Forestry Camps

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Year Location Instructors Summary Photos Reports
2024 White Mountains, New Hampshire Peter Wolter*, Miranda Curzon* White Mountains, New Hampshire
2023 Alberton, MT TBD Rod and Connie French Conservation Camp in Alberton, MT
2022 Andalusia, Alabama TBD Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center, Andalusia, Alabama
2021 Alberton, MT Dick Schultz* Rod and Connie French Conservation Camp, Alberton, MT
2020 Alberton, MT Dick Schultz* Rod and Connie French Conservation Camp, Alberton, MT
2019 Alberta, Michigan Doug Stokke*, Jan Thompson*, Billy Beck, Miranda Curzon Ford Forestry Center, Alberta, Michigan 
2018 Alberton, MT Dick Schultz*, Miranda Curzon, Tom Isenhart, Jennifer Schieltz, (John Tyndall, tentative) Rod and Connie French Conservation Camp
2017 Alberton, MT Dick Schultz*, John Tyndall, Jennifer Schieltz, Pete Moore, Peter Wolter Rod and Connie French Conservation Camp, Iowa State University Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos
2016 Andalusia, Alabama Doug Stokke*, Richard Schultz, Billy Beck Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center, Auburn University   Camp Reports
2015 Cloquet, Minnesota Lisa Schulte-Moore*, Mike Rentz, Cathy McMullen, Peter Wolter University of Minnesota Cloquet Research Forest Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos
2014 Lubrecht Forest, Greenough, Montana Richard Schultz*, Peter Wolter, Julie Blanchong, Peter Moore, John Tyndall University of Montana. 100th Anniversary of Iowa State University Forestry Camp program Camp Photos, Camp Photos
2013 Alberta, Michigan Jan Thompson*, Doug Stokke, Jesse Randall Ford Forestry Center and Research Forest (Michigan Tech University) Camp Photos
2012 Alberta, Michigan Rick Hall, Monlin Kuo, Rebecca Christoffel Ford Forestry Center and Research Forest (Michigan Tech University) North Canal Township Park, Houghton, Michigan Camp Photos
2011 Lubrecht Forest, Greenough, Montana Richard Schultz*, Lisa Schulte-Moore, Tom Isenhart University of Montana Camp Photos, Camp Photos
2010 Andalusia, Alabama Rick Hall, Heidi Asbjornsen, Kevin Roe or Jeff Roe?? Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center, Auburn University
2009 Lubrecht Forest, Greenough, Montana Richard Schultz, Julie Blanchong, John Tyndall University of Montana
2008 Lubrecht Forest, Greenough, Montana Richard Schultz, Lisa Schulte-Moore Randy Watkins Recreational Camp Camp Photos
2007 Andalusia, Alabama Steve Jungst and Jan Thompson Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center, Auburn University
2006 Andalusia, Alabama Rick Hall, Lita Rule Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center, University of Alabama
2005 Centennial, Wyoming Richard Schultz, Lisa Schulte-Moore Randy Watkins Recreational Camp Camp Photos
2004 Centennial, Wyoming Joe Colletti* and Richard Schultz Randy Watkins Recreational Camp
2003 Alberta, Michigan Steven Jungst*, Jim Pease, and Janette Thompson Ford Forestry Center and Research Forest (Mich Tech University) Camp Photos
2002 Centennial, Wyoming Joe Colletti* and Heidi Asbjornsen Randy Watkins Recreational Camp   Camp Photos
2001 Cloquet, Minnesota Carl Mize* and Patricia Castillo-Negreos University of Minnesota Cloquet Research Forest Camp Photos, Camp Photos
2000 Centennial, Wyoming Joe Colletti* and Richard Schultz Randy Watkins Recreational Camp Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1999 Andalusia, Alabama Steven Jungst* and Janette Thompson Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center, Auburn University Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1998 Centennial, Wyoming Joe Colletti* and Richard Schultz Randy Watkins Recreational Camp Camp Photos
1997 Cloquet, Minnesota David Countryman* and Paul H. Wray University of Minnesota Camp Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1996 Poplar Bluff, Missouri Steven Jungst* and Richard Hall University of Missouri Forestry Camp Camp Photos
