Green Chemistry - Chemistry

Let's Treat the Earth with Respect!

Do you have a passion for the environment and a knack for chemistry? If your answer is yes, Green Chemistry day camp is for you!

Green chemistry is on the cutting edge of the industry - using chemistry to develop cleaner, safer, renewable energy sources. At this unique camp, students will gain a basic knowledge of green chemistry and sustainability in order to understand how the synthetic world of chemistry can interface with the natural world.

Campers will engage in hands-on experiments and in-depth discussions surrounding the role of chemistry in everyday life. They will learn the 12 principles of green chemistry: 

  • Prevent waste
  • Design Safer chemicals and products
  • Design less hazardous chemical syntheses
  • Use safer solvents/reaction conditions
  • Increase energy efficiency
  • Use renewable feedstocks
  • Design chemicals and products that degrade after use
  • Minimize the potential for accidents
  • Analyze in real time to prevent pollution
  • Use catalysts, not stoichiometric reagents
  • Maximize atom economy
  • Avoid chemical derivatives 

Ready for some green chemistry in action? Sign up today!

Enrollment Process

All prospective campers must complete the following items before their summer camp application will be evaluated.

  1. Submit the online registration
  2. Make full payment. Camper's spot will only be held for two weeks by registration unless payment is made
  3. Submit waivers 

Camp Details

Grades: 9th-12th
July 21-24, 2025

  • Day Camp 8:30 AM AM - 4:00 PM
  • Lunch provided
  • Parent Reception Thursday 1 PM 
  • Registration fee - $300

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Cancellation Policy

To receive a refund, notice must be given to youth.programs@sdsmt.edu or 605-394-6144 with the cancelation 30 days before camp.

Thank you to our sponsors: MidContinent

Have more questions?

For more information contact Admissions.

(605) 394-6144 
Youth.Programs@sdsmt.edu

What Campers Say

  • "what I did was more than I could ever have imagined"
  • "we learned about safe and responsible ways to take care of the environment"
  • "really gave me the opportunity to expand on my perspective"
  • "building my first fuel-cell car is something that I will always remember"