Weather Camp
Middle school and high school students experience fun and research in the summertime at Howard University Beltsville Campus during Weather Camp. During the day’s events, students in grades 9-12 have the chance to participate in hands-on scientific experiments in areas of interest in the STEM fields.
Weather Camp was developed under the NOAA Center for Atmospheric Science and Meteorology program. These camps are targeted towards high school sophomore through senior level students and afford them the opportunity to learn about basic weather systems and forecasting techniques as well as the impact of climate and catastrophic weather events.
Students also take part in small group discussions with experts in weather-related fields and conduct meteorological observations and experiments. In addition, students have the opportunity to enhance their non-technical skills, such as oral and written communication, enhance effective participation in teamwork, and preview steps involved in the college application process.
HUBC plans to expand Weather Camp so that it better utilizes the scientific technologies and resources at our facility to inspire campers with richer, more experiential leaning activities.