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Lafayette CollegeSelective

Lafayette College's Sustainability Leadership Program

An immersive week-long residential program for high school students focused on food justice, regenerative farm systems, environmental innovation, and civic leadership. Students explore sustainability challenges through design thinking and the UN Sustainable Development Goals while visiting Lafayette College's farm, local gardens, and downtown Easton.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialEaston, PA$1,500–$2,999117 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM, Leadership, Community Service

SubjectsFood Justice, Regenerative Agriculture, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Climate Change, Biodiversity, Environmental Policy, Environmental Justice, Civic Leadership, Design Thinking

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,100

Websitehttps://sustainability.lafayette.edu/sustainability-summer-program/

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Marist CollegeSelectiveCredit

Marist College: Summer Pre-College Environmental Science

A 2-week residential environmental science program for high school sophomores and juniors studying ecology, sustainability, climate change, and conservation. Students earn 3 transferable college credits while conducting field research on the Hudson River and participating in daily conservation activities.

Jun · 2 wk sessionsResidentialPoughkeepsie, NY$3,000–$6,999

Entering grades10th, 11th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsEnvironmental Science, Ecology, Sustainability, Climate Change, Conservation, Biodiversity

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,700

Websitehttps://www.marist.edu/admission/pre-college/environmental-science

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Northeastern University College of Science

Northeastern University - College of Science: Coastal Ocean Science Academy

A hands-on, field-based marine science program for middle and high school students at Northeastern's Marine Science Center in Nahant, Massachusetts. Students engage in coastal habitat exploration, water quality monitoring, biodiversity surveying, and marine organism identification through daily fieldwork and lab activities.

Jul–Aug · 1 wk sessionsCommuterNahant, MA$500–$1,499224 days

Entering grades6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesAcademic, STEM

SubjectsMarine Science, Environmental Science, Coastal Ecology, Field Research, Water Quality Monitoring, Biodiversity

Cost$500–$1,499 · $600

Websitehttps://cos.northeastern.edu/marinescience/msc-outreach-programs/coastal-ocean-science-academy/

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Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership

Hurricane Island Center for Science and Leadership: Summer Science Programs

Residential, hands-on experiential science programs on Hurricane Island in Maine for middle and high school students, featuring marine sciences, environmental education, and leadership development.

Jun–Aug · 6 wk sessionsResidentialHurricane Island, ME$1,500–$2,999Rolling

Entering grades7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic, Leadership, Outdoor Adventure, STEM

SubjectsMarine Sciences, Ocean Science, Environmental Science, Biodiversity, Aquaculture, Fisheries, Art and Science Integration, Sustainability, Leadership

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $1,750

Websitehttps://www.hurricaneisland.net/

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Science Camps of America

Science Camps of America: Land, Sea, Air, & Space

A 10-day overnight sleepaway camp in Hawaiʻi for students entering grades 8–12, featuring hands-on exploration of marine science, volcanology, biodiversity, astronomy, and meteorology through field trips and activities at iconic locations including Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park and Mauna Kea.

Jul · 1 wk sessionsResidentialPahala, HI$1,500–$2,999

Entering grades8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Academic

SubjectsMarine Science, Volcanology, Biodiversity, Astronomy, Meteorology, Archaeology

Cost$1,500–$2,999 · $2,955

Websitehttps://sciencecampsamerica.com/land-sea-air-space-camp/

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CIEE (Council on International Educational Exchange)

CIEE High School Summer in Cape Town, South Africa: Marine Ecology & Sustainability

A 3-week study abroad program in Cape Town, South Africa combining marine ecology fieldwork with professional scientists, citizen science snorkeling, service learning, and cultural immersion in a biodiversity hotspot.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialCape Town, South Africa$3,000–$6,99970 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Outdoor Adventure

SubjectsMarine Ecology, Ocean Conservation, Biodiversity, Sustainability, Citizen Science

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $5,800

Websitehttps://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/programs/south-africa/cape-town/marine-ecology-sustainability

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CIEE

CIEE High School Summer in Gaborone, Botswana: Wildlife Conservation

A three-week summer study abroad program in Gaborone, Botswana focused on wildlife conservation, ecology, and biodiversity. Students participate in fieldwork at Mokolodi Nature Reserve, game drives, and excursions to the Okavango Delta while living with host families and engaging in service-learning and cultural immersion.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialGaborone, Botswana$3,000–$6,99970 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Community Service

SubjectsWildlife Conservation, Ecology, Biodiversity

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,300

Websitehttps://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/programs/botswana/gaborone/wildlife-conservation

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CIEE (Council on International Education Exchange)

CIEE High School Summer in Monteverde, Costa Rica: Ecology & Sustainability

A 3-week summer program in Monteverde, Costa Rica focused on ecology and sustainability. Students engage in field-based learning with hands-on activities, including work with local professionals, hiking, wildlife observation, and sustainable agriculture demonstrations while staying on a CIEE eco-campus.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialMonteverde, Costa Rica$3,000–$6,99970 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Community Service

SubjectsEcology, Sustainability, Climate Change, Tropical Ecosystems, Biodiversity, Marine Life Conservation, Sustainable Agriculture

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $6,300

Websitehttps://www.ciee.org/go-abroad/high-school-study-abroad/summer/programs/costa-rica/monteverde/ecology-sustainability

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Earthwatch Institute

Earthwatch Institute: Climate Change - Sea to Trees at Acadia National Park

A 7-day citizen science expedition at Acadia National Park where students monitor biodiversity and climate change impacts through field research, hiking, and lab work while staying at Schoodic Institute.

Aug–Sep · 1 wk sessionsResidentialAcadia National Park, ME$3,000–$6,999

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Career Exploration, Community Service, Outdoor Adventure

SubjectsClimate Change, Biodiversity, Ecosystem Science, Conservation, Environmental Research

Cost$3,000–$6,999 · $3,371

Websitehttps://earthwatch.org/expeditions/climate-change-sea-to-trees-at-acadia-national-park

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BroadreachCredit

Broadreach: Amazon + Galápagos Eco Adventure

A 20-day residential study abroad program in Ecuador combining field biology research in the Amazon rainforest and Galápagos Islands with conservation projects and ecological fieldwork across tropical ecosystems.

Jun–Jul · 3 wk sessionsResidentialMultiple locations$7,000+308 days

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesSTEM, Travel/Cultural Immersion, Community Service

SubjectsConservation Biology, Field Biology, Wildlife Biology, Tropical Ecosystems, Biodiversity

Cost$7,000+ · $8,180

Websitehttps://www.gobroadreach.com/programs/high-school-wildlife-biology-study-abroad/

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ARCC Programs

ARCC Programs | Ecuador & Galapagos: Animals of the Amazon

An 18-day in-person travel program combining adventure activities (snorkeling, hiking, whitewater rafting, ziplining) with 25 hours of hands-on conservation service learning in the Amazon rainforest, Mindo Cloud Forest, and Galápagos Islands.

Jun · 3 wk sessionsCommuterMultiple locations$7,000+

Entering grades9th, 10th, 11th, 12th

CategoriesTravel/Cultural Immersion, Community Service

SubjectsConservation, Environmental Stewardship, Biodiversity

Cost$7,000+ · $6,988

Websitehttps://arccprograms.com/programs/ecuador-galapagos-summer/?trip_of_interest=EGS

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