Railroad bridge over the Little Miami, from an old postcard.

Dates: July 14-18, 2008

Cost: Partial Scholarships available (transportation included)

Number of Students: 20. Open to students entering the 9th and 10th grades only.

Location: Southwest Ohio

Description: Twenty students will explore the cultural and natural landscapes of the Little Miami River. The students will travel by canoe down the river, camping along the way. Traveling on the river students will chart the various natural resources and the impact that humans have upon the landscape.

The program explores biology, horticulture, geology and hydrology working across subject areas in building an understanding of the environment around us. Students will participate in the study producing and publishing their results online.

Restrictions: Open to students entering the 9th and 10th grades. The River Speaks will involve moderate levels of physical activity including canoeing and hiking.

Credit: The program is intended to provide each participating student with 40 hours of physical fitness, high school credit toward the 120 hours curricular goal.

How to Apply

Application for the 2008 The River Speaks! Program is a two-step process.

1. Submit your online registration here.

2. You will be contacted by the PAST Foundation once scholarship availability is determined. Payment arrangements can be made at that time. A place in the program cannot be fully reserved until payment is received. Refunds for cancellations will be available up to 30 days before the first day of the program, less a $75 cancellation fee.