SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES :
Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week
Grades 4 through 12
Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week is an intensive program that educates high school students about the American free enterprise system. Bringing motivated students together with business people from throughout the state. This unique concept in learning has enhanced the lives of nearly 50,000 young adults for more than forty years.
During PFEW, participants not only learn to appreciate our free enterprise system, but they also see from a practitioner's perspective what it takes to be successful in an increasingly competitive global marketplace. Student companies simulate the actual operation of their own business for the equivalent of three years. Facing all of the decisions that real executives are confronted by, the student companies are mentored by dedicated business volunteers who serve as Company Advisors. Sharing their knowledge and expertise, Company Advisors address the most significant issues facing business today in straightforward, informal discussions with students.
Accented with motivational speakers and interactive learning exercises, this one-of-a-kind program furnishes a real-life educational experience for eager students. Sponsorship winners grasp the value of teamwork, cooperation and leadership, and are provided with an invaluable opportunity to develop communication skills 2024 Dates: June 30 - July 5, July 7 - 12, July 21 - 26, July 28 - August 2 Visit our website at: www.pfew.org
Denison University Performing Arts Camp
Grade 11 - 12
Summer TUTTI Performing Arts Camp at Denison University, Granville, Ohio offers talented high school dancers, musicians, and theater-makers a chance to deepen their skills while collaborating with professional artists and ensembles and peers from across the country, such as Available Light Theatre, ETHEL, and Third Coast Percussion.
2024 Dates: June 22-30
Applications open December 01, 2023
Visit website at: Summertutti.denison.edu
American Legion Elmer Hafer Youth Camp
Ages 15 - 17
American Legion, State Police and National Guard Join together at Messiah University, Mechanicsburg, PA for firsthand experience in law enforcement and military.
2024 Dates: June 9 - 15
Visit website at: bit.ly/EH YouthCamp or contact American Legion Department of Pennsylvania at phone number: 717-730-9100
Keystone Boys State
Grade 11 - 12
Keystone Boys State (KBS) at Messiah University, Mechanicsburg, PA. is a week-long leadership development program that uses a state government simulation as the vehicle for instilling the principles of civic engagement, democracy, and patriotism in the students who attend.
2024 Dates: June 16 -22
Visit website at: https://www.paboysstate.org/
Cleveland Institute of Art Pre-College
Grade 9 - 12
During Pre-College, creative students will experience life at a college of art and design, while building their portfolio, and learning from top professionals, all while earning college credit. Each two-week session is open to high school students currently in grades 9 through 12. Classes fill quickly. CIA's Pre-College program is the perfect way to see if a college of art and design is right for you. Spend each day immersed in our state-of-the-art studios while working alongside students who share your passion. 2024 Program: Session 1 July 7-19 Session 2: July 21- Aug 2 Early Application and scholarship deadline is February 15, 2024. Applications will be accepted through June 1st as space allows. For more information: cia.edu/precollege
Lehigh Summer Program Grades 10-11
We are excited to share that we are accepting applications from current high school sophomores and juniors for our Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive (IGEI)! This program will be hosted on Lehigh's campus from June 23 – July 20, 2024 in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
During this immersive experience, participants engage in dynamic learning opportunities, workshops and design labs, visits to companies and start-ups and a team-based business consulting project with a real client company. Through experiential learning, we challenge participants to become innovative, interactive and culturally adept doers, ready to meet the challenges of the 21st century and beyond in creative and collaborative ways.
For more information and to apply, visit the Iacocca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive website, or join us for an upcoming information session:
December 5, 2023 at 7 p.m. | |
December 13, 2023 at 12:00 p.m. | |
December 14, 2023 at 7 p.m. | |
January 10, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. | |
January 11, 2024 at 7 p.m.
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All applicants who choose the January 15 deadline will receive the 10% early bird pricing discount; applicants in that cycle will also have the option to apply for need-based financial assistance.
The early decision deadline for this program is February 12, 2024. Your students can reach out to gesummer@lehigh.edu to sign up for an information session, to ask questions or to learn more!
IUP 2024 GenCyber Advanced Student Program
Grades 6-12
Boy Scouts of America
Citizenship, Character Development and Fitness. These are the aims of Scouting and also the goals of the Custaloga Town Scout Reservation Scouts BSA summer camp program. We offer instruction in 52 merit badges, including Eagle-required and STEM badges. We also offer several non-merit badge programs, such as BSA Lifeguard, Guyasuta Braves (trail to first class), and Canoe Excursion which will give each Scout summer memories for a lifetime.
