Sterling College

Sterling College is an environmentally-focused liberal arts school located in the rolling and rural Northeast Kingdom of Vermont. With a focus on community and sustainable living, we learn and live by the motto “Working Hands, Working Minds.”

This summer, Sterling is offering a 3-week pre-college program in Environmental Field Studies. Students aged 16-19 will spend their days learning about ecology, biodiversity, outdoor education, and sustainable agriculture. They will spend afternoons in work and service-based learning projects in local communities and ecosystems. Adventure will be an important part of the program, with time spent exploring our on-campus trail network, climbing on our outdoor rock tower, and exploring nearby waterways. At least one backpacking trip will occur during the course session, as well as two overnight adventures on weekends.