Camp Woodie Welcomed Highest Number of Campers Ever with 1520 Campers in 2022; 2023 Registration is Now Open

Posted on: Sep 06, 2022

Pinewood, SC (September 2, 2022) In 2022, South Carolina Waterfowl Association’s youth education and wildlife conservation camp, Camp Woodie, saw impressive growth in camper attendance over the 10-week camp schedule. Knowing demand is high, Camp Woodie is opening camp registration for 2023 early. Take advantage of preferred camp weeks by registering at https://wildlifeedcenter.org/camp-woodie/. In 2022, more than 1,500 campers experienced amazing outdoor activities, overseen by certified camp counselors, from shotgun sports, archery, fishing, canoeing and much more. Additionally, hundreds of campers received their SCDNR Hunter’s Safety Certification while at camp at no extra charge over the summer. “Along with developing our next generation of outdoorsmen and women, the benefits of a child attending Camp Woodie are developing lifelong friendships, time unplugging from screens, connection with nature, and our experience fosters confidence development and teaches teamwork.” DuValle Elliott, SCWA’s Chief Education Program Officer. After experiencing COVID restrictions for camps in 2020 and 2021, Camp Woodie experienced record sign-ups in 2022 and even had more than 600 campers on a waiting list. About Camp Woodie: Camp Woodie was established by the South Carolina Waterfowl Association in 1995. The mission of Camp Woodie is to pass on our wildlife heritage to the next generation. Camp Woodie is achieving its mission with the help of expert staff and instructors who deliver hands-on, fun-filled education to the next generation of outdoorsmen and women. The South Carolina Waterfowl Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that exists to enhance and perpetuate South Carolina’s wildlife heritage through education and habitat conservation. Media Contact: Maria Hackney communications@scwa.org (803) 825-8078