Summer Youth Camps
Penn State Hazleton summer youth programs offer students a fun-filled approach to academic and athletic camps during the summer months.
We offer summer camps for elementary, middle and high school students. Please note the dates, times and locations for the various camps.
Summer 2019 Youth Camps
June 17 to June 21
Critter Camp
Each Critter Camp day will include a high-energy, minimally structured hunt to find and learn about as many different plants and animals as possible. You can share your discoveries and use our lab facilities to examine your specimens under the microscope and use them in simple experiments and creative projects. You’ll also be taken on a field trip to a local stream on one of the five days. This camp will spark your enthusiasm for the natural world!
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grades: 2-6
Fee: $175 Register before May 17! Pay $165.
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June 24 to June 28
Youth Developmental Soccer
The Youth Soccer Development Camp will offer five days of soccer skill training. Our NSCAA-certified coaching staff will develop and implement all training sessions. Work with current Penn State Hazleton men’s and women’s soccer coaches and players to improve fundamental skills.
Time: 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Grades: 3-9
Fee: $110 Register before May 25! Pay $99.
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Boys' Basketball
Develop and improve your basketball skills. Our staff, dedicated to the highest ideals of sports conduct and play, base their philosophy on the premise that excellence in basketball, as in life, requires hard work and perseverance.
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Grades: 3-9
Fee: $115 Register before May 24! Pay $99.
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July 8 to July 12
Girls' Basketball
Welcome to Penn State Girls’ Basketball School, a great opportunity for growth and success in your game! Our staff is composed of enthusiastic, caring, hard-working Penn State coaches, who will work with the campers on basketball fundamentals and team concepts of the game. Improve your basketball skills while having fun at the same time. In addition to teaching basic skills, the staff will provide opportunities for daily competitions.
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Grades: 3-9
Fee: $110 Register before June 8! Pay $99.
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Lego Robotics
Lego Mindstorms are used in this camp, which features compelling activities and hands-on robotic challenges guided by facilitators. After a challenge is introduced, you will work in teams to design, program and test your robots.Learn how to try different strategies when designing and programming the robots. Through this approach, you can develop skills involved in teamwork, including communication, problem solving, engineering and troubleshooting — and learn that often there is not one answer to a practical problem, but a number of possible solutions.
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Grades: 2-5
Fee: $110 Register before June 9! Pay $99.
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July 9 and July 10
Babysitter’s Training with Pediatric First Aid/CPR Training
Discover the rewarding world of childcare and learn what to do when you are in charge! In this camp, you will learn about child safety, how to “play it safe,” and the basics of caring for children – all while developing your leadership skills. Find out how to prevent and recognize emergencies, as well as how to provide basic First Aid and CPR for infants and children until an emergency medical team arrives.
Campers must attend all sessions, and upon successful completion of the program, will receive the following certificates and resources:
- American Red Cross Infant/Child CPR card
- American Red Cross First Aid Skills card
- American Red Cross Babysitter Training certificate
- American Red Cross Babysitter’s handbook
- American Red Cross CPR Training kit
- American Red Cross First Aid Training packet
Time: 9 a.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Ages: 11 to 15
Fee: $175 Register before June 9! Pay $160.
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July 22 to July 26
Track and Field
Introduces athletes to the sport of track and field. This program combines technical development and fundamental techniques. Exercises and drills will prepare athletes for a future in cross county, track and field, or speed and agility training that can alsobe used in many other sports. Focus will be on body positioning, stride, proper stretching, drills and cool down techniques.
Time: 9 a.m. to Noon
Grades: 4-12
Fee: $80 Register by June 22! Pay $70.
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Art Blast
This class explores different mediums in art such as weaving, sculpting, jewelry and painting and working with found objects. It teaches techniques in each medium, and also allows students to be very creative and express themselves through their art.
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Grades: 2-5
Fee: $110 Register before June 22! Pay $99.
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July 29 to August 2
Lil Lionettes Cheerleading
Learn to cheer Nittany Lion style! Geared to students in first through sixth grades, this camp emphasizes essential skills such as cheers, proper hand and body movements, and basic jumping techniques. This camp includes a t-shirt.
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Grades: 1-6
Fee: $80 Register before June 28! Pay $80.
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Lil Lionettes Dance Team
Dance Nittany Lion style! Dance movement and exercise to classical music ballet – and pop music. Jazz exercise – good for strength, flexibility and coordination. Great for dancers, skaters, cheerleaders and athletes, like soccer players!
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Grades: 1-6
Fee: $80 Register before June 28! Pay $80.
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Summer Youth Camp Forms
Youth Program Medical Form
Pick up Consent Form