Youth Conservation Camp

Youth Conservation Camp is connected with the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and focuses on conservation of natural resources through stewardship and education programs. The program is part of a private nonprofit association of 47 soil and water conservation districts in Virginia that coordinates conservation efforts statewide based on issues identified by local member districts. It operates under the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and its Educational Foundation, which are classified as a 501(c)(5) voluntary, nongovernmental association and a 501(c)(3) organization, respectively.

The Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts states that its mission is to serve and strengthen soil and water conservation districts in the stewardship of natural resources. The leadership and coordination team includes Kendall Elaine Tyree, Ph.D., Executive Director; Rachel DuVal, Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP) Coordinator; Hailey Cooke, Virginia Conservation Assistance Program (VCAP) Assistant Coordinator; Byron Minson, Education & Training Coordinator; and Shannon Mitchum, Operations Coordinator.

Last updated January 19, 2026.