Environmental Science

Field Experiences in Environmental Science
Field Experiences in Environmental Science

Field Experiences in Environmental Science

June 21 - 26, 2009

The Field Experiences in Environmental Science program will introduce students to performing physical and chemical tests, as well as the biological species found, to determine the environmental quality of freshwater and terrestrial ecosystems. This course is field-based, with the majority of time spent outside collecting data from streams, lakes, forests, and mountains in the Washington, D.C., area and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Data analysis will be performed in the state-of-the-art Baker Science Center. These field sites offer young scientists a comparison among systems with varying degrees of human impact. Campers will present their findings to classmates and families at the conclusion of the program. Participants also will have the opportunity to visit historic sites in Washington, D.C., and enjoy some free time around campus.

Open to overnight or day (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.) students entering grades seven through nine.

For more information on summer programs, please contact

Damian Walsh, Director of Summer Programs
703-933-4043