1995 Andalusia, Alabama Floyd Manwiller* and Carl Mize Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center, Auburn University Camp Photos
1994 Andalusia, Alabama Richard Hall* and Monlin Kuo Solon Dixon Forestry Education Center, Auburn University Camp Photos
1993 Cloquet, Minnesota David Countryman*, Floyd Manwiller, Chris Ball (1/2), Mr. David Hansen (1/2), Elwood Hart (1 wk), and Sande McNabb (1 wk). Cook: Provided by Camp University of Minnesota Camp - This was the last of the ISU Forestry Camps held in summer. Camp Photos
1993 Topton, North Carolina Joe Colletti* and Richard Schultz First 3 week Fall Camp replaced the six week summer camp Camp Photos
1992 N/A N/A No Camp - Low Enrollment
1991 Lubrecht Forest, Greenough, Montana Joe Colletti*, Monlin Kuo, Richard Schultz. Cook: Doris Richter University of Montana Camp Directory Camp Photos Camp Reports
1990 N/A N/A No Camp - Low Enrollment
1989 Cloquet, Minnesota David Countryman*, Richard Faltonson, and Dean Prestemon. Cook: Provided by Camp University of Minnesota Camp
1988 Lubrecht Forest, Greenough, Montana Floyd Manwiller*, Richard Hall, Carl Mize. Cook: Donna Zimmerman University of Montana Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1987 Lubrecht Forest, Greenough, Montana Joe Colletti*, Monlin Kuo, Richard Schultz. Cook: Donna Zimmerman University of Montana Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1986 Cloquet, Minnesota David Countryman* Richard Meilan, and Dean Prestemon. Cook: Provided by Cloquet Camp University of Minnesota Camp Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1985 Cass Lake, MN Floyd Manwiller*, Richard Hall, Steven Jungst. Cook: Laura Schilling Cass Lake, MN Camp Photos
1984 Cass Lake, Minnesota Joe Colletti*, Carl Mize, Richard Schultz. Cook: Laura Schilling U.S. Forest Service (Girl Scout Camp) in Chippewa National Forest Camp Photos
1983 Sheffield, Pennsylvania Steven Jungst*, Joe Colletti, Richard Hall. Cook: Laura Shilling U.S. Forest Service Job Corps Camp Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1982 Lubrecht Forest, Greenough, Montana David Countryman*, Monlin Kuo, Richard Schultz. Cook: Laura Schilling University of Montana Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1981 Cloquet, Minnesota Frederick Hopkins*, Richard Hall (1/2), Floyd Manwiller (1/2), Carl Mize. Cook: Provided by Cloquet Camp University of Minnesota Camp
1980 Lubrecht Forest, Greenough, Montana Steven Jungst*, Joe Colletti, Richard Schultz. Cook: Laura Schilling University of Montana
1979 Lubrecht Forest, Greenough, Montana David Countryman*, Steven Jungst, Paul H. Wray (1/2), Joe Colletti (1/2). Cook: Laura Schilling University of Montana
1978 Lubrecht Forest, Greenough, Montana Frederick Hopkins*, Richard Hall, Dean Prestemon, and Carl Mize (2/3). Cook: Laura Schilling University of Montana
1977 Lubrecht Forest, Greenough, Montana Wendell Beardsley*, Dwight W. Bensend, Ole Helgerson, David W. Countryman. Cook: Laura Schilling University of Montana
1976 Cloquet, Minnesota Dwight Bensend*, Steven Jungst, Richard Hall, and James Funck. Cook: Provided by Cloquet Camp University of Minnesota Camp. First camp for Rick Hall
1975 Cloquet, Minnesota Wendell Beardsley*, Steven Jungst, Ole Helgerson, and Dean Prestemon (1/2). Cook: Provided by Cloquet Camp University of Minnesota Camp
1974 Cable, Wisconsin, Chequamegon National Forest George W.Thomson*, Ole Helgerson, Frederick S. Hopkins, Henry Webster (1 wk). Cook:Dorothy Holdredge Taylor Lake, University of Wisconsin Civil Engineering Camp
1973 Cullowhee, North Carolina (4 weeks), Rougement, North Carolina (2 weeks), Dwight W. Bensend*, Wendell Beardsley, Lawrence Promnitz, and Paul H. Wray Western North Carolina College Campus Dormitories were used for student housing
1972 Quebec, Canada, north of Hawkesbury, Ontario Fred Hopkins*, Don Dickman, Dean Prestemon, and George W. Thomson Canadian International Paper lands,
