We’re taking science out of the classroom and into the great outdoors!

Join us on an adventure to explore the Smokies, from the low valleys to the tallest mountains of the national park. During this week-long overnight summer camp, your child will work with scientists and park rangers to search for salamanders and catch songbirds to support long-term research projects in the park. She’ll also swim in brisk mountain streams, share stories and s’mores around the campfire, and experience the joys of being a kid in the great outdoors.

In this six-day, five-night summer camp experience, campers will explore habitats throughout Great Smoky Mountains National Park and will conduct their own field investigation based on the topic they’re most excited about. Your child will get curious as she encounters new plants, animals, and ideas. Campers will practice thinking critically as they decide how to find answers to newly-formed questions, draw connections and identify patterns that open their eyes to the magic inner workings of nature, and develop relationships with others as they play and discover together. 

Thanks to the contributions of generous donors, we are able to offer Girls in Science Camp on a sliding scale, starting at $100. The true cost of the camp is $976, which includes food and lodging inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park; we encourage families to contribute the greatest amount that feels comfortable to them. 

Ages: 12–15
Cost: $100-976, depending on financial need

Applications were due Sunday, March 16, 2025. We notified all applicants of their acceptance status on April 1. The order in which applications are received is not a factor in our selection process. Download a flyer to share.

To make this opportunity available to as many girls as possible, priority will be given to those who have not attended Girls in Science before. If you have attended in the past, we encourage you to check out some of our other summer camps; scholarships are available!

Already registered? Check out the welcome document for a packing list and other essential details for this experience.