Thank you for your interest in Environmental Science Summer Camp! Save the date for July 13th - 17th 2026.
Environmental Science Summer Camp
Monday, July 13 – Friday, July 17, 2026
Camp Hard Hat
Monday, July 27 – Friday, July 31, 2026
Environmental Science Summer Camp is a week-long day camp for students entering 7th–10th grades to explore environmental science careers and activities. Campers meet with local environmental professionals who lead hands-on activities that relate to their day-to-day work as environmental scientists. Activities include stream studies, wildlife surveys, field trips to area parks, wilderness survival skills, fishing, kayaking, and more!
A camp scholarship may be available to cover the Environmental Science Summer Camp fee for a student in need. If you are interested in applying for the scholarship, before registering for camp, please email Claudia Nusstein, Conservation Education Program Coordinator at Claudia.Nusstein@geneseeny.gov. The email subject line should be Environmental Science Summer Camp Scholarship_ Students Name. Please include in the email:
- Camper Name
- Camper Grade
- Camper School
- 2 - 3 Sentences describing why the camper would benefit from the experience at Environmental Science Summer Camp
Emails must be received by Friday, May 1st to be considered for the scholarship.
Register for Environmental Science Summer Camp
Registration is available online or with a paper form. Registration fee is $95 per camper. Registration forms and payment must be received by June 15, 2026.
Prefer paper forms? Download the registration form here(PDF, 134KB). Please make checks payable to the Genesee County Treasurer and send with this registration form to:
Genesee County Parks, Recreation & Forestry
Attn: Paul Osborn
153 Cedar Street
Batavia, NY 14020
Important: Camper Health Forms are required and must be submitted by the first day of camp. Forms will be sent after registration and must be signed by your child’s physician. Please allow at least two weeks for your physician to complete the forms. Register early to avoid delays!
What to Bring to Environmental Science Summer Camp
The following items are recommended each day:
- Lunch, snacks, and drinks
- Weather-appropriate clothing, including sturdy, closed-toe shoes
- Raincoat or hat (umbrellas not recommended)
- Refillable water bottle labeled with camper’s name
- Hat and sunglasses
- Sunscreen and insect repellent
- Small backpack
- Chest waders for Monday (provided if needed)
Environmental Science Summer Camp Schedule
Camp Hard Hat is a week-long day camp that gives students ages 12–15 the opportunity to participate in a community-based construction project. Now in its tenth year, the camp has had a tremendous impact on the building trades industry and serves as a recruitment tool to inspire youth to pursue careers in skilled trades.
Camp Hard Hat is presented by Genesee Valley BOCES and the Genesee County Business Education Alliance.
Visit the Camp Hard Hat website to learn more and register.