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
- February 28: Final deadline for submission
- March 13:Acceptance to camp
- March 27: Deposit Required
- May 1:Full payment required
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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.
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?
Your application may be completed through the online form by February 28th, 2026.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Office of Sustainability at sustainability@lafayette.edu