Frequently Asked Questions
Cost is $400.00 (all inclusive) per week per camper. Checks should be made payable to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).
No.
As long as we have space available, yes! Your child will still need to be picked up on Friday and brought back on Sunday.
No. Parents may buy t-shirts and picture CDs at check-in or pick-up day, which are purchasable by cash or check only. Debit and credit cards will not be accepted for these items. All proceeds made through the sale of t-shirts and CDs will go directly back into the camp to benefit the summer youth camp program.
Yes, the cabins and the dining hall are air-conditioned.
Boys’ cabins hold 16 campers plus staff. Girls’ cabins hold 6-8 campers and staff.
No, camp is filled on a first-come, first-served basis. There are no exceptions.
No, we are not able to provide transportation to or from camp.
Friends can be in the same cabin if they are of the same sex, age group, and in the same program.
Check-in is Sunday 3PM to 5PM. Check-out is Friday 3PM to 5PM
Phones are for emergencies only. If there is a problem with your child the camp director or office staff will contact you.
Sorry, there are no discounts available for siblings.
All staff are required to have a Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) criminal history background check, and local criminal history check. We meet and exceed all Department of Children and Family regulations.
We do not allow parents to stay during camp. Our volunteers are employees of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) or associated with FWC programs. All volunteers are screened through a FDLE criminal background check.
Ocala Conservation Center
7325 NE 170th Avenue | Silver Springs, FL 34488
352-625-2804 | occ@myfwc.com
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