Certificate Program in Sustainability Leadership

June 22nd - June 28, 2025

In Partnership with Pomfret School

Course Description

The Sustainability Leadership Certificate program is a week-long experience packed with hands-on learning for rising 10th-12th graders eager to acquire the skills, knowledge, and project-based experiences to engage in climate action in the effort to mitigate the effects of climate change. This program uses the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals as a framework for participants to explore and assess the infrastructure and ecosystem of the island, consider new ways to improve the island community’s commitment to sustainability, and interact with research scientists and sustainability professionals.

Throughout the program, students will learn about our sustainable systems including greywater marsh applications, solar power collection, composting, organic gardening, and aquaculture farming. After a solid foundation of the island’s sustainable practices, participants will design innovative sustainable solutions to be applied on Hurricane Island, and determine how these innovations can be applied within their own communities. The program will culminate in a presentation of those projects to community, friends, and family.

For more information on Pomfret School’s Certificate Tracks, please visit their website here.