Maine Conservation School receives grant from Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation.

Bryant Pond, ME - May 25, 2005 - The Maine Conservation School has received a $25,000.00 grant from the Stephen & Tabitha King Foundation to improve and renovate camp bunkhouses.

This year campers will be staying in improved facilities at the Maine Conservation School Bryant Pond campus, thanks to the generosity of the Kings. Improvements and renovations have been underway since late last year and will be completed before the start of the summer season.

"These improvements ensure that our campers have a safe, comfortable and enjoyable experience. I would like to publicly thank the Kings for their generosity and commitment to the young people of Maine " says MCS Executive Director, Scott Olsen.

The MCS Summer Camp season begins June 26 th and runs though August 26 th . Programs vary from one to four weeks in length. For almost 50 years, the Maine Conservation School 's camp and school programs have introduced children and adults to a unique blend of outdoor fun, environmental education, and practical outdoor skills. Each year over 1000 young people from across the state visit our campus.

For more information visit: http://www.meconservationschool.org

Contact: mcsops@megalink.net
Phone: 207-665-2068