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Center for Learning and Investigation in Mountain Backcountry Ecosystems Welcome to CLIMBE at Montreat College! CLIMBE is an environmental training and research center at Montreat College for high school students who have an interest in environmental science and who wish to work outside of the traditional science laboratory. CLIMBE offers a variety of educational opportunities including: Climate Awareness Program Water Quality Exploration Advanced CLIMBE Program Each week-long program is offered during the Summer and includes hands-on learning activities, data collection/analysis, collaboration with Ph.D. scientists, and hiking/camping near Mount Mitchell State Park. Ultimately, students will become "informed and literate advocates" for climate- and water-related environmental issues. Contacts More Info Hours of Operation Summer Programs (primarily) Private Group Programs (year-round) Address 310 Gaither Circle Box 855 Montreat, NC 28757 Directions I-40, exit 64 Phone (828) 669-8012 ext 3405 Website  montreat.edu/climbe Contacts Brackin Kirkland (828) 669-8012 ext:3405  Program Coordinator, Center for Learning and Invest Related Topics Auditorium Biking Trail Canoeing or Kayaking Computer Center Conference Facilities Dogs Allowed Educational Laboratory Environmental Education Organization Fishing Food Services Gift Shop Hiking Trail Lodging Meeting Rooms Other Sector Permanent Education Staff Picnic Area Planetarium Resource Library Restrooms Ropes Course Swimming (Freshwater) Swimming (Pool) Tent Campsite Volunteer Opportunities or Service Learning Posted 2/5/2008 3:27 PM Updated   4/23/2008 In and around Montreat