SS&EL Summer Camps

 

School of Sustainability & Experiential Learning: A Series of Summer Camps

This summer (2025), we invite curious minds seeking independent growth to dive into a world where science, creativity, and sustainability collide! At the School of Sustainability & Experiential Learning, this one-of-a-kind camp offers four unique, immersive weeks designed to spark innovation and inspire the next generation of eco-leaders.

Each week, campers will explore, create, and problem-solve alongside expert guest presenters, gaining hands-on experience in sustainability-focused fields.

This camp is for middle school students in Grades 5-8.

Each week the camp will run Monday-Friday from 8:30 – 3:00. For an additional cost, there will be options for early drop off at 7:30 AM ($10) and late pick up at 3:30 ($10). This must be scheduled and paid for in advance.

 

June 9-13, 2025

Week 1: The Science of Sustainability – Investigate ecosystems, renewable energy, and climate solutions through real-world experiments.

 

July 21-25, 2025

Week 2: Science of Food – Discover sustainable agriculture, food science, and culinary creativity with chefs and food innovators.

 

August 4-August 8, 2025

Week 3: Science of Fashion – Redesign the future of fashion with fabric artists and industry experts in upcycling, ethical textiles, and wearable innovation

 

August 11-15, 2025

Week 4: Science in Art – Harness the power of artistic expression through eco-conscious materials, nature-inspired design, and environmental storytelling.

 

Regional Science Consortium at the Glinodo Center

Each week will be hosted at the Glinodo Center, located at 6270 E Lake Road, Erie PA 16511. This beautiful campus provides a rich connection to nature and allows for direct access to streams, Lake Erie, and other unique environments.

   

 

Camps will run Monday – Friday with drop off from 7:30-8:30 AM and pickup from 2:30-4:30 PM. Campers will be responsible for providing their own packed lunch every day.

Pricing:

Is your school district an RSC member school? Contact Hailey Dahl (Hailey@RegSciConsort.com) to find out! Sign up for more than one week and receive a discount on each additional week! Total pricing for multiple weeks listed below.

RSC Members Non-Members
1-week $185.00 $210.00
2-weeks $360.00 (185+175) $410.00 (210+200)
3-weeks $525.00 (185+175+165) $600.00 (210+200+190)
4-week package $680.00 (185+175+165+155) $780.00 (210+200+190+180)

 

*Payments must be made online, at the time of Registration. Registration payments are non-refundable. For additional added weeks after initial registration, please contact Hailey@RegSciConsort.com

REGISTER HERE: https://www.regsciconsort.com/other-payments/

  • Other Payments > Enter the dollar amount corresponding to the number of weeks you are registering for.
  • Payment Description > First and Last Name of Student, School District, Week(s) attending
  • Name > First and Last Name of Parent/Guardian
  • Email > Email Address of Parent/Guardian
  • PayPal > Sign in with PayPal account OR Pay with Debit or Credit Card

 

THE SCIENCE OF SUSTAINABILITY

June 9-13, 2025

  • Hügelkultur Plant Boxes
  • Water Conservation and Water Quality Monitoring
  • Recycling Projects
  • Extreme Weather Science and Engineering

 

SCIENCE OF FOOD

July 21-25, 2025

  • Fermentation
  • Understanding Agriculture
  • Science of Digestion
  • Farm to Table
  • Craft a meal using different applied techniques
  • Grow your own Fruits & Veggies
  • Chemistry of Cooking & Baking

 

SCIENCE OF FASHION

August 4-8, 2025

  • Fabrics & Textiles
  • Pigments & Dyes
  • Recycled materials
  • Design an outfit to display on a mannequin
  • Sustainable Fashion
  • Nature Inspired Fashion Function and Design

 

 SCIENCE OF ART

August 11-15, 2025

  • Invasive Plant Paper Making
  • Herbarium Sheet Pressing
  • Natural Sculpture Work
  • Artistic Graphing
  • Scenery Painting