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Summer doesn’t have to mean learning is over! Budding artists can learn something new or explore their favorite art forms during Trust Arts Education Camps for Creatives.
To Cue or Not to Cue
For students entering Grades 6-8
Theatre Production Camp
Teaching Artists: Cassidy Adkins
July 8-12, 2024 | 9am-4pm
Embark on a captivating journey into the world of theater, where students take center stage, and explore the dynamic intersection of creativity and technology through integrated STEAM elements, and explore backstage jobs. Participants delve into the intricacies of set design, costume creation, lighting design, and sound engineering. With exclusive access to the iconic venues of the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust, this immersive program culminates in a short performance by the students, showcasing their collaborative creation!
Art From All Angles!
For students Entering Grades 3-6
Arts and Science Camp
Teaching Artists: Emily McMahon and Alison Zapata, Guest Teaching Artists
July 15-19, 2024 | 9am-4pm
This immersive experience combines hands-on exploration of diverse art forms, including painting, ice dying, sculpture, printmaking, and much more. Field trips to the iconic cultural sites of Pittsburgh like Point State Park, the Harris Theater, and more will expose campers to the city's rich cultural scene, while STEAM integration infuses science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into their creative endeavors. Students will explore what inspires their creativity leading to a grand exhibition and celebration where campers showcase their creations.
Stories of the Great Outdoors!
Early Childhood Ages 3-5
Early Childhood Camp
Teaching Artists: Joann Kielar, Taylor Couch, Morning TA: Joanna Abel, Guest Teaching Artists
July 15-19, 2024 | 9am-2:30pm
*Campers must be FULLY potty-trained prior to the beginning of camp.
Stories of the Great Outdoors is designed exclusively for the imaginative minds of 3–5-year-olds! The stories told will come to life through playful activities like crafting nature-inspired art and moving like the creatures in the tales. This unique camp experience fosters a love for both storytelling and the great outdoors, providing our youngest adventurer with a joyful introduction to the magic of imagination and the beauty of nature culminating in a short performance/sharing at the end of the week.
Costumes, Cosplay, and Capers!
For Students Entering Grades 8-12
Costumes, Stagecraft, and Storytelling Camp
Teaching Artists: Barbara Burgess Lefebvre and Johnna Lefebvre, Guest Teaching Artist
July 22-26, 2024 | 9am-4pm
*No prior sewing experience required.
Attention budding costume designers, creative spirits, and those ready for an exhilarating journey into creativity – our summer camp is made for you! As participants design, sew, and craft costumes, characters, and props, they will also dive into the intersection of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics (STEAM). Enhancing this experience is exclusive access to Pittsburgh Cultural Trust venues and guest teaching artists further enriching the creative mix, and sharing their fresh perspectives and diverse skills. This camp seamlessly fuses practical artistic expression with immersive storytelling, offering a unique blend of collaborative adventure culminating in a sharing of the student’s creations at the end of the week!
Global Arts Explorers
For Students Entering Grades 1-3
Art Exploration Camp
Teaching Artists: Liza Barley and Gil Teixeira, Guest Teaching Artists
July 22-26, 2024 | 9am-4pm
Get ready for a Global Arts Adventure! Our passionate and experienced teaching artists will guide young artists through hands-on activities, encouraging experimentation with various mediums of art such as visual arts, performance, music, and more from all around the world. Utilizing the Cultural District’s vibrant arts scene, the camp includes exciting field trips to local galleries and interactive workshops, providing campers with a rich cultural backdrop for inspiration. Global Art Explorers is not just about creating art but allows students to explore the elements that make up our global arts community. This camp culminates in a sharing of what students have learned and created at the end of the week!
All workshops are led by Pittsburgh Cultural Trust’s team of expert teaching artists and renowned guest artists. All workshops are $350.00 per person.
* If cost is a hindrance to your participation, please email george@trustarts.org.
https://trustarts.org/pct_home/education/kids-families/summer-camps
Lebanon Valley College
Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors
The Health and Biomedical Sciences Summer Camp will be held on the Lebanon Valley College campus from July 22–27, 2024.
To enroll in the program, please click each of the three links below. Upon submission of the Health Information Form, Waiver Form and Tuition Payment, you will be automatically added to our roster of 2024 students! Additional details about the program, including a detailed schedule, will be sent to all enrolled students in late June-early July.
*Please note that your camp slot will not be reserved until the Tuition Payment, Health Information Form and Waiver Form are all received.*
*When instructed to enter Student ID and Student Last Name enter the following:Student ID: 1836250
Student Last Name: BIOMED
Select “View all items”, then select “Summer Health and Biomed Camp” and complete your information as prompted.
