In the 2023-24 school year, over three hundred 5th graders from the Newark Unified School District will attend Science Camp in the Bay Area. The students spend three to four days at camp and throughout their stay are immersed in a natural laboratory for instruction on resource conservation, biology, ecology, and environmental education. On average, Science Camp costs $350 per student and the students hold fundraisers throughout the year to help fund their trip. This year, the NEF provides funds to each 5th grade class totaling $15,000 so all students who wish go to Science Camp can attend, and to pay for transportation to and from the camp.