1971 Quebec, Canada, north of Hawkesbury, Ontario Frederick S.Hopkins*, Hans Zuring, Dwight W. Bensend, (1/2), and John Gordon (1/2) Canadian International Paper lands,
1970 Wanakena, New York George Thomson*, Gary Dykstrra, John Meadows (1/2), Fred S. Hopkins (1/2), Henry Webster (1wk). Cook : Provided by Ranger School Wanakena Ranger School. This was the first six-week long camp
1969 Chippewa National Forest near Wirt, Minnesota Dwight Bensend, Joe McBride, Victor Smith, and Ervin Schuster. Cook: Rachel Colwell Completely Unofficial Reminiscences of Forestry Summer Camp-- Filtered by 48 Years of Other Events:CCC Camp near Wirt, Minnesota, July 1969by James A. Stewart, B. S., Outdoor Recreation Resources, 1972, Iowa StateNovember 1, 2017
1968 Chippewa National Forest near Wirt, Minnesota Frederick S. Hopkins* Richard Schultz (1/2). David Smith (1/2), Victor Smith (1/2), George W. Thomson (1/2). Cook: Rachel Colwell CCC Barracks used by ISU Civil Engineering Department. Fred Hopkins replaced George Thomson who broke his ankle four days before camp started
1967 Lubrecht Forest, Greenough, MT Dwight Bensend*, Fred S. Hopkins, and Richard Schultz. Cook:Rachel Colwell University of Montana
1966 Lubrecht Forest, Greenough, MT George Thomson*, Dwight W. Bensend, Gordon Gatherum (1/2), and Frederick Hopkins (1/2), Cook: Rachel Colwell University of Montana Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1965 Lubrecht Forest, Greenough, MT George W.Thomson*, William Bentley, and Fred S. Hopkins, Cook: Rachel Colwell Location: University of Montana   Camp Instructors: Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1964 Franklin, NC for first half and Rougement, NC the second half Dwight Bensend,* Leonard Kellogg, George Thomson, and Carl Stoltenberg (2 wks). Cook: Rachel Colwell North Carolina State University Camps on Nantahala National Forest Camp Photos
1963 Winter Park, Colorado George Thomson*, Leonard Kellogg (1/2), Frederick S. Hopkins (1/2), and Ken Ware. Cook: Rachel Colwell Winter Park Ski Lodge on Arapaho National Forest Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1962 Winter Park, Colorado George Thomson*, Leonard. F. Kellogg (1/2), Carl Goebel (1/2), and Ken D.Ware. Cook: Rachel Colwell Winter Park Ski Lodge on Arapaho National Forest Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1961 Winter Park, Colorado George W.Thomson*, Leonard. F. Kellogg, and Floyd Manwiller. Cook: Rachel Colwell Winter Park Ski Lodge on Arapaho National Forest - Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1960 Chippewa National Forest near Wirt, Minnesota L. G. Kellogg*, Frederick S. Hopkins, Carl Goebel,. and George W.Thomson. Cook: Mable and Tennis Larson CCC Barracks used by ISU Civil Engineering Department   Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1959 Chippewa National Forest near Wirt, Minnesota Dwight W. Bensend,* Leonard. G. Kellogg, George W. Thomson, and Ronald Jokerst. Cook: Mable and Tennis Larson CCC Barracks used by ISU Civil Engineering Department Summer Camp was located in beautiful North Country 2.5 miles north of Wirt, MN at an old CCC Camp that had been used as a POW camp and most recently by Lubsen’s engineers.  The students visited Dora Lake and the Cutfoot Sioux Ranger Districts and Cutfoot Sioux Experimental Forest where they were exposed to silviculture practices including control burning, degree of stocking and reforestation. The students visited one of the oldest shotgun-fed stream-powered sawmills on the Red Lake Indian Reservation.  An outstanding trip to the MANDO Paper Co. at International Falls, MN included being treated to a fine fish dinner at a lodge overlooking Rainy River. One of three recreational highlights was the Conclave that was held the last Sunday in camp with many of the local residents in attendance. Jim Bachman was recognized as “Outstanding Forester”.  Recommendation to campers who travel this way, bring plenty of warm clothes and mosquito repellent, you’ll need it. 
