SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION
NATURE CAMP 2008
The John Clayton Chapter of the Virginia Native Plant Society is now considering candidates for scholarships for Summer 2008 sessions of Nature Camp at Vesuvius, Virginia. The Camp is a coeducational, academic camp that emphasizes education in natural history and environmental studies. It is intended for those with a genuine interest in the out-of-doors and the natural world. Campers attend class daily and are expected to complete a written project for each class.
The Holly Society is partnering with the John Clayton Chapter to offer the scholarship awards.
More information and Nature Camp application forms visit www.naturecamp.net.
Session One, June 15-June 28, Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 
Session Two, June 29-July 12, Grades 8, 9
Session Three, July 13-July 26, Grades 6, 7
Session Four, July 27-August 9, Grades 5, 6
Interested scholarship applicants must submit an essay to John Clayton Chapter covering the following points:
1. Why are you interested in Nature Camp?
2. How do you expect to benefit from the experience?
3. How might you use the knowledge gained from Nature Camp?
Send the essay for scholarship competition by February 29th to:
Helen Hamilton
952 Wood Duck Commons
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
helen44@earthlink.net by February 29.
The John Clayton Board will be making decisions shortly thereafter.
Scholarship winners will be notified by March 15; results will be posted on this web site.
For more information, call 564-4494.
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