Do you have questions about the program?
Who can apply?
We are accepting high school students from around the world. Students are selected based on their interest in pursuing a degree after high school, desire to learn more about sustainability, and demonstrated dedication to high school academics and activities. These qualities should be reflected in the student’s application.
What do I need to apply?
To apply for the program, please have the following ready to submit:
- Demographic information: name, birth date, pronouns, contact information, high school, high school counselor
- Parent/Guardian Information: name, phone number, email address
- Answers to the following short essay questions
- Tell us about your interest in sustainability. What local or global sustainability challenge would you most like to solve and why?
- Tell us something interesting about yourself. What makes you get up in the morning and sustains you?
- How do you think this camp experience will help you in ways other than furthering your educational pursuits?
- Whether you plan to apply for a scholarship
- Contact information for a reference (optional)
- Any questions you may have
What is the application timeline and when does the program run?
2026 Program dates: Sunday, July 26-Sunday, August 2
- December 18: Applications open
- March 8 (extended from February 28): Final deadline for submission
- March 13:Acceptance to camp
- March 27: Deposit Required
- May 1:Full payment required
How much does the program cost?
The Lafayette College Sustainability Camp is offered at the cost of $2,100, which covers room and board, meals, and programming expenses. Limited funding is available for students with demonstrated need and merit.
If selected, funding support may be provided in amounts of $500, $1,000, $1,500 or $2,100.
Can my program payments be refunded?
Program payments are made in two installments, a deposit and final payment. To withdraw from the program and receive a refund, if applicable, you must email sustainability@lafayette.edu by 11:59pm on deadlines outlined below.
The deposit, which is due by March 27, is non-refundable regardless of when you withdraw.
Final payment, which is due on May 1st, is partially refundable according to the following schedule:
- June 1st: 50% of the final payment will be refunded.
- July 1st: 25% of the final payment will be refunded. If notified after July 1st, no refund will be awarded.
What does a day at the Sustainability Leadership Summer Camp look like?
- Breakfast: Enjoy a meal at the Lafayette Dining Hall or on-the-go on the way to our first activity
- Morning Activity: Explore the campus and community by visiting the Lafayette College Farm or Easton Garden Works, joining a Bike & Boat excursion or an activity with a campus partner.
- Lunch: Enjoy a local and organic meal in Downtown Easton, on campus, or through a zero waste and local produce demonstration by our dining team.
- Afternoon Activity: Take a class with a Lafayette professor, participate in a workshop on innovation, civic leadership, or college prep.
- Sustainability Solution Challenge: Spend some time working with your peers on your solution to a complex sustainability challenge.
- Dinner: Share a meal with current students representing a wide swath of Lafayette student life and academic backgrounds to discuss life at Lafayette College.
- Evening Activity: Build bonds with your peers by playing board games, mini golf, museum trips, and more in the local Easton area.
This is an example and activities may vary.
How can I apply?
The application deadline has closed for the 2026 program.
If you are interested in being notified when the 2027 application goes live, please fill out our interest form here.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Office of Sustainability at sustainability@lafayette.edu