Please note that a 2.75% service fee will be applied to Credit Card or Debit Card payments; a flat $0.50 processing fee will be added to E-Check payments.
Program Description
Through lectures and hands-on laboratory investigations in state-of-the-art laboratories, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of disciplines such as molecular biology, neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, immunology, and other medical sciences. Students will learn how laboratory science can be translated into improved human health and will engage in investigative experiences that will allow them to apply their laboratory skills to real-life problems. In addition, students will interact with practicing professionals in fields such as medicine, physical therapy, toxicology, genetic counseling, and biomedical laboratory research. The Health and Biomedical Sciences Summer Camp will provide a fun, challenging, and engaging college environment in which students will develop a deeper understanding of what it means to be a biomedical scientist and health professional.
Campers will live in a college residence hall, participate in lectures and laboratories in the state-of-the-art Neidig-Garber Science Center, and eat their meals at the student-loved Mund Dining Hall. Additionally, campers will be mentored by resident advisors who are current LVC science majors. Resident advisors are selected based on their expertise in the sciences, as well as their maturity and experience mentoring younger students.
Camp Goals
The goal for this camp is not only to provide students with a window into the scientific basis of human health and medicine but also to offer them a glimpse of college life through an engaging and challenging academic experience.
Camp Details
When: The Health and Biomedical Sciences Summer Camp will be held from July 22–27, 2024.
Where: Lebanon Valley College, Annville, PA
Cost: $1,250.00
Who: Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Central Electric Cooperative
Youth Tour 2024 will take place June 16-21, 2024. Applications are open now!
Central Electric Cooperative (CEC) values education and training as one of the seven cooperative principles, particularly when it concerns our community’s youth. The National Rural Electric Youth Tour program, sponsored by the National Rural Electric Cooperative Association (NRECA) and CEC, offers current high school juniors the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C., for an all-expenses-paid week of fun, learning and sightseeing during the summer before their senior year.
Selected delegates get the chance to meet their state’s congressperson, see the U.S. Capitol, and tour national monuments and memorials with more than 1,800 of their peers from across the country. Students participating in the trip typically visit Capitol Hill, the National Zoo, Arlington Cemetery, the Holocaust Museum and the Pentagon Memorial, among other sites.
The Electric Cooperative Youth Tour has brought high school students to Washington, D.C. for a week in June every year since the late 1950s. The Monday of Youth Tour week begins with National Youth Day, when students from rural America gather to learn about the rich history of electric cooperatives and the important role of being an active participant in our democracy. The Youth Day program features speakers who motivate and honor the spirit of electric cooperatives’ commitment to community and the important role of being politically aware and politically active.
Youth Day is also where the Youth Leadership Council (YLC) members are introduced. The YLC is composed of one student per state who is selected to come back to Washington, D.C., in July for a week of leadership training and fun. The selected student then also plays an active role in the NRECA Annual Meeting the following spring.
Keep in mind that the program involves a great deal of walking. Dress is generally casual, but professional dress is expected for a day on Capitol Hill. CEC is a sponsor of this trip and pays all fees for the students who participate (approx. a $2,500 value per person).
If you want to be part of this fun (free!) week in Washington, please apply at:
https://www.central.coop/youth-tour
If you've ever wondered if the lab and forensic techniques on the television shows are real, find out for yourself and register for Waynesburg University's annual CSI Camp!
CSI Camp will be held from June 10 to 14, 2024, and is designed to give students hands-on experience of what they can expect in the forensic science and criminal justice majors and, ultimately, occupations.
Students entering 11th grade, 12th grade, or who are spring 2024 high school graduates are eligible to attend our Camp.
If you have any questions, please contact Isaiah Skeete at 724-852-3216 or isaiah.skeete@waynesburg.edu.
The registration fee is $500. Meals, housing, instruction and activity materials are included in the cost of this camp. The required $100 deposit is non-refundable.
The registration deadline is May 6, 2024.
The scholarship application deadline is April 8, 2024. Students who apply for a scholarship will be notified by April 29, 2024.
To secure your spot, complete the registration and submit the $100 deposit.
Lebanon Valley College Health and Biomedical Sciences Summer Program
Will be held at Lebanon Valley College from July 22-27, 2024! We are happy to welcome rising High School freshmen-graduating seniors.
The registration portal for the camp is now open and can be found at the Camp website (Health and Biomedical Sciences Summer Program). Because space is limited, and we anticipate the program will fill quickly, we recommend that students submit their registration as soon as possible to secure a slot.
