Science Can Be A Day At The Beach
Clean Ocean Action's Student Summit expands learning beyond the classroom. It is designed to provide middle school students (Grades 5-8) from throughout New Jersey with an opportunity to experience hands-on, marine environmental education at the Jersey shore.
The activities included in the Student Summit have been selected to present students with an interdisciplinary marine and environmental education experience that complements the Next Generation Science Standards.
Schools must apply to Clean Ocean Action for participation in this program and agree to the Terms of Participation.
Clean Ocean Action's Student Summits (program and materials) are FREE. Schools are responsible for transportation and lunches. To ensure a commitment from a school, a refundable deposit of $100 is required with the school's Summit application. The deposit will be returned to your school once the post-Summit evaluations have been submitted.
Upcoming!
2024 Sandy Hook Student Summit:
The Sandy Hook Student Summit will be returning for it's 36th year on Wednesday, May 15 and Thursday, May 16, 2024. It is open for middle schools (5th- 8th grade) from *eligible central and northern NJ counties: Sussex, Warren, Hunterdon, Mercer, Monmouth, Middlesex, Somerset, Union, Essex, Hudson, Bergen, Passaic and Morris.
The application for Sandy Hook Student Summit is LIVE - Download the Application Here Apply by April 15th
*Acceptions for non-eligible counties may be made upon request. For consideration, the school must apply and guarantee their ability to arrive to the Summit location by the 8:45 am start time. Acceptance is not guaranteed.
2024 Staten Island Student Summit:
The Staten Island Student Summit will return to Great Kills Park, Staten Island on Thursday, April 18th (tentative date). This exciting event will be open for middle schools (5th- 8th grade) of Staten Island.
The application for Staten Island Student Summit is LIVE - Download the Application Here Apply by April 1st
Check out this video from the 2019 Staten Island Student Summit to get an idea of what the day looks like: https://youtu.be/M4Sljfct6ng
Watch for a Glimpse Into a Day at the Student Summit
Video Credit: Current Media Company
Fall 2024 Student Summits:
Cape May Student Summit
Returning to the Nature Center of Cape May for it's second year on October 3, 2024, the Cape May Student Summit is open to middle schools (5th-8th grade) of these southern NJ counties*: Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, and Salem.
Applications will open April 15, 2024!
Island Beach State Park Student Summit
Returning to IBSP for it's 36th year on October 10. 2024, the Island Beach State Park Student Summit will be open for middle schools (5th-8th grade) of these central/southern NJ counties*: Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, and Ocean.
Applications will open April 15, 2024!
*If a date or location works better for a southern NJ middle school, they can apply to attend the Island Beach State Park or Cape May Summit, regardless of county.
Please note: On the date of the Student Summit, participants will be required to comply with all applicable COVID measures recommended by the CDC and all such requirements imposed by the State of NJ.
