Youth Conservation Camp - Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation

Experience the Outdoors Like Never Before

The Saskatchewan Wildlife Federation’s Youth Conservation Camp is back for Summer 2026!

Held at the Hannin Creek Education & Applied Research Centre at Candle Lake, this week-long overnight camp gives youth the opportunity to learn, explore, and build confidence in the outdoors.

For over 30 years, this program has helped young people develop hands-on skills, leadership, and a lifelong appreciation for conservation and Saskatchewan’s natural landscapes

🌲 What to Expect

Campers (ages 12–14) spend the week immersed in outdoor learning, participating in activities such as:

Archery
Canoeing
Fishing & fisheries studies
Wildlife and plant identification
Survival skills & fire building
Camp cooking
Map & compass navigation
Trapping and outdoor ethics

📅 2026 Camp Dates

Girls Camp: August 4–8, 2026
Boys Camp: August 11–15, 2026

📍 Location: Hannin Creek Education & Applied Research Centre, Candle Lake, SK

Please note that campers must be sponsored by an SWF branch.

💡 Why Sponsorship?

The SWF’s branch sponsorship model ensures:

Youth from across Saskatchewan have access to camp
Local branches stay connected to youth in their communities
Participants represent their branch and community at camp

📝 How to Apply

Have the youth interested in attending camp fill out the registration form.
Send this registration form to your LOCAL WILDLIFE BRANCH. The local wildlife branch will determine if they will sponsor the youth to attend camp.
If the local branch agrees to sponsor the youth, the local branch will submit the registration form, letter of reference, and cheque to the SWF Central Office.

2026 Youth Conservation Camp Applications are now open! Click here to download the application for the youth to complete. Please note, no typed applications will be accepted – the youth must hand write all responses on the form. Once the forms is complete, send it off to your local SWF branch for sponsorship consideration.

🌟 A Week to Remember

From paddling on the lake to learning survival skills around the fire, Youth Conservation Camp is more than just a camp — it’s an experience that builds confidence, independence, and a strong conservation ethic.