INTRODUCE YOURSELF!
Where Future Climate Leaders Begin
Columbia Climate School’s Pre-College Programs immerse motivated high school students (Grades 9–12 and rising 9th graders) in a dynamic academic environment focused on real-world climate and sustainability solutions. Our programs build the knowledge, confidence, and leadership skills needed to drive meaningful change.
Here, you won’t just learn about global challenges — you’ll analyze them, debate them, and design solutions alongside world-renowned Columbia University experts. Through collaborative projects, engaging discussions, and applied problem-solving, you’ll develop the confidence and leadership capacity to stand out in college and beyond.
Join a community of ambitious, passionate peers. Gain real-world perspective. Start shaping your future in climate leadership.
Spots are limited — take your next step today.
Immerse yourself in two powerful weeks in Vermont’s Green Mountains, where Ivy League rigor meets real-world climate action. This residential program puts high school students side by side with Columbia Climate School faculty and researchers driving innovation in sustainability.
Through fieldwork, hands-on projects, and collaborative problem-solving, you’ll turn ideas into action, sharpen analytical and leadership skills, and tackle the pressing challenges of our changing planet.
By the end, you’ll leave inspired, equipped, and ready to lead — with the confidence, connections, and perspective to make a tangible impact on the future.
Experience Columbia. Build your future. Lead on climate.
GREEN MOUNTAINS STUDENT EXPERIENCE
Collaborate with motivated peers, engage in hands-on projects, and translate knowledge into action. This program builds your confidence, leadership, and problem-solving skills — preparing you to drive meaningful change in your community and future career.
Get a glimpse of the student experience during our Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains program:
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Full and partial need-based scholarship opportunities are available for our summer program, made possible by the Columbia Climate School.