Name: Geology Camp Residential
Start: 2024-07-22T12:00:00+01:00
End: 2024-07-26T15:00:00+01:00
Location: Nettlecombe Court Field Study Centre

This fascinating Geology camp is aimed at students with an interest in geology. It also meets the criteria of the Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award Residential.
To attend this camp, it doesn’t matter if you have studied the subject formally or not. Geology camp offers a fantastic opportunity to extend your experience and knowledge. During the course, you will be inspired by how geology can shape your future.
Are you considering an A level or a degree in geology, earth science or physical geography? This residential is for young people that are looking to improve their field skills and explore the options of a possible career in geoscience.
Geology offers a fascinating window into Earth’s deep past and the foundations of our most iconic landscapes, but can be slightly daunting to the uninitiated.
This course is designed to develop an appreciation of the basic skills and knowledge of earth science in a fun and supportive environment.
Please take a look at the example timetables on this page as the course content will differ slightly depending on location.
Our residentials also give you the chance to develop a range of transferable skills. These types of skills help across many areas of life and are particularly good for including in job or education applications.
Here are some of the transferable skills that are likely to be covered in this residential:
- Communicating with others
- Working as a team
- Managing your time
- Taking the lead
- Resilience
- Reliability
- Keeping focused
- Problem solving
- Decision making
The course is suitable for a Duke of Edinburgh Award Gold residential. Always check with your leader before booking.
This residential is only open to young people who will be aged 18 - 24 years old at the time of attending.
To find out more, please visit our website:https://www.field-studies-council.org/courses-and-experiences/static-courses/geology-camp/