1958 Apache Creek, New Mexico George W. Thomson*, Leonard. F. Kellogg, 1.1. Holland, George B. Hartman (2 weeks). Cook: Mable and Tennis Larson View write-up about 1958 Forestry Camp (pdf) Camp Photos Camp Reports
1957 Franklin, North Carolina and Rougement, North Carolina Dwight W. Bensend,* Leonard. G. Kellogg, George W. Thomson, and Ray Renaud. Cook: Mable and Tennis Larson North Carolina State University Camps on Nantahala National Forest near Franklin for first half and Rougement, NC for second half
1956 Deschutes National Forest, Oregon James Yoho*, Leonard. F. Kellogg, Andrew L. McComb, George W. Thomson
1955 Sisters, Oregon Dwight W. Bensend*, Leonard. F. Kellogg, James Yoho, George W. Thomson (1/2). Cook: Lou Aime Deschutes National Forest near Camp Photos
1954 Mullison Park, Wyoming George W.Thomson*, Leonard. F. Kellogg, Dean Einspahr (1/2), Gordon Gatherum (1/2), George B. Hartman (2 weeks) Brushy Creek Ranger District of the Medicine Bow National Forest. Forestry 50th Anniversary. Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1953 Fox Park, Wyoming Dwight W. Bensend*, Leonard. F Kellogg, and Wayne Scholtes. Roger Sutton, a temporary instructor, assisted Medicine Bow National Forest Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1952 Hiles, Wisconsin Leonard. F Kellogg*, George W. Thomson, and Dwight W. Bensend (1/2). Arthur Eschner, a Fellow in the Department, also assisted Faculty and students housed in a school building which was not in use Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1951 Hiles, Wisconsin Dwight W. Bensend*, Leonard. F Kellogg, and George W. Thomson. Assistance by Mr. Bauer Faculty and students housed in a school building which was not in use Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1951 Brayton Memorial Forest, IA Andrew McComb*, George B. Hartman, and Russel Getty Junior Camp Camp Photos
1950 Kirbyville, Texas and the Kaibab National Forest in Arizona Dwight Bensend*, Andrew L. McComb, George W. Thomson, and David Herrick The first three weeks of this camp were held at Kirbyville, Texas and the last part was held on the Kaibab National Forest Camp Photos
1949 Priest Lake, Idaho Dwight W. Bensend*, Leonard. F Kellogg, George W. Thomson, David Herrick, Kaniksu National Forest Camp Photos
1949 Kaniksu National Forest, Idaho George. B.MacDonald Kaniksu National Forest. Junior Camp was held in conjunction with the Freshman Camp Camp Photos
1948 Priest Lake, Idaho G. B. MacDonald*, J. A. Larsen, Allen W. Goodspeed, Andrew L. McComb, Dwight W. Bensend, and George W. Thomson Kaniksu National Forest Camp Photos
1948 Kaniksu National Forest, Idaho George. B.MacDonald Kaniksu National Forest. Junior Camp was held in conjunction with the Freshman Camp
1947 Priest Lake, Idaho G. B. MacDonald*, J. A. Larsen, Allen W. Goodspeed, Andrew L. McComb, and W. W. Chilcote
1947 Kaniksu National Forest, Idaho George. B.MacDonald Kaniksu National Forest. Junior Camp was held in conjunction with the Freshman Camp
1946 Priest Lake, Idaho G. B. MacDonald*, George B. Hartman, J. A. Larsen, Allen W. Goodspeed, and Charles H. Genaux Kaniksu National Forest. Because of the large enrollment, the camp made use of the Civilian Conservation Corps barracks and equipment
1946 Kaniksu National Forest, Idaho George. B.MacDonald Kaniksu National Forest. Junior Camp was held in conjunction with the Freshman Camp
1945 N/A N/A Due to the demands of the war and the limited enrollment of technical foresters at the college the summer camps were not held during this three-year period
1944 N/A N/A Due to the demands of the war and the limited enrollment of technical foresters at the college the summer camps were not held during this three-year period
1943 N/A N/A Due to the demands of the war and the limited enrollment of technical foresters at the college the summer camps were not held during this three-year period
1942 Black Hills in South Dakota Allen W. Goodspeed*, and G. B. MacDonald Custer on the Harney National Forest In the southern part of the Black Hills
1941 Alamagordo, New Mexico George B. Hartman*, Odell Julander. J. A. Larsen, and Charles H. Genaux Lincoln National Forest Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1941 Mt Hood OR George. B.MacDonald Junior Camp. Mt Hood National Forest and locations in western Oregon. Fourteen junior and senior students attended
1940 Jemez Springs, New Mexico J. A. Larsen*, George B. Hartman, Allen W. Goodspeed, and Odell Julander Santa Fe National Forest Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1940 Bogalusa, Louisiana George. B. MacDonald* and Andrew. L. McComb Second Junior Advanced Camp at Gaylord Container Company Camp Photos
