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Discover
Your Summer 2008
Index By Program Type:
Fieldwork Required
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| Aloha 'Aina |
Topic(s): Environmental and Conservation Science |
| The Road Less Traveled |
| Maui, HI |
Grade(s): 9 to 10, 11 to 12 |
| In Maui and Kauai, Hawaii, campers work to conserve and protect beaches, spring-fed wetlands and a dune ecosystem. Other activities include sea turtle research, native plant restoration as well as hiking, surfing and snorkeling. |
| Eligibility Requirements: |
| Dates: Session 1 (June 27-July 17); Session 2 (July 21-August 10) |
Fees: $4,595 (airfare not included) |
| Deadline for Applications: March 15; early reservations are recommended. Applications received after March 15 must include full payment. |
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| Archaeology Field Experience |
Topic(s): Archeology |
| Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center |
| La Crosse, WI |
Grade(s): 12+, 9 to 10, 11 to 12 |
| Students will explore what it is like on an actual archaeological excavation, working alongside professional archaeologists in the field. They will participate in small-scale excavations (test units) and survey work. Lab work may include washing ceramics, stone tools and other remains, and sorting them into basic categories. An experimental archaeology component may explore making stone tools and pottery. Optional lab hours and local field trips will be available after regular field-school hours. Supervised dorm facilities are available at an additional cost of $155 for three days. Scholarships may be available based on interest in archaeology, financial need and grade point average. |
| Eligibility Requirements: This experience is open to high-school students through adults. No previous experience is necessary. |
| Dates: July 28-30 |
Fees: $335 program fee / $155 room and board; call 608-785-8454 with financial assistance questions |
| Deadline for Applications: One month prior to session; register early, space is limited |
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| Archaeology Field School - Grades 9-12 |
Topic(s): Archeology |
| Mississippi Valley Archaeology Center |
| La Crosse, WI |
Grade(s): 12+, 9 to 10, 11 to 12 |
| Students will explore what it is like on an actual archaeological excavation, working alongside professional archaeologists in the field. They will participate in small-scale excavations (test units) and survey work. Lab work may include washing ceramics, stone tools and other remains, and sorting them into basic categories. An experimental archaeology component may explore making stone tools and pottery. Optional lab hours and local field trips will be available after regular field-school hours. Supervised dorm facilities are available at an additional cost of $255 for 5 days. Scholarships may be available based on interest in archaeology, financial need and grade point average. For more information about financial assistance call 608-785-8454. |
| Eligibility Requirements: This experience is open to high-school students through adults. No previous experience is necessary. |
| Dates: July 28-August 1 |
Fees: $485 program fee / $255 room and board; call 608-785-8454 with financial assistance questions |
| Deadline for Applications: One month prior to session; register early, space is limited |
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| Call of the Wild |
Topic(s): Environmental and Conservation Science |
| The Road Less Traveled |
| Colorado Springs, CO |
Grade(s): 9 to 10, 11 to 12 |
| At the Mission: Wolf refuge, campers assist the staff in the care and feeding of the wolves. They observe and document wolf behavior to make sure the animals are well-adjusted. Those working on the new barn lend their hands to the construction site; those with a knack for design might work on restoring the native landscape. |
| Eligibility Requirements: |
| Dates: Session 1 (June 25-July 11); Session 2 (July 14-30); Session 3 (August 2-18) |
Fees: $3,795 (airfare not included) |
| Deadline for Applications: March 15; early reservations are recommended. Applications received after March 15 must include full payment. |
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| Camp R.E.A.L. |
Topic(s): Ecology |
| City of Evanston |
| Evanston, IL |
Grade(s): 12+, 6 to 8, 9 to 10, 11 to 12 |
| This mini-session, designed for youth between the ages of 3 and 21 with or without disabilities, focuses on ecology and fun. The program consists of crafts, sports and ecology activities at Lovelace Park in Evanston. Two field trips are included. |
| Eligibility Requirements: Students ages 3 through 21 are welcome to apply. |
| Dates: August 11-22 (Monday through Friday, 9:30am to 2:30pm) |
Fees: $325 program fee for non-Evanston residents |
| Deadline for Applications: July 6, 2008 |
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Leonard Woodson
847-448-8044
