"While we will not hold educational activities at Barry Camp during the coming year, the Department remains firmly committed to the concept of youth conservation camp," said Fish and Game Executive Director Glenn Normandeau. "Facilities like Barry Camp are unique places where outdoor education can shape future environmental stewards and give young people a chance to learn the skills for enjoying a healthy, active outdoor life."

Fish and Game is working to address quality issues with the facility’s drinking water supply, according to Normandeau. In addition, recent changes in state-mandated camp operating rules present financial challenges for small specialty camps such as Barry.

"This decision was not an easy one to make, but we want to make sure we have the proper infrastructure in place to deliver quality programming," said Normandeau. "We will use this time wisely, as an opportunity not only to make repairs, but to step back and examine our mission and create a vision of all that we hope to accomplish through the camp programs."

News Source: New Hampshire F&G - Nov. 12, 2009