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Youth Forum Experiences with the Public Education Program

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A Youth Forum is a multi-day immersion experience into marine sciences designed for high school students (grade 11 and 12). Students looking to explore career options in science or a unique work experience placement are encouraged to apply. Youth Forum Experiences are held in spring and summer.

Immerse yourself in a BMSC Youth Forum and explore the diverse world of marine science. Activities include oceanographic surveys, field trips to wild coastal beaches, hands-on labs and discovering animal and seaweed diversity. Students work on individual or group projects in a supportive, dynamic learning atmosphere at a world-class marine research centre. Each Youth Forum is designed to cover a specific theme from biodiversity, research techniques, marine mammals, seaweeds/plants, and more.

How to Apply

Participant numbers are limited. Our staff will review applications and notify successful applicants to register.

1. Read the description of the specific Youth Forum that interests you.
• Oceans and Forests Youth Forum, February 4-7, 2012 (.pdf).
• Coastal Biodivesity Youth Forum, August 14-18, 2012 (.pdf)


2. Write an Application Letter and a Resumé. Click here for an example (.pdf).


3. Submit your Application Letter and Resumé by the specified deadline.

Application Letter:

Each youth forum is tailored to a particular theme. The requirements for your application letter may vary, but in general write a letter that:

• outlines your academic and career goals
• explains why you want to participate in work experience at the Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre
• explains why you are personally interested in the youth forum theme
• includes information about yourself and your interests
• and if applicable, addresses a question specifically requested for the youth forum

Resumé - Provide a resumé that includes:

• a minimum of two references with their contact information
• at least one reference letter

Submit your letter and resumé to BMSC by:

Mail: Youth Forum, Public Education Program, Bamfield Marine Sciences Centre, Bamfield, B.C. V0R 1B0
Fax: 250 728 3452
Phone: 250 728 3301 ext 226
Email:

For Successful Applicants:

1. Complete the registration package. Click here for registration package (.pdf).
2. Contact your career preparation coordinator to complete a work experience contract.
3. Connect with other applicants to make travel arrangements.

Cost:

The program cost covers food, accommodation, instruction, facility use and field trips. Additional nominal charges may apply for special events or activities (eg. snorkeling). Travel costs are not included. Travel arrangements to and from Bamfield are the responsibility of the participant.

Bursary funds are available for students with demonstrated need. Applications for bursaries are accepted after a student has been accepted into the program. Details are in the Youth Forum Registration Package.