July 21 to July 25
Registration for this session is closed
Camp Description
RIT campus will be our ecosystem as we investigate plants and animals, and their relationships to each other. The diverse natural and laboratory environments of the RIT campus will be available to students who wish to use the techniques of a biologist to learn more about the living world around them.
Natural curiosity will lead to focused investigation as students split their time between the wetlands, forests and fields on campus. In addition to building a scientific understanding of the natural world, students will develop knowledge of their place and impact on earth.
Sample Investigations
- Can we find the nine-spotted ladybug?
- Where do the deer travel?
- What can plants teach us about energy?
This New York State insect has not been seen for many years. Campers will catch and identify insects to determine if it can be found at RIT.
Campers will use GPS and GIS technology to map the movement of deer on the RIT campus and make connections with the impact of recent development.
Plants are able to efficiently harvest energy from the sun, while humans search deep beneath the earth for oil. Participants will investigate what we can learn from plants about meeting our future energy needs.
Other Notes
Campers are expected to bring a lunch.
Snacks and beverages will be provided during the day.
Participants should expect to be outside and physically active at least two hours every day. This means
students should come dressed appropriately.
