Grades 1-5

The camps for elementary school students will focus on how their decisions affect the community and environment, focusing on learning the basics of sustainable practices, waste streams and water quality. Students will learn through hands-on, place-based projects. They will work on various projects and take field trips associated with reaching net-zero.

Dates:
Grades 1-2: July 5-8
Grades 3-5: July 11-15
Grades 3-5: July 18-22
Where: University Place, Idaho Falls, ID
Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Note: All camp schedules may be adjusted as needed.

Grades 6-8

The camp for middle school students will focus on “Sustainability through Science.” Students will gain an understanding of the complexity of natural resources, physics and chemistry.

Dates: July 25-29
Where: University Place, Idaho Falls, ID
Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Note: All camp schedules may be adjusted as needed.

Grades 9-12

This camp will focus on the emerging field of green energy in eastern Idaho. Students will participate in field research around the region and learn about the technologies involved and their benefits and costs to humans and the environment. Students will learn how INL is working on research to reach a clean energy future.

Dates: July 25-29
Where: University Place, Idaho Falls, ID
Times: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Note: All camp schedules may be adjusted as needed.

Have a question? Contact us.

K-12 STEM Education Coordinator

Sunshine Shepherd

Phone: 970-442-1844

Email: Sunshine.Shepherd@inl.gov