Program Description
Rising Grades 9–12 (in 2026–2027 school year)Climate Resilience Camp is a week-long summer STEM enrichment program for high school students. The week is focused on exploring impacts of natural disasters and extreme weather and investigating strategies for increasing resilience in their communities.
Students will take part in hands-on activities on extreme heat, flooding, and air quality; explore resilience and possible solutions; and meet professionals working in climate-related fields. All participants are encouraged to lead an optional service project in their community during the school year and will receive project suggestions and support for implementation.
This program uses activities created in partnership with the UNC Center for Public Engagement with Science, who received a grant from the National Science Foundation’s Award #DRL-2215420 with Principal Investigator Kathleen Gray and Co-Principal Investigator Sarah Yelton.
Important Program Details
- Dates: June 15–19, 2026
- Times: 9am–4:15pm, daily
- Location: Downtown Raleigh at the NC Museum of Natural Sciences, Nature Research Center
- Address: 121 West Jones St., Raleigh, NC 27603
- Fee: $50 for the week-long program
The reduced program fee is sponsored by generous support from the Triangle Community Foundation. Scholarships are available upon request. Use the staff contact information at the bottom of the page to request a scholarship.
Additional Information
- Students are expected to bring lunch and a water battle each day.
- All program materials will be supplied, including transportation to local field sites and snacks.
How to Apply
Applications for the summer 2026 program will open on Monday, February 11, 2026. Application links will be posted to this webpage.
The application deadline is 5pm, April 8, 2026. All applicants will be notified of acceptance status by 5pm, April 22, 2026.