Teacher Scholarships

It is a Summit tradition to give a teacher scholarship to a deserving teacher in the state where the Summit takes place. We are not yet accepting applications for the 2011 Summit in Missouri. To be notified when the application process opens, sign up for our e-newsletter at the bottom of this page.

Family Nature Summits provide a week-long environmental learning experience for all ages. In the past we had funding for one full scholarship. We can sometimes offer additional scholarships based on donations.

The full scholarship covers registration fees ($575 per adult) and room and board ($675 per adult, double occupancy) for the selected teacher and one guest. The value of this package is approximately $2,500.00. The partial scholarships cover registration fees for the selected teacher and one guest, a value of approximately $1,150.00. Partial scholarship winners will be responsible for room and board for themselves and any guests they bring. All scholarship winners will be responsible for their own transportation to and from the Summit site.

The scholarship winner will be expected to participate in the full program for the entire week, and at the end of the week to submit a written synopsis of the experience for use in future educational and promotional materials. Program offerings include hiking, fieldtrips to area attractions, classes in art and photography, birding, butterflies, orienteering and presentations on various environmental and nature topics. Many of our faculty members are nationally- renowned in their respective fields.

Scholarship winners may also bring other family members at their own expense and are encouraged to bring children since the Family Nature Summit youth programs are an integral and valued part of what we offer.

If you have questions please contact Rosanne Mistretta at 215-266-5046 or call the Summit office at 949-743-2567 or email at info@familysummits.org.

Thanks From Our Teacher Scholarship Recipients

The 2009 teachers were Shondra Hayward and P. Oliver:

Shondra wrote:

I am still in awe of your organization and the work that you do to connect people and families with nature. Thank you so much for the opportunity to participate in the 2009 Family Nature Summit through the Teacher Scholarship program. Hiking to scenic vistas, rafting down the Hudson, studying geology and mining precious garnet stones…these are but a few of the many activities that created one of the most memorable and adventurous weeks of my life!

As a direct result of your organization's efforts, I will return to work re-energized with new ideas about nature. I am already planning lessons and activities to create young geologists in my school community. Please know that the gift of this experience will help me to create a stronger curriculum and better influence the next generation of young stewards who will care for our planet.

If you’d like to get in touch with Shondra or P, please send an email to info@familysummits.org and we’ll pass your messages on to them.