Camp Young

Camp E. W. Young stands out in Virginia for offering Norfolk Public School students a distinctive educational experience that emphasizes reconnection with the natural world. It achieves this through partnerships with regional community organizations and district teachers, providing hands-on activities and technology use to foster engagement and enhance 21st-century skills crucial for success beyond school. Unique programs for different grade levels include science instruction for second graders, shoreline stabilization projects for fifth graders, and water quality analysis for sixth graders, among others. The camp aims to inspire a lifelong passion for environmental stewardship and prepare students for future STEM careers.