MANSFIELD, PA— Twenty high school students from the Northern Tier of Pennsylvania spent a week studying environmental education at Mansfield University’s Earth Camp. The entire camp was cost-free to the participants thanks to a grant from Shell. 
Taught by Mansfield University faculty, staff and students, along with volunteers from Mill Cove Environmental Area and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), camp participants spent the week learning about the natural world through hands-on classes, outdoor recreation, teamwork activities and films during the week of July 10.
Much of the field learning was done at Mill Cove Environmental Area, but trips to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, Tioga Hammond Dam and Colton Point were also included. Campers stayed in the residence halls and ate on campus.
“It was a great learning experience for all involved and helped prepare students to study environmental fields in college and pursue related careers. The camp would not have been possible without the generous support of Shell 
Appalachia, plus the backing of the Institute of Science and the Environment at Mansfield University and Mill Cove Environmental Area,” Jennifer Demchak, chair of the Department of Geosciences and director of Earth Camp, said.
“Shell Appalachia is very pleased to be able to partner with the Mill Cove and Mansfield University,” Amanda Peterson, Shell Community Liaison officer, said. “As part of our commitment to environmental stewardship, we proudly support projects that prepare students for a future career in this field.”