BrainCamp
BrainCamp is a 5-day/5-night group camping experience that blends cutting-edge neuroscience and psychology content with an outdoor education model.
Each day, students (Grades K-12) explore a new topic in the brain sciences by considering how the topic is relevant to them as they camp and explore their natural world.
“Day 0” (Night 1): Introduction to the Science of Mind and Brain
Day 1: The Human Nervous System and Neurological Diseases
Injuries and Illnesses in the Outdoors (e.g., concussions, spinal cord injuries, psychotropic plants, mammalian brain dissection)
Day 2: Human and Non-Human Sensory Systems
Sensory Systems in California’s Native Animals (e.g., bears, bats, bees, birds)
Day 3: Addiction and Reward Systems
Addiction Neurochemistry (e.g., hands-on study of technology withdrawal)
Day 4: Memory and Cognition
Models of Memory (e.g., flashbulb memories and scenic vistas)
Learning in Wildlife (e.g., bears, migratory birds)
Day 5: The Science of Mindfulness
Ancient and Emerging Science of Mindfulness Practices (e.g., yoga, meditation)
What do you want to explore?
Climate change?
Fire ecology?
Nature writing?
Geological history?
Research methods?
Sierra STEM works directly with educational partners to build custom Experiential Learning programs to fit your needs.