The goal of the Health and Biomedical Sciences Summer Program is to provide a window into the scientific basis of human health. Through lectures and hands-on laboratory investigations in state-of-the-art laboratories, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of disciplines such as molecular biology, neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, immunology, and other medical sciences. Students will learn how laboratory science can be translated into improved human health, and they will engage in investigative experiences that will allow them to apply their laboratory skills to real life problems. In addition, students will interact with practicing professionals in fields such as medicine, physical therapy, toxicology, nursing and biomedical laboratory research. The Health and Biomedical Sciences camp will provide a fun, challenging and engaging college environment in which students will develop a deeper understanding of what it means to be a biomedical scientist and health professional.
For more information visit the Health and Biomedical Sciences website http://www.lvc.edu/academics/summer-community-programming/health-biomedical-sciences-camp/ or contact Dr. Courtney Lappas at lappas@lvc.edu.
Waynesburg University Summer 2024 High School Research Internship
Grade 11 and 12
You must be currently enrolled as a junior in your high school or a senior high school student who has deposited at Waynesburg University to apply. You also must be able to work full time from June 27 – July 26 on campus (there may be some flexibility with the dates).
The deadline for submitting a completed application form is March 1, 2024. Please send the 1) completed form, 2) your transcript (unofficial ok), and 3) your curriculum vitae to Tak Suyama. Recommendation letter(s) should be submitted by March 14, 2024. Late applications may be considered if there are not enough qualified applicants.
See website for additional information:
Grade 9-11
Ready to shape your future and join an empowering sisterhood? Become a coder this summer with Girls Who Code!
Girls Who Code’s free virtual Summer Programs empower you to build skills, community, and a professional network for your future, in the ways that work best for you. Choose your adventure with two free programs:
Curious to create your own computer games? In our two-week Summer Immersion Program (SIP), you’ll learn how to design your own games using p5.js, a JavaScript library for creative coding. Join classmates and our dedicated Teaching Teams in live virtual classrooms hosted by industry-leading companies like MetLife, Bank of America, Logitech, and Synchrony. We’ve got three rounds to fit your schedule: June 14 to June 28, July 8 to July 19, and July 29 to August 9.
SIP is for current 9th-11th grade girls and non-binary students with beginner or intermediate coding experience, including program alums. Eligible students can even apply for a $300 SIP Student Grant and laptop and hot spot access!
Excited to explore the biggest topics in tech at your own pace? Our six-week Self-Paced Program offers tracks in Web Development, Cybersecurity, and – new for 2024 – Data Science + AI! From July 1 to August 9, you get to decide how and when to build your coding skills, and you can always ask questions in our Discord server or optional Student Hours.
The Self-Paced Program is for current 9th-12th grade girls and non-binary students with beginner to advanced coding experience, including program alums.
Apply here by the early deadline, February 14, 2024 for priority consideration or apply by our general deadline, March 22, 2024. Don't miss this incredible opportunity to level up your coding skills, kickstart your future, tap into lifelong career support, and have fun along the way!
AI Bootcamp
We're AI Camp! Founded by Stanford Ph.D.s - we are leaders in AI education and we have made it our mission to open doors for students into the tech industry! We would like to invite Union High School students to apply for the 2024 AI Camp Scholarship (Deadline: March 10, 2024)!
The scholarship is designed for our highly popular AI Bootcamp summer program, a three-week, online journey through the fascinating world of AI. Here, over 5000 students have already transformed their curiosity into creation, developing their own AI product under the guidance of experts from top companies and universities like Google, Stanford, MIT, and many more.
Scholarship Details:
Open to middle and high school students, the AI Camp Scholarship—ranging from full to partial—is designed to make AI Bootcamp accessible to all. Scholarships are awarded on a first come, first served basis. The deadline for applications is March 10, 2024. Please act fast, as spots for this program are filling up quickly!
Additional information at: 2024 AI Camp Scholarship
Penn West - Clarion University Summer Academy 2024 - Wildlife and Disease Biology
Grades 9 - 12
July 14-20, 2024
Join us for a field and laboratory based research experience in the fundamentals of natural resources conservation. Deadline to register is June 3, 2024
This fills up fast. Complete your application now!
For application contact:
Dr. Rod Raehser at 814-393-2585 or honors-cla@pennwest.edu
Applications are also at the Guidance office.
