When? July 6th-8th, 2022
The Ohio State University is excited to announce the Turfgrass Science Summer Camp is back just in time for the Summer of 2022! This camp is an interdisciplinary collaboration of The Ohio State University's STEM faculty & staff, with activities also developed in partnership with local golf and sports facilities.
What is the Turfgrass Science Summer Camp?
This 3 day summer program provides a fun outdoor learning environment for middle school students to explore the big questions at the intersection of sports & plant sciences. The Turfgrass Science Summer Camp is a free camp open to middle schoolers.
At the Turfgrass Science Summer Camp, students will learn about the different sports playing surfaces and how we utilize Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) in turfgrass science. For example, exploring plant and soil sciences, using modern technology, learning about high-tech equipment for measuring playing surface safety, and gathering environmental data. Camp staff will lead the students through a shared discovery of plant science, problem-solving & collaborative learning.
For these 3 days, students will spend 9AM to 4PM on the beautiful Ohio State University campus. Students will get a glimpse of what it is like to be a student at The Ohio State University. They will spend each day with world-renowned faculty and staff conducting experiments, engaging in fun, hands-on, outdoor activities.
At the end of the camp, they will have learned some fundamentals of turfgrass science + golf and sports field management.
I'm ready to apply!
Students must submit the following in order to apply for the Turfgrass Science Summer Camp:
- Turfgrass Science Summer Camp Application Form
- Letter of recommendation from one of their teachers (emailed directly from their teacher to Pam Sherratt at sherratt.1@osu.edu)
- One paragraph explanation of why they want to attend the summer camp.
Submit completed application form and additional materials to Pam Sherratt by May 31st, 2022 at sherratt.1@osu.edu.
FAQ
July 6th- 8th, 2022
- Parents/Guardians drop-off student(s): 8:30am - 9:00am
- Parents/Guardians pick-up student(s): 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Space is limited to 25 students
All application materials are due to Pam Sherratt (sherratt.1@osu.edu) - by Tuesday, May 31st
- Wednesday, July 6th
Parents/Guardians drop-off & pick-up student(s) at:
Ohio State University: Howlett Hall
2001 Fyffe Ct.
Columbus, Ohio 43210
- Thursday, July 7th
Parents/Guardians drop-off & pick-up student(s) at:
Ohio State University: Howlett Hall
2001 Fyffe Ct.
Columbus, Ohio 43210
- Friday, July 8th
Parents/Guardians drop-off & pick-up student(s) at:
Ohio Turfgrass Foundation Research and Education Facility
2710 North Star Road
Columbus, Ohio 43221
Yes, we anticipate visiting a local sports team & a local golf course - on Thursday, July 7th
- Develop further interests in STEM fields
- Acquire knowledge of turfgrasses and how we turn them into world class playing surfaces
- Participate in outdoor hands-on laboratory activities
- Conduct experiments with real scientists!
- Behind the scenes of sports facilities and see what it takes to prepare for games
- Learn from world-renowned faculty and staff at The Ohio State University
- Open doors to different areas of science
- Experience what it is like to learn at a college campus
- Create lifelong friendships with students from across Columbus
- Create your own tie-dye t-shirt and receive a certificate of completion!
This 3 day summer program provides a fun outdoor learning environment for middle school students to explore the big questions at the intersection of sports & plant sciences. The Turfgrass Science Summer Camp is a free camp open to middle schoolers.
Students must submit the following in order to apply for the Turfgrass Science Summer Camp:
- Turfgrass Science Summer Camp Application Form
- Letter of recommendation from their science teacher (emailed from their teacher to Pam Sherratt at sherratt.1@osu.edu)
- One paragraph explanation of why they want to attend the summer camp.
Submit completed application form and additional materials to Pam Sherratt by May 31st, 2022 at sherratt.1@osu.edu.
Still have questions? We have answers
Contact Pam Sherratt at sherratt.1@osu.edu.