PENNSTATE - The Lancaster Center

The Animal ABC's    Ages 11-13

Do you love animals? Would you like to work with animals as a career?  Join us at Animal ABC's Day Camp to learn about animal attributes, behavior and careers.  We will explore different animals and jobs within the animal care industry.  Participants will learn about animal science, traits and behavior.  Please bring a packed lunch.  June 29-July 1, 9: a.m. - 3:30 p.m.   Fee: $125

Exploring the WWW. Water, Woods, and Wildlife   Ages 11-13   July 13-July 15,   9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Do you love spending time outside?  Are you interested in the forests and wildlife of Pennsylvania?  This three day camp explores the wonders of the waters, woods and wildlife of PA. Learning about forest stewardship, water conservation and wildlife management is made fun through hands on activities and exciting instructors working in the industry that show you the fun parts of their jobs.  Did we mention we're outside and in the water!  Come on out, and learn the WWW and how being a steward to your natural world can be fun and rewarding.  Please bring a packed lunch.  Fee: $125

Take a Dive    Ages 7-11

Dive into the world of Marine Biology and Oceanography. Half day campers will dissect a real shark, participate in a fishermans's challenge, bring to life genuine TriassicTriops, examine the anatomy of a fish and learn the ancient technique of gyotaku or "fish rubbing", come fact to facewith some unique sea creatures such as squid and learn to survive at sea with a homemade solar sill. 

Full day campers will continue the fun as we conduct a whale adatation lab, examine "weird wonders of the sea", create a kelp forest and make your own submarine!  Jump right in for an underwater sea adventure. Fee: Half day $175. Full day $295 

Jr. Discoverers     Ages 4-6

August 2-6, Half Day Only, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. A week of fabulous hands on fun...Get elbow deep in botany, oceanography, and space.  Let's bug out as we investigate our 6 legged friends.  We'll be outta this world with different themes every day.  Fee $175

For more information on the Penn State Camps or to register call 717-299-7667 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

HARRISBURG UNIVERSITY of Science and Technology

High School Gaming Academy

The intensive three-week summer commuter program is open to students entering 10^th, 11^th, or 12^th grade with a passion for video games and exposes students to career opportunities in the entertainment industry. Session 1: June 21-July 9

Session 2: July 12-July 30   Fee: $900 per session  Instructor Charles Palmer  

Lego Robotics Programming (CISC 100)

Lego robotics is a hands-on building block for learning computer programming where students learn various proof-of-concept applications. This is for High school Juniors & Seniors (high school algebra required)

TBD (Typically a 3-week course starting late June ending in mid-July  Instructor Dr. Luis Paris

Nano Camp

This summer camp is for high school seniors and juniors seeking opportunities to learn more about nanotechnology. (Students must have completed two of the following classes: biology, chemistry, or algebra). TBD (Tentatively June 14 to June 25) Instructor Dr. Leena Pattarkine

For more information or to register for the Harrisburg U camps contact Chris Wonders at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 717-901-5129  www.HarrisburgU.edu

NORTH MUSEUM Meeting Scientists and New Technology Face to Face

Biotechnology- July 12-16

We are planning visits to labs at F&M, Johns Hopkins, and Harrisburg University of Science and Technology as part of a five day exploration.

Alternative Energy Solutions- August 2-6

We will collaborate with Millersville University, Exelon Nuclear, F&M College, and local private businesses involved in making energy cleaner and greener. Each camp has a maximum enrollment of 12 students ages 11-14. Fee: $150 for the week including field trips. Camp hours are 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Each camp includes hands on activities.

For more information or to register for the North Museum Camps call 717-291-4077 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

LANCASTER SCIENCE FACTORY SUMMER CAMP 2010

The factory is running a variety of weeklong half day camps on topics in science and technology. Camps designed for ages 6-9 and 10-13. Date/Time: Several weeks between June 14 and August 20. Morning camps will run 9-12 a.m.  And afternoons 1-4 p.m. Fee: TBA   Contact: Erich Goldstein 717-509-6387 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

FUTURE PLANNING CENTER

This free camp is designed to help fifth grade students prepare for future success and spend time exploring STEM careers and making fun projects. Camp is offered to all 5^th grade girls and boys in all Lancaster County school districts. The camp will be held at JP McCaskey high school Monday-Friday June 21-25, 2010. Contact Arisleyda Calderon: 717-396-6810 Ext. 31625 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

LANCASTER COUNTY CAREER & TECHNOLOGY CENTER

Exploring Careers in STEM & Renewable Energy

Dates & Times: June 21-25, 2010 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fee: $150.00 with lunch, and transportation from central locations in the country and career projects included.  Using state-of-the-art labs at the LCCTC campuses, students will explore careers that connect to high priority occupations in Lancaster County. Use STEM concepts; learn about renewable energy processes through hands on learning activities, and projects.  Applications found at LCCTC.org   Contact: Donna Lease at 464-7050 Ext. 7101 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

MILLERSVILLE UNIVERSITY

Science, Technology & Me

This event is a one day hands on activity to promote girls career awareness in the areas of science and technology. The program will be held at Millersville University for girls in grades 6-10. Begins Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Girls will meet successful female professors and students from the university, local teachers, and volunteers from Girl Scouts in the Heart of PA. Fee: $20.00 per person. Contact Sharon Brusic at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  or  717-871-5548.

Millersville Technology Summer Camps

For grades 5-12 with camp themes in engineering, robotics, small gas engines, forensics, computer game design, and web design. Camps run June-August.

Go to www.millersville.edu/~techcamp or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  for more information or to register.

The Intermediate Unit 13 presents PROJECT SAIL (SEMINARS for ADVANCED and INNOVATIVE LEARNING)

Camp Invention   Grades 1-6

July 19-23, 2010 from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

The camp program consists of five exciting modules that are designed to provide a unique opportunity to explore the unknown, tinker with ideas, and satisfy curiosity.

Health Careers Camp   Grades 9-12

July 19-23, 2010 9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

This camp is for those that are interested in a variety of health careers.  Location: Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 (IU 13), Lancaster, PA. Contact: 717-606-1746  Email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or check out www.iu13.org under the "Students & Parents" tab.