Plate + Planet Lab

A three-week, tuition-based summer program at Barnard College in New York City where rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors study sustainable food systems. Units cover agriculture, health, policy and justice, food systems and climate change, and soil health. Each week students visit farms across the city and New York state to learn from farmers, and they finish with a final project. Students can attend as exploratory, commuter or residential participants.

Offered by Barnard College. Summer Program for high school students in New York, New York, USA. Format: In-person. Cost: Paid. Grades 10–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Environment, STEM

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in New York, New York.
Cost
Charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.
Dates
Applications open December 1, 2026.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Plate + Planet Lab

When do applications for Plate + Planet Lab open?

Applications open December 1, 2026.

Is Plate + Planet Lab free?

No. It charges tuition or a fee. Check the official page for the amount and whether financial aid is offered.

Who can apply to Plate + Planet Lab?

High school students in grades 10 to 12. It takes place in person in New York, New York. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

Official program page

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