Summer Forestry & Wildlife Camp in Carrollton, Ohio
Open to incoming freshmen through graduating seniors (up to 19 years of age) Camp Canopy is the summer activity all of your friends will be talking about. A weeklong (Sunday-Friday) camp the second week of June held at Ohio FFA Camp Muskingum in Carrollton, it’s the perfect mix of forestry, wildlife and adventure.
Camp Dates: June 7-12, 2026 (subject to change)
The cost is $500 until May 4 and $550 after May 4 but financial assistance may be available. Call 888-388-7337 for more information.
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Schedule
Camp Canopy combines educational sessions with instructors from Ohio’s top natural resource organizations (like the Ohio Department of Natural Resources) and industry experts from the state’s top educational institutions with the adventure of the great outdoors. Plus, the traditional summer camp activities (campfire, anyone?) we all know and love.
Frequently Asked Questions
Registration is $500 until May 4 and $550 after May 4 per camper, but sponsorships may be available to help offset costs to attend. Learn more about sponsorships and scholarships.
Camp check-in is the Sunday afternoon of camp from 2:30-4 p.m. Campers are asked not to arrive before 2:30 p.m.
NOTE: Please bring ALL medication to be checked in by the nurse on duty.
A graduation ceremony (family and friends are invited!) will be held on the last day of camp from 1-2 p.m., after which campers will be dismissed. All campers must depart camp by 3 p.m. Be sure to make arrangements for campers to be picked up before that time.
Bedding: pillow, sleeping bag and/or bed clothes (pillows will not be furnished for campers)
Clothing: jeans/pants; raincoat or poncho; t-shirts/long-sleeve shirts; warm jackets; sweater or sweatshirts; shorts; two pairs of old, comfortable shoes; waterproof boots; a bathing suit; pajamas; underwear; socks; hat; one nice outfit for the dance; face masks (1-2 per day)
Toiletries: two towels; washcloth; soap & soap dish; shampoo/conditioner; toothbrush; toothpaste; floss; deodorant
Optional items: camera; sunglasses; notebook and pen/pencil to journal; insect repellent (non-aerosol please); laundry bag or plastic bag for dirty clothes; money (a small amount for camp store); sunscreen
NOTE: There will be a dance one night during the camp. Please be sure to bring appropriate clothing for a dance!
***All campers are responsible for their own belongings. It is helpful to label your articles and luggage. OFA & FFA Camp Muskingum assume no responsibility for lost or stolen articles.
Please do not bring fireworks, tobacco products or expensive jewelry. Junk food, soda and candy will be available to purchase at the camp store but are not to be brought as they attract wildlife into the dorms.
Cell Service is very spotty and in most cases non-existent. Wifi is not available to campers.
Those interested in becoming a camp counselor or counselor-in-training may apply with the counselor and counselor-in-training application (PDF). Please send all applications directly to FFA Camp Muskingum, 3266 Dyewood Rd SW, Carrollton, OH 44615
***Note that the counselor-in-training position is an unpaid training position.
If you have any questions please contact the OFA office at 888-38-TREES.
Be ready to challenge yourself, learn, try new things, explore nature, make lots of friends, laugh, and most importantly, experience adventure! In order to make our week at Camp Canopy the best it can possibly be, keep the following in mind:
- Respect for each other and their belongings and the facility is essential for a fun, smooth and successful experience.
- Each camper will be a part of a leaf group. Each leaf group will attend classes, meals and specific activities together. Other times are allocated for large group activities and recreation breaks.
- Questions related to Covid-19 safety? Check out what we are doing to keep camper safe.
- You will be expected to follow the rules and guidelines established by the Ohio Forestry Association, FFA Camp Muskingum and your leaf group counselor. If your conduct or influence is not appropriate or in the best interest of the entire group, you will be dismissed from the program without a refund. Please be ready to have an open mind and have fun together!