Youth Camp

Inspiring the Next Generation of Conservationists

The ADBSS Youth Camp connects youth with Arizona’s wildlife through outdoor adventure and hands-on learning, fostering future leaders in wildlife stewardship.

Ram’s horned head of desert bighorn sheep in Arizona desert landscape.

What Kids Experience

At the Youth Camp, participants gain skills and knowledge through engaging activities such as:

Wildlife Education

Discover desert and Rocky Mountain bighorn sheep, their habitats, and conservation issues.

Outdoor Skills

Hands-on sessions covering camping, hiking, navigation, and safe outdoor practices.

Conservation Projects

Take part in real ADBSS efforts like habitat improvement and water development.

Team Building

Group activities that encourage responsibility, teamwork, and respect for nature.

Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society in Mesa, AZ, featuring desert bighorn sheep among cacti and rocky landscape.

Who Can Attend?

The Youth Camp is open to kids and teens interested in wildlife, conservation, and outdoor adventure. Whether they are new to camping or seasoned explorers, the camp provides a safe, educational, and fun environment.

Bighorn sheep on desert hillside in Mesa, Arizona, part of Arizona Desert Bighorn Sheep Society.

Why It Matters

By introducing young people to the beauty and importance of Arizona’s wild sheep, the Youth Camp nurtures future conservationists who will carry forward the mission of protecting these remarkable animals and their habitats.

Together, We Protect Arizona’s Wild Sheep

Your support fuels water projects, sheep transplants, and education that keep bighorn herds thriving across Arizona’s mountains and deserts.