Grades 9 - 11
June 18 & 19, 2024
The academy will provide attendees an introduction to American Sign Language, deaf culture, and the field of interpreting. The attendees will engage in a wide-range of activities over the two-days with Mount Aloysius College faculty and Deaf community members.
Registration Requirements: Interested students who register will be required to complete and submit a video of the signed ASL alphabet. An ASL alphabet tutorial can be viewed here. Once a student’s registration is received, he or she will be emailed a link where the video can be uploaded.
Registration will open on February 16, 2024, and close when 25 participants have been accepted into the academy. Then, a waiting list will be started. A re-commitment form will be completed by participants in May.
https://www.mtaloy.edu/asl-camp/
Grades 9 - 11
June 18 & 19, 2024
https://www.mtaloy.edu/healthcarecamp/
Wildlife Leadership Academy
Ages 14 - 17
Our student’s Conservation Ambassador journey begins as they attend rigorous summer field schools that focus on wildlife/fisheries biology and conservation as well as leadership skills development and continues with community outreach through education, service, media engagement, creative arts, and outdoor mentorship.
Dates for Summer camps are June - July 2024 at Madisonburg, PA
Tuition is $600.00 with scholarships available
Visit website for additional information: https://wildlifeleadershipacademy.org/
Cherry Tree Young Writers Conference - Washington College
10-12 grade
Our motto is “Write Your Truth.” Creative writing workshops at the Cherry Tree Young Writers’ Conference are designed to help you discover answers to questions like: What is your truth? What voice will you use to tell it? The Cherry Tree Young Writers' Conference is a vibrant literary gathering that helps rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors build both their skills and their identity as writers. The world has never been in more urgent need of young people who are willing and able to bear witness. Washington College—home to the famous Sophie Kerr Prize, the world’s largest undergraduate writing award, worth nearly $70,000—is a thriving community where aspiring poets, novelists, and journalists study with prize-winning authors to hone their craft. Writing is often a solitary art, but it needn't be a lonely one. At the Young Writers’ Conference, students take intensive creative writing workshops with nationally renowned authors in one of 3 genres (poetry, fiction, or journalism), discuss literature with English faculty, and attend professional readings and craft panels. They explore the world of literary internships and grants in publishing, writing, and editing. And they learn what it’s like to work at college publications such as Cherry Tree, Washington College’s national literary journal. We introduce students to literary life. This summer, our 9th annual literary extravaganza takes place July 16-19. The cost is $795 per participant, which covers all costs—including our "Writing a Successful College Admissions Essay" workshop and letterpress printing demonstration. We have a limited number of full-ride merit and regional scholarships available that cover the full cost of tuition. Learn more at: https://www.washcoll.edu/cherrytree
West Point’s Summer Leaders Experience (SLE)
At West Point we develop Leaders of Character, and we are looking for high-achieving young people who are in great standing with their school and community, and who want to challenge themselves. What is SLE?
SLE is a one-week program for current Juniors (High School Class of 2025) to visit West Point in June.
Students in this program get to spend the week with our cadets, live in the barracks, and eat in the mess hall.
Learn about West Point’s world class academics by trying 4 of our 17 academic workshops.
Learn about military training and becoming a Leader of Character at West Point by completing two military days to include rappelling, Zodiac boats, combatives (like Jiu-Jitsu) training and more!
Challenge themselves physically by attempting the Candidate Fitness Assessment, conducting physical training, and sports.
Complete their admissions interview with a cadet.
Spend the week making friends with other students from all over the US who are applying to West Point.
Students may sign up for this program directly at westpoint.edu. We will accept applications until April 15th. SLE is competitive and not all who apply are offered to attend.
Learn more about SLE- https://www.westpoint.edu/admissions/summer-program
Apply now- https://apply.westpoint.edu/portal/candidate
Point Park University’s Office of Pre-College Programs Ages 14 and above Point Park University’s Office of Pre-College Programs is thrilled to announce the launch of Summer Camps and Intensives for the 2024 season. Explore the areas of Arts & Sciences, Business, Cinema Arts, Communications, and Dance with our diverse selection of 15 program offerings. For your convenience, we have a digital version of our Pre-College Programs Summer Camps and Intensives brochure available for you to browse and to share with interested students and families. If you would like to request a small number of physical copies, please let us know and we would be happy to mail these to you. Mark your calendars for June 16 through July 27 as our summer programs come to life! Students aged 14 and above have the unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the college atmosphere by residing on campus in Downtown Pittsburgh. Enhance your summer, advance your knowledge, or start a new adventure. The choice, it’s yours! Visit www.pointpark.edu/summerCamps for more information or to register today! |