Glen Bernard has a significant commitment to environmental sustainability in all aspects of facilities and program.   The requirements for hydro, propane, gasoline and oil are reduced wherever possible and the shift is made to solar energy.  Lights are energy efficient and materials are recycled wherever possible.  Solar power services several camp buildings and solar hot water is utilized in washrooms and shower houses.  Composting toilets are also a part of the focus on conserving the natural environment. 

A three-story, solar powered building, a weather station, the Living Lightly Lab and 700 acres of forest provide space for campers to develop their skills in environmental literacy and stewardship.  A solar powered boat demonstrates the use of solar energy in a purely recreational sphere.