Date: 1/5/26 4:55 pm From: Jim Kellam <00000219aa576463-dmarc-request...> Subject: Ornithology Camp for teenagers
The third annual Ornithology Camp at Saint Vincent College will be held June 14-17, 2026. The camp is restricted to students aged 13-18. The camp features four days of hands-on activities that teach students how ornithological research is conducted. They will participate in bird banding, nest monitoring, surveying, radio-tracking, and song identification. There are classroom lessons on nesting behavior, migration, raptor identification, and bird anatomy. The camp director is Dr. Jim Kellam, Professor of Biological Sciences and published expert on woodpeckers, Tree Swallows, Tufted Titmice, and Blue Jays. Enrollment is capped at 12 students to ensure close learning experiences. Tuition is $250, which helps cover the cost of lodging in single-occupancy air-conditioned rooms, food, and supplies. There is a commuting option for $200 for students who do not want to stay overnight. We are thankful that the remaining camp costs are underwritten by a private donor. More information is available at www.svcornithology.wordpress.com, or email <james.kellam...> This is one of only a few ornithology camps in the country that is designed for a teenaged audience. We want these young people to develop a deep love of birds, which will provide them with social, physical, and mental health benefits throughout their lives.
