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The South Carolina Waterfowl Association exists to enhance and perpetuate our wildlife heritage through education and habitat conservation.

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Program Highlights

Volunteer Fundraising

28 SCWA Chapters with over 500 volunteers, raised $533,000 for habitat conservation and education. SCWA Chapters raised $150,000 in Camperships for Camp Woodie.

Camp Leopold Reach

More than 100 schools across 19 school districts are served by Camp Leopold staff teaching natural resource conservation education to students across South Carolina.

Camp Woodie Reach

Camp Woodie is passing on our outdoor heritage to over 1,400 youth each summer. Here campers focus on activities such as shooting & archery instruction, fishing, zip line and much more that promotes a connection with the great outdoors!

Gary Dietrich Wildlife Management Apprentice Placement

We have successfully placed every graduate of the Gary Dietrich Wildlife Management Apprentice Program in land management positions upon course completion.

Education Programs

96% Of Caregivers Who Returned Their Survey Highly Recommend SCWA Programs to Others

Over the years, not only has Camp Woodie helped instill the qualities, skills, and ethics of a respectful sportsman, but the camp family he’s developed among his fellow campers has created a tight-knit group of boys and girls that stay connected and grow together both as outdoor enthusiasts and also the young men and women that one day too will be responsible for carrying on that tradition of sportsmanship.

Camp Woodie Parent

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This was my first trip to Camp Leopold and myself and students had a blast. All activities were well-planned and moved at a great pace. All counselors were well trained and showed a lot of patience, compassion, and love to the students. I really hope to come back again.

Manning Jr High Teacher

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Great event for all especially the kids, we had an absolute blast!

Heritage Event Parent, Jimmy McQueen

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Upcoming Events

Duck Fest

Get ready for DuckFest 2025!
Join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at 11:00 AM at Wildlife Education Center for a day full of live music, family fun, contests, food, and outdoor activities. From laser skeet shooting to kids’ games and craft vendors - there’s something for everyone! Admission is FREE and parking is just $5 per vehicle!

Don’t miss it — mark your calendar, bring your friends, and come celebrate the great outdoors with us!

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Mega Conservation Education Raffle

Your Mega Conservation Education Raffle(MCER) ticket purchases will help to educate the next generation of natural resource conservationists by supporting the programs and expansion of the Nation’s largest Wildlife Education Center operated by the South Carolina Waterfowl Association (SCWA). Net proceeds will fund the expansion of facilities and programs at the SCWA Wildlife Education Center.

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BirdFest

For many years, BirdFest has been bringing music lovers and folks together to enjoy an unforgettable weekend of good times and great music. Attendees can come to BirdFest knowing that their good time directly impacts the SCWA mission of conservation education.

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