The 2026 Global Vision & Experiential Learning Camp takes place in mid-July, on the campus of the University of Puget Sound, located in beautiful Tacoma, Washington. Nestled along the shores of the stunning Puget Sound with breathtaking views of Mount Rainier, our campus will be the campers’ home for the duration of the program.
This summer camp is a ten-day residential program that offers an academic enrichment experience for middle/high schoolers, and is designed to cultivate globally minded students through issue-based inquiry, experiential learning, and cross-cultural engagement.
While maintaining foundational STEM and environmental science modules as supporting components, the program places greater emphasis on global issues, transnational industries, and cultural resources in the Seattle region. Students engage with real-world contexts to better understand the interconnectedness of technology, business, culture, and sustainability.
Program Highlights:
- Global Issue–Based Learning
- Focused Onsite Visits: Microsoft (High-Tech Innovation); Starbucks (Multinational Business & Business Models); Chihuly Glass Museum (International Art & Cultural Exchange); Mount Rainier (Environmental Science & Field Research)
- Hands-on Learning & Field Observation
- Campus Living and English-Language Cross-Cultural Experience
- STEM & Environmental Science Lab Activities (Supporting Module)
Our goal is to not only provide high-quality academic instruction but also offer opportunities for experiential learning and cultural exchange.
Any questions, please contact:
Jennifer M. Neighbors, Ph.D.
Chair, Asian Studies Department, and Professor, History Department