Summer Programs
Our summer programs consist of weeklong classes offered June through August for students in grades 1–6. Younger students study habitats, insects, bats, or trees, while older students may study life skills of early man, natural history, forest ecology, or art in nature. We employ up to 9 teachers with a wide variety of specialties for the program. The program is fully subscribed each year, and the program is supported through tuition and scholarships provided through the generous support of Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, Town of Mammoth Lakes Measure U program, Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation and the Valentine Reserve Fund.
Program Goals
- Provide students with meaningful, hands-on science experiences
- Give students exposure to scientific research
- Provide students with exposure to scientists as role models, particularly students underrepresented in science
- Give highly motivated students the opportunity for in-depth study
- Provide science education training to local teachers
Outdoor Science Education Program
The Summer Programs are offered at both SNARL and Valentine Reserves depending on the class. The link below will take you to Valentine Reserve’s website for specific dates and sign up information.
Scholarship information
We don’t want a family’s financial difficulties to prevent any child from participating in our Outdoor Science Education summer programs. We offer full and partial scholarships for those in need. If your family is facing financial difficulties, we invite you to complete our confidential scholarship application. Scholarship awards are limited, based upon need, available funds and number of qualifying applicants. Applications are reviewed on a case by case basis. Please contact Carole Lester – carole.lester@ucsb.edu, 760-914-3722 for an application and if you have any questions.
