Nevada Division of Forestry Opens Youth Range Camp Essay Competition for High School Students

Carson City, NV – High school-aged students across Nevada are invited to participate in the 2026 Nevada Youth Range Camp essay competition, sponsored by the Nevada Division of Forestry and the Nevada Section of the Society for Range Management. Selected essays will receive up to $250 to register for this year’s Youth Range Camp.

The Nevada Youth Range Camp is a yearly educational opportunity that has been held each summer in central Nevada since 1961. Last year, eight students were awarded scholarships and received a certificate of achievement.

“Range Camp has served Nevada’s youth for 65 years. It is a great opportunity for anyone interested in natural resources to learn basic rangeland and resource management skills,” said Kelcey Hein, Conservation Education lead at the Nevada Division of Forestry.

To be eligible, applicants must be between the ages of 14-18. Parental consent is required as well. Applications that use AI or are flagged for plagiarism will be disqualified.

Essay instructions and submission forms are available through the Nevada Division of Forestry website. Contest closes on April 30, 2026.