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DNR engages students during summer with STEM-related activities

BATON ROUGE-  Focusing on science, the state Department of Natural Resources’ Geaux Team announced today its summer schedule traveling to several summer day camps and youth events in Baton Rouge and Lafayette.

Week of June 6-10 – Baton Rouge Charter Academy Mid-City, Project E-STEAM Summer Camp

Week of June 13-17 – Tunica Cub Scout Day Camp at Waddill Education Center in Baton Rouge, Geology Badge and Energy Presentation

Week of July 18-22 – Baton Rouge Energy Venture Camp, LSU and Baton Rouge Community College

Week of July 25-29 – Lafayette Parks and Recreation Summer Camps, Six locations

Week of August 1-5 – Kid Possible Baton Rouge Summer Day Camp, Jefferson United Methodist Church

“We encourage community outreach activities throughout the year and the department’s educational group, known as the Geaux Team, is excited to get out and directly impact young people, telling them about our state’s natural resources and much more,” remarked DNR Secretary Thomas Harris.

Students that have interest in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) careers have an opportunity to learn from practicing professionals of the agency who can relate their jobs and help mentor those who self-identify and want to know more about the workplace.

For those educators who are looking for outreach opportunities from the Department of Natural Resources, please contact the DNR Public Information Office at 225-342-8955, at email address, dnrinfo@la.gov, and visit the website at www.dnr.la.gov