2025 Youth Summit Registration is OPEN!
Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Sandy Point State Park (9:00 AM - 1:00 PM)
Join MAEOE at the annual Maryland Green Schools Youth Summit—an exciting opportunity for students and teachers to explore local environmental programs and connect with resource providers.
The event will celebrate both newly awarded and returning Green Schools and Centers. Whether or not your school is being recognized this year, all are invited to participate in the in-person Youth Summit, featuring award ceremonies, youth leadership activities, a green career fair, and an environmental literacy fair. This event offers hands-on learning, opportunities for connection, and a chance to explore and celebrate environmental education.
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 2,000 people and we encourage as many schools as possible to take advantage of this opportunity.
Transportation Funding:
The funding application is open and can be found here. It can be used to help cover transportation costs for your school to attend the Youth Summit. Award amounts may be up to $800, depending on the number of applications received.
School and Individual Registration:
Registration is OPEN! 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. REGISTER HERE!
Student Speaker and Student Exhibitors:
This year's theme, Celebrating Nature, Education, and the Outdoors, TOGETHER!", invites students to share their voices and creativity. Whether you’re showcasing sustainable practices, promoting environmental education, or highlighting wellness initiatives, we encourage you to align your exhibits or presentations with this theme.
Students or student groups interested in exhibiting or speaking during the award ceremonies are encouraged to contact community@maeoe.org — we’d love to support your involvement!
Exhibitor and Green Career Fair Registration:
Registration is OPEN! This year's theme is 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. REGISTER HERE!
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