Overview

The University at Albany Weather Climate & Chemistry Camp (UAWCCcamp) is a day camp for teens from the Capital District. The UAWCCcamp is designed to be an interactive experience where students learn about the science of weather, climate, and atmospheric chemistry through first hand experience under the instruction of experts in the field. Students will also learn about: career opportunities, the college application & financial aid process, and college life.

The grant is currenty funded primarily by a generous grant from Bender Scientific. Funding was provided from 2015-2018 by the National Science Foundation. The 2021-2023 Camp was funded by generous grants from the William Gundry Broughton Foundation, Bender Scientific, and the National Science Foundation. In 2024 and 2025, the Camp is funded by Bender Scientific. The UAWCCcamp is hosted by the University of Albany Department of Atmospheric and Environmental Sciences and the Atmospheric Sciences Research Center. It is currently led by Camp Director Dr. Sara Lance and Assistant Camp Director Dr. Justin Minder.