Urban Forestry Careers Camp
Explore your future career in the exciting and growing field of Urban Forestry. Come spend a week on Maryland's flagship campus in College Park and experience hands-on learning with industry professionals and experts in many forestry-related fields.
Be one of 30 high school students selected to spend a week at the University of Maryland with other like-minded students from across the region.
The one-week camp will be held from July 12 - July 18, 2026.
Please see the application instructions below and, since space is limited to 30 students, you should send in an application to get your name on the list for consideration as soon as possible.
In order to qualify for acceptance at UFCC 2026, students must be enrolled in high school at the Sophomore level or higher by September 2026. Newly graduated seniors are eligible as well.
The tuition is paid for by the Maryland Forestry Foundation, made possible by a grant from the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
The application process for UFCC 2026 is open!
Apply today !!
The Application Process
- Ensure your availability for the entire 7-day period from Sunday, July 12 to Saturday, July 18 and arrange for transportation to and from the University of Maryland, College Park on those days. Arrival should be between 2:00-3:00 on Sunday with departure at 1:00 on Saturday.
- Complete the online application. See the Download section below for a preview of the application and instructions.
- Have 2 Letters of Recommendation submitted online on your behalf by a teacher, counselor, club adviser or another non-family adult.
- The 5-person Selection Committee will review your application along with the Letters of Recommendation and will notify you directly of their decision.
- Once a student is accepted, families must pay a $150 Activity Fee to finalize the application process and to reserve a space at camp. Checks should be sent to:
Maryland Forestry Foundation
124 South Street #3
Annapolis, MD 21401
For online payment, the charge will be $153.50 through PayPal—link to pay: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/AMU6PAD6AE49L. Please include “UFCC” in the note section. - After acceptance, the Camp Director will send you all the necessary information for you to have a successful and enriching week at UFCC.
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