ESSYI, Environmental Studies Summer Youth Institute

ESSYI, Environmental Studies Summer Youth Institute ESSYI is a 2 week academic Environmental Studies summer program for high school students at Hobart an essyi.hws.edu

The Environmental Studies Summer Youth Institute (ESSYI) is a two-week, college-level interdisciplinary program for talented high-school students entering their junior and senior years. The program introduces students to environmental issues and interdisciplinary techniques for addressing environmental problems. Students make new intellectual and emotional connections as they explore current envir

onmental crises through scientific, social, economic, philosophical, ethical, and political perspectives.

The sun is setting over ESSYI 🌅
07/25/2026

The sun is setting over ESSYI 🌅

Over the past two days, our students hiked up Mount Arab, went to the Wild Center, and canoed part of The Seven Carries.
07/22/2026

Over the past two days, our students hiked up Mount Arab, went to the Wild Center, and canoed part of The Seven Carries.

Students drew their environmental manifestos followed by a scavenger hunt around campus!
07/18/2026

Students drew their environmental manifestos followed by a scavenger hunt around campus!

Zurich Bog day!
07/17/2026

Zurich Bog day!

Despite the air quality, our students took a trip to the solar farms today to learn about sustainable energy!
07/16/2026

Despite the air quality, our students took a trip to the solar farms today to learn about sustainable energy!

Students explored birds around Seneca Lake and participated in negotiations in environmental economics.
07/15/2026

Students explored birds around Seneca Lake and participated in negotiations in environmental economics.

The students have completed their first class of the program in aquatic biology, environmental humanities, and Finger La...
07/13/2026

The students have completed their first class of the program in aquatic biology, environmental humanities, and Finger Lakes ecology, followed by some well deserved lake time.

Today we welcomed our students onto campus and they have already started their first session. We cannot wait to see what...
07/13/2026

Today we welcomed our students onto campus and they have already started their first session. We cannot wait to see what the next two weeks holds!

Over the past few days, our 10 staff members have gone through a series of trainings to prepare for the program. We are ...
07/11/2026

Over the past few days, our 10 staff members have gone through a series of trainings to prepare for the program. We are so excited to welcome this year’s students and are looking forward to a great 2 weeks!

Happy Earth Day from ESSYI!Today we celebrate the one home we all share — and every small act of love for our planet cou...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from ESSYI!

Today we celebrate the one home we all share — and every small act of love for our planet counts. 💚

Drop a comment below and let us know: how are YOU celebrating Earth Day today?

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