Ornithology Camp for Teens

Sunday, January 18, 2026

The third annual Ornithology Camp at Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA, will be held June 14-17, 2026. The camp is restricted to students ages 13-18. The camp features four days of activities that teach students how ornithological research is conducted through participation in bird banding, nest monitoring, surveying, radio-tracking, and song identification. Classroom lessons include study-ing nesting behavior, migration, raptor identification, and bird anatomy. Dr. James Kellam, Professor of Biological Sciences, will conduct the sessions. Tuition is $200 per student for lodging in single-occupancy, air-conditioned rooms, food, and supplies. Financial aid is available.

Visit https://www.svcornithology.wordpress.com or email james.kellam@stvincent.edu.

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