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U.S. NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE CAMP

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The National Youth Science Camp is an intense residential science education program for young scientists.  In a rustic setting, students are challenged academically in exciting lectures and hands-on studies. They also have the opportunity to push themselves physically in an extensive outdoor program, gain a new and deep appreciation for the great outdoors, and establish friendships that last a lifetime.

WHAT WILL PARTICIPANTS DO?

Scientists from across the nation who work on some of the most provocative topics in science today present lectures and hands-on science seminars and linger to interact informally with student delegates.  Delegates are challenged to explore new areas in the biological and physical sciences, art, and music with resident staff members. They also may present seminars covering their own areas of interest and research.  The delegates visit Washington D.C. to take advantage of some of the nation’s premier scientific, governmental, and cultural facilities.  The experience includes three overnight expeditions into the Monongahela National Forest featuring backpacking, rock-climbing, caving, mountain biking, or kayaking.