The NC State Livestock Science Camp is designed for high school students aged 15-18. During the camp, youth will engage with NC State students, faculty, and staff to explore animal science and learn more about the livestock and agricultural industries and related careers. No previous livestock species experience is necessary. For more information, email Carrie Pickworth or call 919-513-0262. Have…
The Poultry Science Summer Institute (PSSI) is a four-day immersion experience designed to broaden high school students’ understanding of educational disciplines, scholarship opportunities, careers and industries related to poultry science. Students will be introduced to the sciences behind poultry production ranging from embryology to immunology, feed milling to food safety, and beyond PSSI participants experience…
Mary Louise Ravese, owner and principal photographer for Bella Vista Photography, will lead a session on the "shoot through" flower photography technique. We will use flowers positioned close to the lens of a camera to creatively frame flowers in the distance. When photographed with a telephoto lens and an appropriate aperture, the framed flowers will…
VetCAMP is a five-day summer camp hosted by the Veterinary Professions Advising Center (VetPAC) at North Carolina State University. Since 2011, this camp has educated students about careers in veterinary medicine and the various opportunities within the field. Virtual Week: June 19 – June 23, 2023 Application Opens: Friday, January 27, 2023, 9:00 a.m. Application…
Our Garden Critters camp builds on a child's innate curiosity and fascination by finding a new critter each day during garden explorations, lessons, games, and crafts.
Colorful and creative succulents are one of the easiest ways to brighten a patio or garden with little effort. Brie Arthur, a local best-selling author, professional horticulturist and lifelong gardener, will share growing and propagation advice about her favorite tender and hardy succulents. You can attend in person or virtually. All participants will learn from…
North Carolina has an unreckonable diversity of native pollinator species that are essential for the propagation and proliferation of flowering plant species in forests, on farms and in our own gardens. If more pollinators mean more plants, then we here at the JC Raulston Arboretum are completely on board with doing what we can to…
AgDiscovery students live on a college campus for 2–4 weeks and learn from university professors and USDA experts—plant and animal scientists, biotechnologists, veterinarians, wildlife biologists, administrative professionals, and others.
VetCAMP is a five-day summer camp hosted by the Veterinary Professions Advising Center (VetPAC) at North Carolina State University. Since 2011, this camp has educated students about careers in veterinary medicine and the various opportunities within the field. Camp activities include a tour of the College of Veterinary Medicine, basics of a small animal clinic,…
Our young Nature Detectives learn a variety of green and growing lessons as they trail a "Mixed-up Gardener" who does everything in the garden exactly the wrong way. Designed by elementary education and horticulture specialists, this active, outdoor curriculum gives campers the satisfaction and confidence that comes from solving problems with their newly acquired knowledge.…
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NC State will honor requests for reasonable accommodations made by individuals with disabilities. Direct accommodation requests to the event organizer listed on the event.