The Yosemite Summer Field Research Course is for high school students with a passion for exploration, science, and adventure.

On the Field Research Course you will:

• Go on a backpacking adventure in Yosemite National Park


• Learn wilderness survival and backpacking skills


• Learn about the ecology and natural history of the Sierra Nevada


• Create your own research project and collect data in the field


• Present your research findings


• Meet like-minded people from all over the country


• Strengthen your college application with hands-on research experience

“This course taught me how to become a better thinker, observer, and scientist. Backpacking in the wilderness was an incredible experience for me, and adding science into the trip made my experience unforgettable. I can’t wait to see how this trip will brighten my future.”

— Summer Field Research Course participant