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

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.
Register now for Boys' Basketball. 

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.
Register now for Critter Camp. 

CSI - Crime Scene Investigation Camp
Investigate a simulated crime scene! Role-play as detectives and scientists working in teams to analyze clues to solve the crime. Learn the job duties of an actual crime scene investigator. What special skills, knowledge and abilities must they have? What education and experience are needed to qualify for the job? At this camp, you'll learn to use forensic techniques to collect evidence; mathematical problem solving to analyze clues and interpret situations; and scientific reasoning to solve the crime.
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grades: 2-6
Fee: $110   Register before May 17! Pay $99.
Register now for CSI.

Nature Craft for Kids
Campers will explore the natural environment surrounding Penn State Hazleton and create art projects using objects they find outside. Campers will create a bird house, leaf crafts, rain catcher and much more. The activities are endless!
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Grades: 2-6
Fee: $110   Register before May 17! Pay $99.
Register now for Nature Craft. 

June 24 to August 15

• Course materials that are practical and relevant for the revised SAT
• Homework assignments between classes
• Sample SAT exams

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.
Register now for Youth Soccer. 

Party with the Planets
Let’s have a party and learn about space, the planets, sun and moon.  Build your own satellite, understand the phases of the moon. Have fun while learning interesting facts about the solar system through painting, drawing and creating. Fun fact! There are eight planets in the solar system. The four inner planets are Mercury, Venus, Earth and Mars while the four outer planets are Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune.
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Grades: 2-6
Fee: $110   Register before May 24! Pay $99.
Register now for Party with the Planets.

Calling all Junior Engineers!
Join us as we take on the challenge of designing and building bridges, vehicles, and more. Legos for learning and K’nex for knowledge? Absolutely! These tools of learning facilitate concepts of problem solving, active learning, logical stimulation, and imagination. If you enjoy using your creative mind for problem solving and want to develop interpersonal skills through working in a collaborative team setting, this camp is for you! This hands-on camp is for kids who like to do! Join us as we imagine it, engineer it, and make it go!
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Grades: 2-6
Fee: $110 
Register now for Junior Engineers. 

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.
Register now for Girls' Basketball. 

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.
Register now for Lego Robotics. 

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 also be 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.
Register now for Track and Field. 

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. 
Register now for Art Blast.

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.
Register now for Babysitter's Training.

July 15 to July 19

Creative building with K’Nex
K'NEX provides creative building sets for kids to stimulate curiosity & imagination. Learn on our innovative building toys for kids of all ages.
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grades: 2-6
Fee: $165  Register before May 15! Pay $150.
Register now for K'Nex.

July 22 to July 26

Sing Your Heart Out!
Strengthen your voice and explore the music world. Learn where your voice actually comes from and how to sound like a pop star! Tone, breath, control, pitch – we’ll learn it all, even how to tweak the words so you don’t go flat. Once we learn all these techniques we’ll prepare for an end-of-the-week singing performance. Don’t worry, no nasty judges to deal with, just a good time as your learn to sing your heart out! Taught by Cathy Donnelly of Froggy 101, WILK and 102.3 the Mountain.
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Grades: 1-6
Fee: $80   Register before June 22! Pay $70.
Register now for Sing Your Heart Out.

Broadcast Journalism!
Hey, I’m on the radio! If you love listening to the radio and wonder what it takes to be a good disc jockey, this is the camp for you. Is it really just as easy as pushing a few buttons and playing tunes? In this class you’ll find out what’s involved with being “on the radio.” You’ll  learn about sound editing. You’ll record your own radio show and we’ll play all the shows at an end-of-the-week radio party. Come learn the tricks of the radio trade! Take a field trip to Froggy 101 and WKRZ, Pittston. Taught by Cathy Donnelly of Froggy 101, WILK and 102.3 the Mountain.
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Grades:  2-9
Fee: $110  Register before June 22! Pay $99
Register now for Broadcast Journalism.

July 29 to August 2

It’s a Coding World
Coding is not just for boys! Coding is not just for girls! Whether you’ve never coded before or someone who codes, this class will have you itching to create your own apps, games, and robots to make the world a better place. Learn the basics of coding through a variety of coding applications and unplugged activities while discovering how fun coding can be, why the world needs more women in coding.
Time: 9 a.m. to noon
Grades: 2-5
Fee: $110  Register before June 28! Pay $99.
Register now for Coding.

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: $90   Register before June 28! Pay $80.
Register online now.

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: $90   Register before June 28! Pay $80.
Register online now.

August 5 to August 9

Penn State Playhouse -  Are We Famous Yet?
"Ladies and gents this is the moment you've waited for!" Do you want to be the greatest showman? Join us as we produce our own musical revue to be performed at the conclusion of the camp. We'll select songs, cast solos and rehearse musical numbers for the entire ensemble! Learn music and choreography to some of the best and brightest Broadway hits and big screen blockbusters! Great for newcomers to the stage or seasoned performers! ..."So tell me, do you wanna go?"
Time: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Grades: 1-6
Fee: $110  Register before July 5! Pay $99.
Register now for Penn State Playhouse.