Eight weeks of cutting edge cancer research and STEM career preparation for high school students. SIx specialized sites provide hands-on research projects, classes on cancer biology & related fields, professional development & team-building activities, and an accelerated path to renowned college programs and competitions in STEM. Locations vary each year.
Citiparks Sports Activities
Our low-cost sports academies offer children looking for a more sport-specific experience these exciting, week-long sports camps, taught by seasoned and qualified instructors. All camps serve children ages 7-12, with the exception of Junior Athletes, which introduces children ages 4-6 to a variety of sports and fun group games. Children will be divided into groups […]
INVESTING NOW
INVESTING NOW is a year round college preparatory program created to stimulate, support and recognize the high academic performance of pre-college students from groups that are historically underrepresented in science, technology, engineering and mathematics majors and careers. Programming focuses on five areas: student support,academic enrichment, college planning, career awareness and parent involvement. INVESTING NOW promotes […]
Boys and Girls Clubs of W. PA Duquesne West Mifflin Branch
Counseling, referrals, educational guidance, after-school homework assistance, computers, tutoring, vocational guidance to help youngsters plan and set goals, lead members into resolving problems, and provide opportunities to develop basic skills for education and work. Trips, dramatics, dancing, arts, cooking, reading, journalism, scholarships, photography, and more encourage youngsters to broaden their horizons, help them to understand […]
Merck Summer Therapeutic Inclusion Program for Children with High Functioning Autism
Embedded within the JCC Day Camp, mental health treatment is highly flexible and provides “in the moment” behavioral coaching, age-appropriate strategies, daily social skills group, in combination with abundant opportunities to practice and learn with typical peers.
Camp Delicious!
This five-day camp focuses on the enjoyment of food by inspiring budding culinary artists and even the most reluctant chef to create delectable dinners. Teens will discover new flavors, learn new skills and gain confidence to improvise in the kitchen. Campers will take field trips, learn where food comes from, how to buy it and […]
I Want To Be an Ambassador!
This fun seven-day summer camp designed to help teens master the skills of everyday diplomacy to solve problems in their communities from expert instructors, CEOs of companies, career diplomats and government officials. Camp includes a dynamic week of hands-on activities both in Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.
Speak and Tell!
Luminari’s newest summer program, Speak & Tell!, is a four-day camp to help teens learn that public speaking can be fun. This program will help campers to conquer public speaking jitters and prepare them to win over an audience with ideas and charisma.
Teen Writer! Fantastic Fiction
Our ability to communicate through new technology means our words now reach around the world in a matter of seconds. In this intensive four-day summer writing camp, teens will learn creative techniques used by professional writers to become more effective and engaging writers.
Junior Jo
The Junior Jo Program focuses on connecting kids to the outdoors through various recreational activities such as: hiking, biking, kayaking, and geocaching.