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DEC's First-Time Camper Program for underserved communities

02.06.2026 15:47 1 min 1 source
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DEC's First-Time Camper Program for underserved communities

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has announced the return of the First-Time Camper Program for the 2026 season, aimed at making camping accessible for New Yorkers, particularly from underserved communities. Participants selected via lottery receive a tent, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, camp chairs, a lantern, and firewood, along with guidance from a DEC Camping Ambassador. The lottery runs until June 12, with campgrounds in the Adirondacks and Catskills.

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