1939 Hiawatha National Forest in Michigan Allen Goodspeed*, J. A. Larsen, George B. Hartman, and Andrew L. McComb Camp on Pollock Lake near Rapid River
1939 Malhur National Forest, OR George. B. MacDonald* and Odell Julander First Junior Advanced Camp
1938 Walhalla, South Carolina J. A. Larsen*, Roy Thomson, Charles H. Genaux, and Odell Julander Sumter National Forest Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1937 Kirbyville, Texas and Coconino National Forest in Arizona George B. Hartman*, Roy Thomson, Andrew L. McComb, and Odell Julander During this summer, 78 students spent five weeks in camp at Kirbyville, Texas and then set up a second camp at Mormon Lake on the Coconino National Forest in Arizona
1936 Coconico National Forest in Arizona J. A. Larsen*, George Hartman, Andrew McComb, Charles H. Genaux Morman Lake. Dr. Gwynne of the Geology Department gave some instructional work and Dr. Edwards of the College Hospital kept tabs on the health of the students Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1935 Bend, Oregon J. A. Larsen*, Roy Thomson, George B. Hartman, and Charles H. Genaux Twin Lakes on the Deschutes National Forest. The large number of student required the services of four staff members Camp Photos
1934 Lake Crescent on the Olympic National Forest Walter H. Horning* and Dwight. B. Demeritt Camp was near the town of Port Angeles in the northwest corner of Washington State Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1933 Chelan National Forest in Washington Walter Horning* and J. A. Larsen Lake Wenatchee Camp Photos
1932 Shasta National Forest in California J. A. Larsen* and Dwight. B. Demeritt Camp at Burney
1931 Deschutes National Forest in Oregon Dwight S. Jeffers* and Walter Horning Paulina Lake Camp Photos
1930 Kalispell, Montana Walter H. Horning* and J. A. Larsen Camp on Bitterroot Lake in the Flathead National Forest Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1929 Quincy, California J. A. Larsen* and Dwight S. Jeffers Plumas National Forest Camp Photos
1928 Coeur d'Alene National Forest in Idaho J. A. Larsen* and Dwight S. Jeffers Hay den Lake Camp Photos
1927 Munising, Michigan Dwight S. Jeffers* and Perkins Coville Lake Autrain
1926 Otanagon, Michigan, Dwight S. Jeffers* and J. A. Larsen
1925 Cass Lake, MN Perkins Coville* and J. A. Larsen Pike Bay on the Minnesota National Forest   Camp Photos
1924 Stambaugh, Michigan Dwight S. Jeffers* and Perkins Coville Haggerman Lake Camp Photos
1923 Frazer, Colorado Dwight S. Jeffers* and G. B. MacDonald Arapahoe National Forest Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1922 Ashville, NC Dwight S. Jeffers* and H. J. Andrews Pisgah National Forest Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1921 Pelican Lake in northern MN George C. Morbeck* and Irwin T. Bode Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1920 Gallatin National Forest, Montana G. B. MacDonald*, and George Morbeck west of Yellowstone National Park Camp Photos
1919 Arapahoe National Forest, CO G. B. MacDonald*, and George Morbeck The camp was established on St. Louis Creek about eight miles for Hot Sulphur Springs Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos, Camp Photos
1918 N/A N/A This was a war year and instead of holding a regular summer camp the men who were scheduled for this work were given jobs on war production work in the woods with the Crossett-Western Lumber Company at Wauna, Oregon. Certification of 12 weeks of war production work in this case was accepted in lieu of the regular summer camp program Camp Photos
1917 Alamakee County, IA and Chippewa National Forest, MN G. B. MacDonald*, and George Morbeck The field period was divided between camps in Alamakee County in northeast Iowa and Star Island on the Chippewa National Forest in northern Minnesota   Camp Photos
1916 Western Route G. B. MacDonald*, and George Morbeck For a period of 12 weeks, a 7,500-mile trip was taken and short camps in Colorado, Utah, Nevada, California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana, South Dakota, and Minnesota. The transportation was by railroad Camp Photos Camp Reports
1915 Cloquet, MN G. B. MacDonald*, George Morbeck, and T. R. Truax Cloquet, Minnesota and the Superior National Forest Camp Photos
1914 Cass Lake, MN G. B. MacDonald*, George Morbeck, and T. R. Truax The camp was held on Star Island at Cass Lake on what is now the Chippewa National Forest. This first camp included 35 students of the sophomore, junior, and senior classes Camp Photos

*Indicates camp director or co-director