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During this overnight program you will stay on the MOSS campus and learn about Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Computer Mapping with GIS software, and satellite images acquired by NASA and use what you learned to conduct hands-on field inquiries within the beautiful and fun McCall environment. First you will learn how to collect spatial information with a GPS and how you import the collected information into GIS software to create maps. You will also learn how to use satellite imagery acquired by NASA to create maps and how you can use your maps in GIS to conduct some geospatial analysis. Finally, you will put your skills to practice when conducting a research project that will rely on some of your newly learned spatial skills. Besides all the fun learning, you will also have time to make new friends and explore and enjoy beautiful Payette Lake and Ponderosa State Park.
*Non-Idaho residents are not eligible for the EPSCoR underwriting.
Following completion of your online enrollment, please call Sacha (208-310-7083) with credit card information or put a check in the mail for tuition in full. Thank you.
College Credit:
University of Idaho credit is available to full-time Idaho high school students age 16 and older or at least half way through their high school graduation requirements. This course fulfills the requirements for Natural Resources 101 - Exploring Natural Resources (1 credit). These credits are being offered at a special rate of $65/credit. This per credit fee is in addition to the program fee.
During this overnight program you will stay on the MOSS campus and learn about Global Positioning Systems (GPS), Computer Mapping with GIS software, and satellite images acquired by NASA and use what you learned to conduct hands-on field inquiries within the beautiful and fun McCall environment. First you will learn how to collect spatial information with a GPS and how you import the collected information into GIS software to create maps. You will also learn how to use satellite imagery acquired by NASA to create maps and how you can use your maps in GIS to conduct some geospatial analysis. Finally, you will put your skills to practice when conducting a research project that will rely on some of your newly learned spatial skills. Besides all the fun learning, you will also have time to make new friends and explore and enjoy beautiful Payette Lake and Ponderosa State Park.
- Improve college applications
- Earn college credit
- Conduct research and meet scientists
- Learn in-demand technological skills
- Explore the wilds of Idaho
- Make new friends
7th -9th grade program:
Dates: June 23 - 28, 2013Program Cost:
| Full Program Cost |
$247.50 |
| National Science Foundation EPSCoR Underwriting |
-$31.50* |
| Total Cost to Participants |
$216.00 |
*Non-Idaho residents are not eligible for the EPSCoR underwriting.
10th -12th grade program:
Dates: July 21 - 26, 2013Program Cost:
| Full Program Cost |
$247.50 |
| National Science Foundation EPSCoR Underwriting |
-$31.50 |
| Total Cost to Participants |
$216.00 |
*Non-Idaho residents are not eligible for the EPSCoR underwriting.
Following completion of your online enrollment, please call Sacha (208-310-7083) with credit card information or put a check in the mail for tuition in full. Thank you.
College Credit:
University of Idaho credit is available to full-time Idaho high school students age 16 and older or at least half way through their high school graduation requirements. This course fulfills the requirements for Natural Resources 101 - Exploring Natural Resources (1 credit). These credits are being offered at a special rate of $65/credit. This per credit fee is in addition to the program fee.