Located at the Huyck Preserve and Biological Research Station in upstate New York, Wildlife Ecology Research is an intensive three week residential program where rising juniors and seniors learn ecological principles through hands-on research experience. Ecologist from colleges and universities around the country instruct students on population, community, physiological, disease and behavioral ecology using a diverse array of wildlife and standard research techniques. Wildlife Ecology Research culminates in rigorous small group research projects which students develop and implement from hypothesis to final paper. This program aims to provide a significant academic experience that will help students prepare for courses and research experiences at the college level.

Camp Type:  Residential Year Established: Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 15 to 17 years old Cost/Week: $1001.00-$2000.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Camp Owner(s): Camp Director(s): Dawn O'Neal Nearest Large City: Albany, NY Off Season Rental: No Accreditations ?  Organization of Biological Field Stations

Camp Focus: Academic and Pre-College Camps: Academic Credit Academic and Pre-College Camps: Animals Academic and Pre-College Camps: Science Adventure Camps: Environmental Special Accommodations: Food Allergies, NA

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Summer 2012 Program Information: Session I: July 1-21, 2012 Session II: July 25-August 14, 2012 Open to rising juniors and seniors Tuition: $3600 (includes room, board, lab and book fees) Financial aid is available