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Durham County Soil and Water

Resource Conservation Workshop

General Information

The Resource Conservation Workshop (RCW) is a weeklong camp for NC students who are interested in conservation. Through field studies, tours, and hands-on sessions, students are introduced to a range of conservation topics and career fields. Students are housed at NC State University campus dormitories under the guidance of live-in counselors. High scores on a final exam give students an opportunity to win college scholarship and cash prizes.

The Durham Soil and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors are committed to sponsoring at least one Durham County student a year. The Durham SWCD will pay all registration fees. The student will be responsible for transportation to and from NC State University. Housing and meals will be provided in conjunction with the workshop.

The RCW is sponsored by the Division of Soil and Water Conservation and the NC Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts.

RCW Brochure         RCW Information Packet 

2025 Workshop Details

When: June 15-20, 2025

Where: NC State University

Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

 

Eligibility

The RCW is open to rising 9th-12th grade students. High School graduates are not eligible to attend. Only Durham County students are eligible to receive a sponsorship from the Durham Soil and Water Conservation District.

Students can only participate in the program once.

How to Apply

Apply through NC State's Reporter system by having your parent/guarden create a Brickyard account. Then apply using the link below. 

Applications due March 31, 2025. 

Application