Columbia Climate School’s Pre-College programs empower passionate high school students to become future climate leaders, combining expert-driven learning with real-world action to shape solutions for a sustainable future.
SUMMER PRE-COLLEGE PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS
Our Pre-College Summer Program will expand your knowledge and prepare you to understand, analyze, and apply cutting-edge research to the complex problem of our changing climate. These programs are for high-school students (Grades 9-12 and motivated rising 9th graders) who want to sharpen their knowledge and skills in the areas of climate change and sustainability.
The Columbia Climate School's Pre-College Summer Programs are offered in collaboration with Putney Student Travel, a family-run organization that has provided transformative travel programs for young people since 1951.
EMPOWERING YOUTH TO LEAD CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
SUMMER PRE-COLLEGE INFORMATION SESSIONS
RSVP for our upcoming information sessions to explore the Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains Program!
Hear from experts and student alumni as we discuss program content, field activities, learning objectives, and excursions. Learn how this program will equip you with the skills and knowledge to become a leader in climate action.
Watch our 2025 information session recordings to learn more about the Columbia Climate School's Summer Pre-College Program: The Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains.
Each information session has invited guest speakers (listed below) to share about their involvement and experience in the programs.
Guest Speaker:
Josh DeVincenzo, Assistant Director of Education and Training, National Center for Disaster Preparedness & Adjunct Lecturer, Columbia Climate School
Aadi Mullan, Columbia Climate School in the Green Mountains 2024 Alumnus
PRE-COLLEGE ACADEMIC YEAR VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS
Feel free to contact our team with any questions you may have about the Pre-College opportunities.
FALL 2024 PRE-COLLEGE WORKSHOP INFORMATION SESSIONS
Watch our information session recording to learn more about the Fall 2024 Pre-College Virtual Workshop: Sustainably Developing Your Community.
The information session is packed with valuable insights on how this opportunity can enrich your learning beyond the classroom. You'll hear directly from experts Margie Turrin and Marisa Annunziato of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, who will be leading the Sustainably Developing Your Community Pre-College Workshop.
About Our Pre-College Programs
Our Pre-College program is for high-school students (Grades 9-12, and rising 9th grade students) who want to sharpen their knowledge and skills in the areas of climate change and sustainability. The programs will help participants build important skills, advance their learning outside of school, and prepare for the college experience.
All participants will join a supportive Columbia University community and learn from and network with instructors who are experts in their fields. Our offerings are structured around real-time conversations, hands-on activities, and project-based learning in order to provide participants with an introduction to real-world research, ideas, and solutions.
Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate of participation from the Columbia Climate School.
Questions?
Have questions about the Columbia Climate School Pre-College Academic Year Online Workshops or Summer Programs?
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