Wyoming Collegiate Conservation Academy

Are you ready to take the next step toward a career in conservation? Join the Wyoming Game and Fish Department for the Wyoming Collegiate Conservation Academy, a transformative, overnight, four-day workshop designed for college students and recent graduates passionate about natural resources and the outdoors.

Why Attend?

• Hands-On Experience: Work directly with Wyoming Game and Fish biologists to tackle real-world conservation challenges.
• Career Development: Gain skills needed to succeed in conservation-focused careers, including teamwork, research, and presentation abilities.
• Leadership Growth: Learn how to collaborate with diverse stakeholders and build the leadership qualities that Wyoming’s future conservation leaders need

Program Details

• When: August 14th – August 17th (overnight with lodging)
• Where: Whiskey Mountain Conservation Camp, Dubois, Wyoming
• Eligibility: Open to college students (18+ years old).
• Cost: $50 (includes food and lodging)
  • Scholarships are available to ensure cost isn’t a barrier—email william.poole@wyo.gov for details.

Apply Now

If you are interested in being notified when the 2026 applications are released, please complete this interest form. We understand that not everyone has their summer plans figured out, so fill out this form to show you’re interested and we will email you in the summer to see if you can fit WCCA into your schedule before the fall 2026 semester begins!

Don’t miss this chance to become a part of Wyoming’s conservation future!