Keystone College, in collaboration with the Scranton STEMM Academy, will host a week-long environmental science program titled “Exploring the Environmental ‘Ologies'” from June 16 through June 20, between 9:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. daily, at the College’s Environmental Education Institute (KCEEI) on its Woodlands Campus.
Designed for students in grades 7 through 12, the program offers an immersive outdoor education experience focused on Mammalogy, Ornithology, Herpetology, Entomology, and Dendrology. Participants will engage in a variety of hands-on activities while developing core scientific skills, including observation, data collection, and analysis. A highlight of the week will be student-led mini research projects, allowing participants to investigate environmental topics of interest using real-world scientific methods.
“The ‘Ologies’ week provides a unique opportunity for students to engage directly with the environmental disciplines through experiential learning,” said Kelley Stewart, Director of the Woodlands Campus and the Keystone College Environmental Education Institute (KCEEI). “By participating in fieldwork and conducting their own small-scale research projects, students will gain a deeper understanding of the natural world while building the skills and confidence needed for future STEM studies.”
Students will explore Keystone’s 276-acre campus including the 170-acre Woodlands Campus, which serves as an outdoor classroom and includes 7.5 miles of scenic trails, rocky summit grasslands, creeks, ponds, vernal pools, and Northern hardwood forests.
About the Scranton STEMM Academy ~
The Scranton STEMM Academy is a full-day academic program housed at Scranton High School, serving students in grades 7 through 12 within the Scranton School District. Focused on Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine, the Academy offers a project-based learning environment that prepares students for careers in high-demand STEMM fields.
The Academy accepts new applicants entering 7th grade each academic year. Students in grades 7 and 8 who reside outside a 1.5-mile radius of the high school are eligible for transportation. While enrolled, younger students may continue participating in athletics and extracurriculars at their home schools (Northeast Scranton Intermediate School, South Scranton Intermediate School, and West Scranton Intermediate School). Additionally, STEMM Academy students have access to exclusive after-school clubs and enrichment opportunities at Scranton High School.
About Keystone College Environmental Education Institute (KCEEI) ~
Keystone College’s Environmental Education Institute provides dynamic educational experiences designed to inspire students and the community to appreciate and protect the natural world. The institute’s Woodlands Campus offers a perfect setting for environmental education, hands-on learning, and outdoor activities.
