48th Annual Youth Environmental Conference
The 48th annual Youth Environmental Conference is scheduled for October 6 through October 8, 2023 at Cacapon Resort State Park.
Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available on a first-come, first-served basis.
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All participants wanting to attend the conference can request to send two members between the ages of
13 and 18 and one chaperone at no charge. There is a possibility that additional scholarships may be
available; however, it is not guaranteed. Please contact us for authorization.
- Be sure to complete the reservation form as soon as possible as the scholarships will go quickly.
- All participants are responsible for their own transportation to and from the conference.
Additional youth participants and adult chaperones are welcome to attend at the cost of $200 each. Please make checks payable to
"Department of Environmental Proection" or "DEP"
Reservation Deadline
The deadline for receiving reservations is 3 pm, Friday, September 15, 2023.
- Cacapon requires the list of all conference participants by this date.
- A limited number of rooms are available. Rooms that are not used will be released on September 15.
- Reservations will be accepted after September 15 only if rooms are still available at Cacapon State Park.
Room Assignments
Room assignments will be made with 2 to 4 participants per room, chaperones included, depending on room type. Preference of roommates
must be listed on the reservation form.
- No room changes will be made upon arrival.
- All participants must be pre-registered; no walk-ins will be accepted.
Consent Information
Permission slip, release form, photo consent and conference rules will be sent with your confirmation.
- Attendance at this conference confirms an agreement to abide by all conference rules.
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The permission slip, release form and photo consent form must be signed by the parent/guardian and by
the participant and must be received by September 30. Faxed copies are unacceptable. Original forms
with original signatures are needed.
- Participants cannot attend the Saturday tour without the original signed release forms.
Read More
Additional information, details, and itinerary are available in the provided reservation letter for the 48th annual YEC.