🏔️ STEAM in the PARK 2024 🏔️  
Mount Rainier National Park​
Discover. Reflect. Act.

Price listed above includes food, accommodations, program fees, supplies, and equipment while at camp. ​
​Travel to and from camp is the sole responsibility of each camper.

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🌍 Introduction:
Step into an enriching exploration at the magnificent Mount Rainier National Park. Under the banner of STEAM in the PARK 2024, we interlace our program with the UN's Global Goal 13: "Climate Action." Together, we will unravel the intricate dynamics of climate change and the pivotal role nature plays in this global narrative.

🔬 Program Focus:
Using Mount Rainier's awe-inspiring landscapes as our classroom, we bridge STEAM disciplines to shed light on climate change's profound effects, exploring both its broad ramifications and the delicate nuances specific to the ecosystems of this region.

Join us on this STEAM-infused voyage, a symphony of discovery, understanding, and impactful action against the backdrop of the majestic Mount Rainier. Together, let's script a narrative that champions the health and beauty of our shared planet. 🌲🔭

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​⛺ Duration & Accommodations:

• Delight in 5 awe-inspiring days and 4 tranquil nights amidst the splendor of Mount Rainier's evergreen embrace.
• Bask in the rustic charm of historic cabins, complete with snug bunk beds - a true call back to nature. Some campers may have a top bunk.
• Shared bathhouse, centrally located on campus.  (These are not located inside the cabins.)
• Enjoy camaraderie over delicious family-style meals, fostering dialogue and creating lasting memories.
• Maximum Capacity: A close-knit gathering of 50 avid learners.

🌲 Location:
All activities are centered around the Mount Rainier Institute: Pack Forest Campus. Located at 9010 453rd St. E, Eatonville, WA 98328.

🏔️ Special Excursion:
Mount Rainier Journey: Immerse yourself in an unparalleled experience, soaking in the ethereal beauty and rich history of this iconic national park.

🌟 Key Activities:

• Ecosystem Services: Dive into the realm of ecosystem functions, exploring the myriad benefits they offer and the profound impacts of climate change.
  
• Old Growth Forest Ecology: Meander through age-old woods, absorbing the invaluable lessons they teach about carbon storage and climate stabilization.
  
• Field Science Investigations: Don your scientist hat, embarking on practical fieldwork and drawing actionable insights from environmental data.
  
• Climate Change in Mount Rainier: Delve into the unique challenges faced by Mount Rainier due to our changing climate, from shifting ecosystems to melting glaciers.
  
• Water Studies: Plunge into the park's aquatic wonders, understanding the intricate dance of water and climate and its multifaceted impacts.

2024 Mt. Rainier Final Video

Tentative Schedule:

June 23:

• 2:00 PM: Registration
• 4:00 PM: Orientation
• 5:00 PM: Team building
• 6:00 PM: Dinner
• 6:45 PM: Opening Session
• 8:00 PM: 1st Campfire

June 24:

• 8:00 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM: Ranger Session
• 11:30 AM: Reflections
• 12:00 PM: Lunch
• 1:00 PM: Ranger Session
• 4:00 PM: Free Time
• 5:30 PM: Dinner
• 6:30 PM: Art Session
• 8:30 PM: Campfire

June 25:

• 8:00 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM: Ranger Session
• 11:45 AM: Reflections
• 12:15 PM: Lunch
• 1:00 PM: Ranger Session
• 4:00 PM: SiTP Time (Science in the Park Time)
• 5:30 PM: Dinner
• 6:30 PM: Engineering Session
• 9:00 PM: Dark Sky Event

June 26:

• 8:00 AM: Breakfast
• 9:00 AM: Day Trip to Mount Rainier
• 5:30 PM: Dinner
• 6:30 PM: Brainstorming
• 9:30 PM: Final Campfire

June 27:

• 8:00 AM: Breakfast/Pack Up
• 9:00 AM: Final Session
• 10:00 AM: Goodbyes