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    The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education
    Patton Hall
    100 East Union St.
    Athens, OH 45701-2979

    Green Project Camp

    Green Project Camp, a unique summer program, offered through the Patton College of Education's Stevens Literacy Center , is designed to educate and empower children and youth about environmental conservation and climate change.

    Through hands-on activities and immersive experiences, participants will learn about the significance of environmental stewardship and how they can positively impact our planet. Patton College and University College faculty and students will actively participate in the camp planning and programming.

    Field trips and experiential learning opportunities outside the Stevens Literacy Center will be organized as frequently as possible, further enhancing the campers’ understanding of environmental conservation.

    Green Project Camp Summer 2025 Programming and Dates

    Seedlings Camp
    June 2-13
    Ages 7-10
    Saplings Camp
    June 16-27
    Ages 11-15

    BREAK

    Career Exploration & Digital Storytelling Workshop
    July 7-11
    Ages 11-15
    young girl climbing a mulch pile at OHIO's Compost Facility

    Compost Facility

    In 2024, campers went on a field trip to OHIO’s Compost Facility (the largest known in-vessel composting system at any college or university in the nation) where they learned about recycling and composting.

    young boy doing experiments on a lemon

    ISEE

    Campers visited the Russ College of Engineering and Technology’s Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Environment (ISEE) where they conducted hands-on experiments.

    a child and adult talking while sitting in the grass. backs are toward the camera

    Compost Facility

    In 2024, campers went on a field trip to OHIO’s Compost Facility (the largest known in-vessel composting system at any college or university in the nation) where they learned about recycling and composting.

    young girl using a beaker while an adult helps her expeirment

    ISEE

    Campers visited the Russ College of Engineering and Technology’s Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Environment (ISEE) where they conducted hands-on experiments.

    young child sticking out their tongue

    Compost Facility

    In 2024, campers went on a field trip to OHIO’s Compost Facility (the largest known in-vessel composting system at any college or university in the nation) where they learned about recycling and composting.

    2 children doing experiments while wearing purple gloves

    ISEE

    Campers visited the Russ College of Engineering and Technology’s Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Environment (ISEE) where they conducted hands-on experiments.

    Registration

    Interested parents and caregivers with any questions about the program or registration process are encouraged to contact Julie Francis or Dezere Martin .

    Stay tuned for more information and registration in Spring 2025.

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