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Where: Camp Wilkes in Biloxi, Mississippi, on the US Gulf Coast (2109 Camp Wilkes Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532)
Why: to have fun, meet new people, and make the world a little bit better
Each day holds a new adventure for you and 39 of your newest best friends. Led by researchers and scientists working on issues including coastal restoration, marine pollution, ecosystem health, and biomimicry, you will learn about nature and the environment by engaging directly with it.
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You’ll create a podcast and zine with other participants to share with the world what you have