EcoRise Camp

In Session 1, students kicked off EcoRise Summer Camp by learning what sustainability means and how everyday choices shape our carbon footprint. After exploring emissions, energy use, and personal impact with camp instructors, students built simple action plans to live more sustainably at home and school.

In Session 2, students explored the carbon cycle and learned how it connects to climate change in our atmosphere, oceans, and ecosystems. After building models and discussing greenhouse gases with camp instructors, students investigated local climate impacts and brainstormed community solutions.

In Session 3, students learned the reduce, reuse, and recycle hierarchy through hands-on sorting activities and creative upcycling projects. After decorating reusable tote bags and designing zero-waste solutions with camp instructors, students planned ways to share what they learned back at school.

In Session 4, students dived into the Green Dream competition by identifying real-world sustainability challenges right here in Naperville. Working in a hands-on workshop environment with camp instructors, students brainstormed impactful ideas and began developing practical solutions for their community-focused projects. By the end of the session, students gained the foundational skills needed to research, structure, and pitch their unique sustainability goals.