The Citizens’ Association of Liberty Lakes plans to offer a free, one-week camp introducing students who have completed third, fourth, or fifth grade to various aspects of lake science. Shown are youths at Lake St. George State Park in Liberty. Photo courtesy Citizen’s Association of Liberty Lakes

LIBERTY — The Citizens’ Association of Liberty Lakes plans to offer a free, one-week camp introducing students who have completed third, fourth, or fifth grade to various aspects of lake science.

Topics at camp will include watersheds, erosion, invasive plants and animals, and how to maintain a healthy lake.

Lake Keepers Camp will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Friday, July 31-Aug. 4, at the Lake St. George State Park, 278 Belfast Augusta Road. The camp is open to area residents as well as students who summer in the Liberty area.

CALL’s hope is that the young people involved will continue to be involved in lake stewardship as they grow up and that they will pass along what they have learned to others, according to a news release from Kate Ahlefeld with the association.

Lake Keepers Camp was first offered in 2006. Since that time, well over 100 students have attended, many of them returning as camp counselors or boat inspectors at the park boat launch.

Space is limited; the deadline to apply is Friday, June 23.

To apply, visit libertylakes.net to find an application form and more information. Those who have questions can email Teresa Smith at teresasmithlibertylakes@gmail.com.

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