2025 Youth Summit
Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Sandy Point State Park (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Join MAEOE for the annual Youth Summit, a fantastic opportunity for both students and teachers to explore local environmental programs and connect with resource providers.
The event will feature celebrations for new and recertifying Green Schools and Centers. Whether or not you are receiving an award, participants can engage in hthe in-person Youth Summit, which includes award ceremonies, youth leadership activities, a green career fair and an environmental literacy fair. This summit promises hands-on learning, information sharing, knowledge expansion, and a chance to connect with nature.
Every school in Maryland is invited for a nominal fee of $2 per student, chaperone, and teacher. For groups of over 100 people, please contact greenschools@maeoe.org. The park's capacity is for 3,000 people and we encourage as many schools as possible to take advantage of this opportunity.
Transportation Funding:
The funding application will open in early March 2025 and can be used to assist with transportation costs for your school to the Youth Summit. Award amounts can go up to $800, depending on the number of applications received.
Registration:
Registration will open in early March 2025. Each school should register one teacher or lead, specifying the anticipated number of attending students and adults. If you're from a Green Center and cannot exhibit but still wish to attend, you will use this pathway to register.
Student Speaker and Student Exhibitor Registration:
Registration will open in early March 2025. This year's theme is "MAEOE at 40: Celebrating Nature, Education, and the Outdoors, TOGETHER!" Align your exhibits and presentations with this central theme. Whether highlighting sustainable practices, promoting environmental education, or emphasizing wellness initiatives, we encourage you to creatively integrate these aspects into your participation. Choose to engage through exhibits or as speakers during award ceremonies.
Exhibitor and Green Career Fair Registration:
Registration will open in early March 2025. This year's theme is "MAEOE at 40: Celebrating Nature, Education, and the Outdoors, TOGETHER!" Align your exhibits with this theme at the Youth Summit, showcasing sustainable practices, environmental education, or wellness initiatives. You can participate through exhibition, engagement in the green career fair, or both.
Check out the videos below to learn more about this event:
2022 Highlights:
- In-Person Event
- Student Interviews
- Career Fair
- Virtual Event Highlights
- Student Thoughts on Climate Change
2021 Highlights:
- Virtual Event for Elementary Schools
- Virtual Event 1 for Middle and High Schools
- Virtual Event 2 for Middle and High Schools