What ages does Environmental Science & Sustainability accept?

Environmental Science & Sustainability is open to children ages 14–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

How much does Environmental Science & Sustainability cost?

Environmental Science & Sustainability publishes $1,995/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Environmental Science & Sustainability's hours?

Environmental Science & Sustainability runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Does Environmental Science & Sustainability provide lunch?

Yes — Environmental Science & Sustainability includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

How does Environmental Science & Sustainability compare to other academic camps in Berkeley?

Environmental Science & Sustainability is one of 9 academic camps in Berkeley that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

▌ Academic · Ages 14–18

Environmental Science & Sustainability

Berkeley · $1,995/week

A 9-day program at UC Berkeley for high school students interested in environmental science and sustainability.

▌ Editor's read The NSLC Environmental Science & Sustainability program is an overnight summer program for high school students held at the University of California, Berkeley. The program focuses on environmental issues, sustainability, and leadership development, featuring hands-on activities, field trips, and simulations. While the specific camp is not individually accredited by the ACA, the National Student Leadership Conference (NSLC) organization, which runs this program, is a well-established entity. Google reviews for 'NSLC' generally show a positive sentiment, with an average rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, often praising the educational value and engaging instructors. The website mentions that students will 'learn from leading experts' and 'participate in hands-on activities,' indicating a strong academic focus. Social media handles for the broader NSLC organization are @nslcleaders on Instagram and 'nslcleaders' on Facebook, which are linked from the program's webpage.

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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Environmental Science & Sustainability serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Overnight camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: Not listed
Operator: Not listed
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Academic
Ages: 14–18
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720
Phone: 1-800-974-2824
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: USD

Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Environmental Science & Sustainability

What ages does Environmental Science & Sustainability accept?: Environmental Science & Sustainability is open to children ages 14–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Environmental Science & Sustainability cost?: Environmental Science & Sustainability publishes $1,995/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Environmental Science & Sustainability's hours?: Environmental Science & Sustainability runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does Environmental Science & Sustainability provide lunch?: Yes — Environmental Science & Sustainability includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
How does Environmental Science & Sustainability compare to other academic camps in Berkeley?: Environmental Science & Sustainability is one of 9 academic camps in Berkeley that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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