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- May 7, 2021 -

Two engaging summer programs begin June 21!

Summer Research Experience:

In the program, students will design and create an original research project mentored by a professional scientist, see through the project by conducting field research, and learn how to analyze their findings. Students complete the program with a finalized research presentation and a formal research paper that will be submitted for publication.

Dates: June 21-August 20

Cost: $1350

Session times: (participants will pick one of the following times)

  • Tuesday: 12:30-1:30 or 5:00-6:00 p.m.
  • Wednesday: 12:30-1:30 or 2:00-3:00 p.m.

Girls Summer Research Program

Headwaters 2021 Girls Summer Research Experience (previously a camp) returns this year with a new format: as a digital learning cohort plus an optional week of socially distanced camping at the Truckee Donner Land Trust’s Webber Lake Campground. 

This program will run as a female-specific section of Headwaters’ Summer Research Experience, with added activities just for participants of this program.

Dates: June 21-July 20

Cost: $1350 ($1450 with camping week)

Optional Camping at Webber Lake: July 12-16 (add $100 to registration fee)

Session times: female specific sessions are TBD based on participants availability