Register for Explore the Patuxent Student Leadership Program

The 2012 Explore the Patuxent: Teen Leadership Program is an opportunity for teens to get to know one of the Chesapeake’s tributary rivers and to learn about how wetland and riverine ecosystems work, as well as environmental challenges to the estuary. Opportunities for environmental action on the students’ part will follow this program in the fall.

In order to recruit participants who are sincere in their desire to become environmental stewards and leaders, we are requiring that they answer questions on our Interview Form. To register for the 2012 Paddling the Patuxent Leadership Program, please follow these instructions:

1. Each high school student interested in participating in the Paddling the Patuxent Leadership Program must complete the Interview Form.

2. With your interview form, provide a letter of recommendation from a teacher or non-relative describing why you are a good candidate for this program.

3. Send your materials to:

Trystan Sill (tsill@dnr.state.md.us),

Maryland DNR

580 Taylor Ave, E-2

Annapolis, MD 21401

Applications must be received by May 25. Applications received by May 1 are eligible for the Early Bird discount camp fee of $175. Friends of Jug Bay members also pay a $175 camp fee.

4. Once your form has been reviewed, we will notify you and provide further instructions