Local youth between the ages of 13 and 19 are invited to apply to attend the
4-H Renewable Energy Camp.
Starting June 23rd, students will reside in dorms to experience college life and participate in off campus tours around the state to learn about the unique role the state of Michigan plays in renewable energy.
Topics of study will include solar, wind and cellulose power sources. Instructors will show students the process of growing crops like soy beans, corn and sugar cane specifically for the purpose of converting them into energy that can be utilized by the community they live in.
“It will be a dynamic experience that exposes children to renewable energy and how they might be a part of it,” said Jacob Dedecker, Stem Program Leader for
MSU Extension. “We provide youth with examples of what careers look like now and what they may be like in the future.”
There will also be a Teen Challenge component of the camp announced in the future. Participants will work with leading researchers and industry leaders to find solutions to renewable energy problems and make their own experiments.
While creating awareness for the work that Michigan State University and local industries do within the different facets of renewable energy technology, the camp organizers seek to highlight successes and initial endeavors in the field for students interested in pursuing a career in the field.
The application for the camp is available online
here. The cost of the camp is $190 for
4-H members and $200 for non-members. The fee includes meals, lodging and camp materials.
Source: Jacob Dedecker, MSU Extension
Writer: Tashmica Torok, Innovation News Editor
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