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Youth Activities

Check out the Youth Turkey and White-tailed Deer Taxidermy Division and Youth Custom Callmaking Divisions.

Youth calling contests:

  • Grand National Calling Championships(GNCC) Poult Division Championship (ages 10 and under)
  • GNCC Junior Division Championship (ages 11 to 15)
  • GNCC Intermediate Division Championship (ages 16 to 20)

The Roost is your passport to FUN and ADVENTURE this year!

Cave, Patches and Kids, Oh My!

   


Young people, students and those just young at heart don't want to miss The Roost!

Be sure to get your Roost Passport and...

  • Explore a variety of fun hands-on conservation education and outdoor skills adventures and earn a special collectible patch!
  • Grab a flashlight and embark on a simulated caving expedition with the Bureau of Land Management's interactive cave exhibit.
  • Try your hand at archery, air guns, casting, fishing and gearing up for a prescribed burn mission with the US Forest Service!
  • Take your picture with Smokey Bear and JAKE the mascot!
  • And much more!
    Note: Schools admitted free on Friday. Pre-registration is required.

Earning a patch (and learning) has never been so much fun!

* Patches and passports are for youth ages 17 and under and will be provided while supplies last.

Youth Wildlife Conservation Experience (YWCE)

Pre-registration is required

The YWCE allows high school students to explore a variety of conservation careers with agency and industry professionals and engage in hands on conservation activities and outdoor recreation skills in The Roost.