July 19-24, 2026
Through hands-on experiments, fieldwork, and interactive workshops, we will explore ecosystems, sustainability challenges, and innovative environmental solutions. Each day blends skill-building in science and technology with leadership development and teamwork, empowering students to think critically, act confidently, and lead with purpose in addressing today’s environmental issues.
We will wade in streams and take measurements in forests, create solution prototypes using recycled materials, and discuss leadership questions and challenges around a campfire. Join us for an unforgettable week of discovery and collaboration on Sweet Briar College’s beautiful and ecologically-rich campus!
Program Information
Details
Dates: July 19-24, 2026
Participants: Rising 9th-12th grade girls
Cost: $1,250, including lodging, meals, snacks, and supplies.
During your 6 days and 5 nights on Sweet Briar College’s campus, you will get to experience:
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Collecting field data in the forests and streams on campus
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Design and build a sustainable energy model
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Stay in a Sweet Briar dorm room
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Swim in Sweet Briar’s Lower Lake and hike on some of the College’s extensive trail system
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Work with Sweet Briar faculty and students in completing your projects and exploring campus
Schedule
Led by Dr. Melanie Stine, Sweet Briar College Assistant Professor of Natural Science
- Day 1: Welcome and orientation
- Days 2-3: Carbon storage project and forest ecology
- Day 4: Water quality sampling
- Day 5: Wind turbine project
- Day 6: Exhibition and farewell lunch with families
Registration coming soon!