A nationally recognized, week-long intensive meteorology program for high school students — an immersive summer experience in forecasting, broadcast, and atmospheric science on the summit of Great Blue Hill.
An intensive week-long immersion in atmospheric science for high school students. One of the nation’s premier youth meteorology programs, hosted each summer at the historic Blue Hill Observatory.
Launch Your Meteorology Career, a Blue Hills Nature Academy program is designed for aspiring meteorologists and students hoping to study atmospheric sciences. Set on the summit of Great Blue Hill at one of North America’s oldest weather observatories, LYMC gives students a genuinely immersive experience that no classroom can replicate.
Students work one-on-one and in small groups with veteran meteorologist Tim Kelley, exploring the full spectrum of careers in meteorology — from broadcast to research to field observation — while gaining hands-on experience with real forecasting, real data, and real instruments.
Scholarships of various levels are available for a limited number of applicants. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Learn to accurately observe and record weather using BHO’s historic instruments and 141-year data record.
Build real forecast skills — analyze models, interpret data, and produce your own daily weather forecast.
Learn proven on-air techniques from local meteorologists and record your own personal forecast segment.
Explore 21st-century career paths — researchers, broadcast meteorologists, weather observers, and more.
LYMC students visit a local TV station to learn broadcast meteorology techniques — a highlight of the program each year.
Veteran Meteorologist & Weather Historian
Tim Kelley is a veteran meteorologist and weather historian who serves as part of the LYMC education team to lead students through an immersive week of science, forecasting, and career discovery. Working in small groups and one-on-one sessions, Tim brings decades of real-world meteorology experience directly to students at one of the most historically significant weather observatories in the country.
The 2026 LYMC program (July 13–18) is now full. Applications for the 2027 program are not yet open. Sign up below to be notified as soon as registration opens — spots fill quickly.
Get Notified for 2027 →Download the 2026 program flyer for a full overview of the curriculum, daily schedule, what to bring, and scholarship information. The 2027 program will follow a similar format.
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LYMC is one of many educational programs offered by Blue Hill Observatory & Science Center. Browse our full range of camps, workshops, and learning experiences for all ages.
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