Montserrat Program
The IMS Montserrat Sustainability Program is a ten-day experience for ninth grade students with a demonstrated interest in sustainability.
Led by IMS faculty members, the program is coordinated through the Bard College at Simon’s Rock and makes use of their field station and residential facility. Activities include field trips across the island, guest speakers, community service projects, research projects, presentations, and outdoor activities. Academic time is dedicated to maintaining students’ IMS coursework and to the first stage of the ninth grade Poquonook Solutions Project (SDG’s).
2024 Montserrat Program
Program Goals
- To provide students with an opportunity to learn about sustainability and related topics in a unique, hands-on, experiential setting.
- To help students further their understanding of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and begin their SDG project work.
- To nurture a lasting commitment to environmental stewardship.
- To instill a sense of social responsibility through active engagement in community service.
- To expose students to a set of outdoor activities in a unique environment.
Application Process
Applications for the Montserrat Program open during the summer and close in early September. All ninth graders with a demonstrated interest in sustainability are encouraged to apply. There is space for eleven students to participate in the program.
Application Requirements:
- Application Form
- Letter of Recommendation
- Personal Essay