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| College First: Science, College and Careers |
Topic(s): Ecology |
| Chicago Botanic Gardens |
| Glencoe, IL |
Grade(s): 10 to 12 |
| College First is a dynamic paid internship program for eligible CPS students, consisting of part career mentorship, part field ecology and conservation science, and part college prep and assistance. For eight weeks, students in the program explore potential science careers and use the Garden's resources to learn about native ecosystems and plants. A portion of each day is spent with a mentor from the Garden staff, and the other portion in group instruction. During monthly meetings over the school year, emphasis is also placed on college as a pathway to any career and guidance is given. |
| Eligibility Requirements: Current college Students. Bus stops through the city are offered since the Garden is in a northern suburb; applicants must be able to get to a designated stop as early as 7am. See web site and application for bus stops. |
| Dates: June 16-August 8 |
Fees: Paid internship |
| Deadline for Applications: End of April |
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| Ecology Counselor in Training |
Topic(s): Environmental and Conservation Science |
| City of Evanston |
| Evanston, IL |
Grade(s): 6 to 8, 9 to 10 |
| In this program, students will learn what it takes to be a camp counselor. They will spend the first two weeks training in communication, leadership, problem solving and teamwork skills. During the second two weeks, participants will work as a counselor for either Kinglet Camp or EcoQuest Camp. They will also learn about topics such as responsible resource use, how to be a good Eco role model and how to help campers to be more Earth friendly. |
| Eligibility Requirements: Students entering grades 7 through 9 are welcome to apply. |
| Dates: July 14-August 8 (Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 3:00pm) |
Fees: $495 program fee for non-Evanston residents |
| Deadline for Applications: June 30, 2008 |
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Parks/Forestry and Recreation Department
847-866-2900
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| Field Ecology Summer Camp |
Topic(s): Environmental and Conservation Science |
| Lake Superior State University School of Engineering and Technology |
| Sault Ste. Marie, MI |
Grade(s): 9 to 10, 11 to 12 |
| This science program is for students entering grades 10-12 with an interest in ecology, fish and wildlife management or other aspects of natural resources. The program offers experience ecology through background research and working up field samples in state-of-the-art biology labs. Participants will analyze data in computer labs and learn how GIS and other computer applications help in ecology and conservation biology. Field activities include plant and animal identification, landscape interpretation, habitat analysis, stream quality assessment, mammal tracking, bird banding, fish capture, aquatic insect analysis, night-time insect trapping and more. |
| Eligibility Requirements: Students with an interest in biology and the out-of-doors are welcome to apply. |
| Dates: Check web site for program dates |
Fees: $510 |
| Deadline for Applications: Early application is advised; space is limited to 20 |
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| Fire and Sky |
Topic(s): Environmental and Conservation Science |
| The Road Less Traveled |
| Colorado, Montana, Utah, Wyoming |
Grade(s): 9 to 10, 11 to 12 |
| Campers in this program backpack in the mountains in Colorado, Wyoming and Montana, then desert hike and whitewater raft in Utah. They'll also visit with Navajo Indians. By the time they leave, campers are able to navigate off trail by map and compass, efficiently pressure breathe at high altitude and locate the perfect campsite. No previous experience is required. |
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| Dates: June 26-July 28 |
Fees: $4,995 (airfare not included) |
| Deadline for Applications: March 15; early reservations are recommended. Applications received after March 15 must include full payment. |
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| Girls on Ice |
Topic(s): Geology |
| North Cascades Institute |
| Sedro-Woolley, WA |
Grade(s): 9 to 10, 11 to 12 |
| Girls on Ice is an eleven-day leadership program that combines mountaineering and science. On the Eastern Glacier on the southern side of Mount Baker, girls will hike, carry their own equipment and camp in the mountains. The curriculum focuses on gathering glacial data in the field using scientific techniques and outdoor skills. |
| Eligibility Requirements: All girls ages 15 to 18 that have shown a keen interest in science and the outdoors and are in good physical condition are welcome to apply. |
| Dates: July 28-August 7 |
Fees: Free to girls who qualify via a merit-based application process. |
| Deadline for Applications: March 15, 2008 |
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