirtEach Camper will be given a T-shirt identifying them as a camper. We are requesting campers' adult T-shirt size. Once selected, this cannot be changed.
If you're not sure of your camper's size, or what their size will be this summer, please size up. Campers will be given the size selected on this form and not allowed to change sizes once they arrive at camp.
Custody InformationThis document informs camp staff of any custody issues your child may be involved in.
Health Documents - Bring to Camp Check-in
Hunter Education Information
Sponsors
Volunteer Application Forms
Waiver
Model ConsentPermission for camps to take photos and/or videos of the camper during their stay at camp.
Permission to be tested for COVID-19 while participating in a NYS Summer Camp programI understand my child may be tested for COVID-19 using a nasal swab rapid test kit while attending a Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Summer Camp. Break-through COVID cases occur regularly and a symptomatic child should be tested in order to decrease the risk to other campers and staff. I hereby give permission for my child to be tested for COVID-19 while at DEC Summer Camp.
Refunds and CancellationsPlease read and review this information on cancellations and refunds before proceeding with making a payment. This procedure was created in response to the increased demand for available camper space and to ensure fairness to all.
Transportation WaiverThis waiver asks permission to transport children in vans for scheduled field trips.
Permission to Shoot Waiver - Hunter Education and Adventure WeekWhile at DEC camp, campers may choose to participate in the optional New York State Hunter Education course. To participate in the course, this waiver must be completed and submitted. If your camper is unsure if they want to take part in the program, we suggest that you complete the form just in case.