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St. Vincent College Ornithology Camp

The third annual Ornithology Camp at Saint Vincent College, Latrobe, PA, will be held June 14-
17, 2026. The camp is restricted to students ages 13-18. The camp features four days of activities
that teach students how ornithological research is conducted through participation in bird
banding, nest monitoring, surveying, radio-tracking, and song identification. Classroom lessons
include studying nesting behavior, migration, raptor identification, and bird anatomy. Dr. James
Kellam, Professor of Biological Sciences will conduct the sessions. Tuition is $200 per student
for lodging in single-occupancy air-conditioned rooms, food, and supplies. Financial aid is
available. Please visit https://svcornithology.wordpress.com or email Dr. Kellam at
[email protected] if you are interested in registering for the program or have any
questions.