Apply for a chance to attend a one-week camp experience with Maine Department of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife Camp North Woods hosted at The University of Maine 4-H Camp & Learning Center at Bryant Pond!
The application deadline is Sunday, March 1, 2026 at 11:59pm.
The registration fee for the winners selected via the lottery process will be $750 for both resident and non-residents and includes all meals, lodging and instruction for the week. Qualifying Maine residents may be eligible for a scholarship to camp through the Maine Outdoor Heritage Fund. On Friday, March 13, 2026, 96 lucky winners (1/2 girls and 1/2 boys) will be selected in a chance drawing. Lottery winners will be notified by email IF they are selected. Camp is co-ed and will be separated out by younger and older age groups.
Camp Dates for 2026: Sunday, July 26, 2026 - Friday, July 31, 2026
All Maine residents will be eligible to receive a scholarship in the amount of $400 from the Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife, reducing your registration fee to $350 for the week. If you have previously received a conservation scholarship for another safety program you are not eligible for this scholarship and your registration fee will be $750 to attend.
*If you have attended Camp North Woods during ANY OTHER year you cannot apply for the lottery!
*Eligible camper ages for 2026 will be 10-14 years old. (Must be 10 by Sunday, July 26, 2026)
*If you are not selected via the lottery process your name will automatically go onto an alternate list and you will be contacted if the use of alternates is necessary.
*All campers will go through an ATV and Hunter safety course where they will earn their ATV and Hunter safety certification during their week at camp.
*For any questions please contact Bethany Pelletier at Bryant Pond at 207-665-2068 or Chelsea Lathrop at Maine Department of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife at 207-446-8692.
What you will need to apply
- Applicant Information (name, date of birth, mailing address, parent/guardian info, credit/debit card payment)
Who can use this service?
- All youth that are at least 10 years old before July 26, 2026 and no older than 14 years old on July 31, 2026 can apply for the lottery.
- NOTE: If you have attended Camp North Woods at any other time you may not apply for the lottery.
Application Entry Fees
- $10 paid by Visa or MasterCard credit or debit cards. All lottery entry fees will be donated to Camp North Woods.
Questions about this Service? Contact IF&W at: (207) 287-8000 or Email: info.ifw@maine.gov
