How to Apply - The Environmental Science Program of Newton

How to Apply to the Environmental Science Program
The Environmental Science Program is open to 40 students who will be entering grades 7, 8, 9, or 10 by September 2008. This year, the program will operate from July 1st to August 1st, 2008.

To apply, please complete an application form, and mail it with a $150 deposit to:

Environmental Science Program
c/o David Backer, Executive Director
47 Page Road
Newton, MA 02460

Choose whichever form is easiest for you!

Open an application form (as a webpage, for printer) in new browser window.
Open an application form (Microsoft Word format)
Open an application form (PDF file)

Tuition
Tuition for the program is $995. If a $150 deposit is paid prior to March 1, 2008, the tuition will be reduced by $50. All tuition must be received by June 1, 2008, unless otherwise arranged with the Executive Director.

Financial Aid
Financial aid is available in the form of partial scholarships donated by the Newton Conservators, Inc. and other organizations and individuals (see our Supporters page). Aid will be awarded based on need and availability.

Jeff and Mike work the Envi Sci booth at the Teen Source Expo

We hope to have an online application form available on our website in the coming months, but to ensure a place in the program you should submit a printed application as soon as possible.

This program must comply with the regulations of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health and be licensed by the City of Newton Health Department. Parents or guardians have the right to review background checks of all leaders and staff, as required by applicable law. Contact Human Resources Department, City of Newton, 617-796-1260.