Each field school, students are grouped into 4 teams. Throughout the week, your team will work together to complete projects and compete for the title of “Top Team”.

Each team consists of:

• New students
• 1 Youth Mentor (a returning student)
• 1 Adult Mentor

Students are housed in cabins throughout the week. Each cabin sleeps up to 5 people and includes a bathroom. All gender cabin options are available.

While at field school, you will be served delicious and plentiful meals. We also provide a variety of snacks throughout the day. We are happy to accommodate food allergies and dietary considerations.

As part of their Conservation Ambassador Training, students enhance their knowledge base of natural history, ecology, conservation, and more through detailed lectures in the classroom and hands-on activities outdoors in the field. Students will then use what they learned in their post field school outreach projects.

You will spend time outside learning field techniques, assessing habitats, and growing your leadership skills while completing team building activities.

Your week at field school will consist of a mix of indoor and outdoor activities. Click on the button below to view a sample packing list and get an idea of what you would need to bring with you!

After graduating from the Academy’s summer field school, you will return to your community to engage, educate and inspire others about conservation. The Academy will offer support as you conduct outreach projects, sharing your knowledge through education, service, media engagement, creative arts, and outdoor mentorship. You will learn more about outreach at field school!