From Being Green to Leading Green

Sustainable Summer prepares today's teens to become environmental leaders.
 

Our Programs

Authentic. Intense. Transformative.

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Our Students

A diverse, motivated, and intellectually curious group of students is at the heart of every Sustainable Summer program.

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Our Approach

Every Sustainable Summer program starts with an essential question: How do we meet the needs of today's people without compromising the ability of future people to meet their own needs?

Our four guiding principles form the foundation of our approach:

Sustainability Immersion

Deep engagement in the subject and practice of sustainability
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Leadership Development

Communication, critical reflection, action planning, and more
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Active Learning

Hands-on, collaborative, and participatory applications of concepts
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Environmental Study

An interdisciplinary study of human interaction with the environment
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Our Value

We’re committed to a “students first” approach that delivers unparalleled value in the pre-college and study abroad fields.

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It was absolutely, UNDOUBTEDLY the most amazing experience in my life. Thank you!

Murray, Student, Columbia Grammar and Prep, NY

Sustainable Summer was a hugely positive experience for my daughter. Your organization is top notch, will recommend to anyone who is interested.

Dawn, Elmhurst, IL

Sustainable Summer has COMPLETELY changed my life. I feel like a more confident, knowledgeable, and worldly person.

Kate, Student, Foothill High School, CA
 

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