Our Mission:
The Maine Conservation School’s mission is to provide affordable, experiential education in conservation and in the development of outdoor skills, within a natural setting, for people of all ages and backgrounds.

For over 50 years (founded in 1956),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.

Our Founding Director's Vision Statement:
"The ultimate purpose of our educational program is to instill in every individual an understanding of our dependence on natural resources, to arouse public conscience concerning them, and to stimulate public determination that the best conservation practices be followed". - Larry Stuart, 1957

Click here to read the history of the Maine Conservation School.

Click here to read more about the Pine Tree 4-H Foundation.

 

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Ryder Scott - Program Director

Ryder's thoughts on our recent changes...

In addition to his background in Environmental Studies from College of the Atlantic, and the University of Montana, Ryder brings a passion for teaching, and over ten years of Outdoor and Environmental Education experience to his position at the Bryant Pond 4-H Camp and Learning Center. Most recently, Ryder worked as a Course Director at Outward Bound’s Mountain Center in Newry. For four years previously, he was on the staff at The Chewonki Foundation. He has a long history of involvement with summer camps, and wilderness programs including the National Outdoor Leadership School. Ryder welcomes input on program offerings at Bryant Pond. Email Ryder at: rscott@megalink.net

Click here to meet our 2007 Field Staff

 

Joyce Roma - Operations Director

Joyce joined our team in 2003, having worked for many years at L.L. Bean in Customer Service and Systems Administration. Joyce can be contacted by emailing mcsops@megalink.net. Be sure to ask her about her golf game !

 

 

Scott Olsen – Marketing & Outreach Director

Scott has been with us for over 5 years, as the Director of the Greenland Point Center, Operations Director and Executive Director at Bryant Pond.  Scott now works as our part-time Marketing and Outreach Director, which allows him time with his two young boys. You may see him out and about, representing Bryant Pond at speaking engagements and shows, or catch him in the camp kitchen “sampling” the brownies ! If you would like Scott to come and speak about Bryant Pond 4-H Camp & Learning Center at a meeting please email Scott at seo@megalink.net

 

Chris Manjourides & Perry Edwards - Hunter Safety Program Instructors  Both Chris and Perry have been working with the Bryant Pond Hunter Safety program staff for many years. Perry (left) is the local Recreational Safety Coordinator for the Maine Dept of Inland Fisheries & Wildlife. Chris (right)is a Master Maine Guide and a Certified Hunter Safety Instructor.

 

 

Ken McInnis and Phil Landry, Maintenance
Ken (left) has been with us for 50 years, taking care of grounds, buildings and events.  Phil (right) joined Ken in 2004, and also serves as our camp EMT/medic this summer. 

 

 

Heather Groves - Administrative Assistant
Heather has been with us since 2002.  She can assist you with all your program inquiries, registration needs and any other questions you may have.