Boston Youth Climate Summit 2024

Connect on climate action!

Join us for an enriching two days of presentations and workshops highlighting environmental solutions, network and socialize with other dedicated students from Massachusetts, and more!

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The Museum of Science, Boston and the New England Aquarium are co-hosting a Youth Climate Summit, convening up to 100 motivated high school students for two days of climate science programming and action across multiple engaging session formats.

Join us for presentations, hands-on workshops, and activities hosted by a diverse group of young climate leaders! Attendees will explore environmental solutions, network and socialize with other dedicated students from Massachusetts, and develop a climate action plan to take back to their community. For more information, the Summit’s schedule-at-a-glance can be found below.

Please note: We strongly recommend groups register in teams of 4-6 students, and all registered groups must include an adult chaperone. Each youth attendee will receive a $100 stipend for their participation. Registration closes Monday, October 7 or when registration is full.

More About the Event

This event is modeled after the Youth Climate Summit started by The Wild Center, a science museum in upstate New York. The Wild Center’s Youth Climate Program works globally to convene and empower young people to implement climate action plans in their schools and communities through Youth Climate Summits. Our event will join a network of over 60 sites around the world that have hosted a Youth Climate Summit inspired by this model. We are part of a powerful network of young people around the world who are learning about climate change and implementing climate action plans.

 

Register for the Event

Date and Time

Friday, October 18 | 5:00 – 9:00 pm and Saturday, October 19 | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Audience

9-12th grades (High school)

Location

Entire Museum, New England Aquarium View Map

Price

Free with Pre-Registration

Language

English
Register for the Event

Date and Time

Friday, October 18 | 5:00 – 9:00 pm and Saturday, October 19 | 8:00 am – 6:00 pm

Audience

9-12th grades (High school)

Location

Entire Museum, New England Aquarium View Map

Price

Free with Pre-Registration

Language

English

The Museum of Science, Boston and the New England Aquarium are co-hosting a Youth Climate Summit, convening up to 100 motivated high school students for two days of climate science programming and action across multiple engaging session formats.

Join us for presentations, hands-on workshops, and activities hosted by a diverse group of young climate leaders! Attendees will explore environmental solutions, network and socialize with other dedicated students from Massachusetts, and develop a climate action plan to take back to their community. For more information, the Summit’s schedule-at-a-glance can be found below.

Please note: We strongly recommend groups register in teams of 4-6 students, and all registered groups must include an adult chaperone. Each youth attendee will receive a $100 stipend for their participation. Registration closes Monday, October 7 or when registration is full.

More About the Event

This event is modeled after the Youth Climate Summit started by The Wild Center, a science museum in upstate New York. The Wild Center’s Youth Climate Program works globally to convene and empower young people to implement climate action plans in their schools and communities through Youth Climate Summits. Our event will join a network of over 60 sites around the world that have hosted a Youth Climate Summit inspired by this model. We are part of a powerful network of young people around the world who are learning about climate change and implementing climate action plans.

 

Schedule at-a-Glance

Friday, October 18

At the New England Aquarium

5:00 – 5:30 pm 
Registration & Snacks 

5:00 – 5:30 pm 
Chaperone Expectation Setting Meeting 

5:30 – 5:45 pm 
Welcome & Opening Remarks 

5:45 – 6:30 pm 
Keynote Speaker 

6:30 – 9:00 pm 
Summit Kickoff Celebration
Fun activities, networking, and food 

Saturday, October 19

At the Museum of Science, Boston

8:00 – 8:30 am 
Breakfast 

8:30 – 9:00 am 
Welcome & Plan Your Day 

9:15 – 10:00 am 
Concurrent Session #1 
Workshops and Presentations 

10:15 – 11:00 am 
Concurrent Session #2 
Workshops and Presentations 

11:15 am – 12:00 pm 
Concurrent Session #3 
Workshops and Presentations 

12:00 – 1:00 pm 
Lunch 

1:00 – 4:00 pm 
Museum of Science Exploration & Environmental Justice Resource Fair 
Community-led activities, snack and recharge break 

4:15 – 5:00 pm 
Concurrent Session #4 
Workshops and Presentations 

5:15 – 6:00 pm 
Climate Action Planning Workshop 

6:00 – 8:00 pm 
OPTIONAL: Dinner & Closing Remarks