Rural communities in Western North Carolina counties are the main target group for this one month summer program. Students who are interested and skilled in environmental sciences will be able to participate and interact with developing scientists who are in college. Some activities at the camp include presentations from students who will be traveling 2000 miles on various rivers, teaching different communities along the way. The main focus will be environment and ecologies. Including subjects such as river drainage systems, the effects of human intervention, and different career opportunities in environmental science.

Quickfacts Area Served: western North Carolina Open to: 6 - 12th graders Dates: year-round Requirements: exceptionally skilled, and/or high potential students Other info: program focuses on the environment Contact: Kenneth Duke, Ph.D. Brevard College 400 N. Broad St. Brevard, N.C. 28712 828/883-8292 dukekm@brevard.edu Links: Brevard College

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