GeoGirls is a geology and technology field camp for middle school girls (cis and transgender) graduating from 7th and 8th grade in Oregon and Washington. It is a chance to explore volcanoes and how scientists monitor them. It is also a time for girls build science confidence, camp and hike in the outdoors and work with professional women scientists. During the course of the overnight field-based camp, girls will tour Mount St. Helens, visit researchers in action, conduct a focused research project with real scientists, visit the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory and conduct a volcanic crisis mission that builds on concepts learned throughout the week. This program is FREE for all youth.
20 middle school girls (cis and transgender) graduating from 7th & 8th grade in Washington and Oregon states will be selected as GeoGirls. This program is FREE for all youth.
Applications for GeoGirls 2023 are CLOSED. Applications for GeoGirls 2024 open January 10, 2024 and close March 1, 2024.
Please email us at learn@mshinstitute.org with any questions :)