An Art-Terrific Summertime Camp
Art campers will learn basic drawing techniques and explore many fantastic art forms using different media. As we cut, draw, paint, glitter, glue, rub pastels, and make puppets together, we will be developing our storytelling and team-building skills. Come join us for a fun-filled week of artistic connections and adventure!
Arts & Crafts
Campers will express themselves through physical artwork involving hands-on activities. Crafts the campers will work on may include paintings, clay work, and customized items! This camp aims to allow your camper to express themselves artistically and bring home some physical items to show for it.
Creativity, Logic, and Leadership
Campers will learn how to break down problems and solve them creatively. Through the use of games and interactions, students are given the opportunity to not only gain insight into their personal leadership styles, but also to discuss different management styles and the strengths of each. In addition to study skills, creative thinking, and organizational thinking, this camp will help students gain confidence, improve their logic skills, and strengthen their interpersonal skills. Students will gain a better understanding of who they are, how to play to their strengths, and how to sharpen their soft skills. This camp fulfills requirements for the Girl Scouts Public Speaking and Leadership Badges as well as the Boy Scouts Communications Badge.
Exploring Agriculture NEW
In this hands-on camp, children will learn about the importance of agriculture and farming by introducing topics related to the production of food, animal science, and plant science. To explore these different topics, students will be crafting and experimenting with different tools from the world around us. Campers will learn the importance of agriculture and how food goes from farm to table as well as topics specific to Pennsylvania’s natural resources.
Golf (Co-Ed)
Learn the fundamentals of grips, swings, proper body position, and clubs. Play at the Lehman Golf Club on Friday, weather permitting. Bring clubs and a drink each day.
Into the Woods: Exploring Local Birds, Trees, and Plants
If your child enjoys adventuring outdoors, this camp is the one for them! We will learn about native plants, trees, and bird species and then take our knowledge outside. Campers will explore the Penn State Wilkes-Barre campus, and we’ll also take a field trip (weather permitting).
Lil’ Lionettes Dance Camp
Do you love to dance? Want to learn a Lionette dance team routine? This camp will offer it all! Learn the FUNdamentals of yoga/stretch, ballet, dance team/poms, hip hop, swing/partnering and much more. Each day will include technique drills, dance terminology, and choreography for many different styles of dance in an enthusiastic atmosphere. The camp will conclude with a performance for all parents to show off what you have accomplished.
Meet the Mediums (Drawing & Art) NEW
An introduction to drawing and art materials. This camp will introduce students of all skill levels to basic dry media techniques and approaches to drawing varying subject matter. Mediums covered include graphite, colored pencils, white charcoal, pen and ink, and sculpture. The proposed topics will include nature, landscapes, people, animals, and characters. Emphasis will be placed on value structure, shape, form, and texture.
Murder Mystery Week
Campers will enjoy various mystery activities — solve a murder mystery, watch a mystery film, explore campus through a scavenger hunt, and more mysterious activities!
Musical Theatre: Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Jr! NEW Production!
Spend one exciting week learning what it takes to put on a high-spirited musical production! Campers will have a show-stopping good time learning all aspects of a musical production — staging, prop and costume development, singing, acting, and dancing. This camp culminates in a full-blown performance for family and friends on Friday at 1:30 p.m.
Self Defense for Kids+ NEW
This camp is focused on personal safety and life skills and will include fitness time to improve flexibility as well as memory and focus exercises. Students will learn basic (non-violent) defense against bullies, bicycle and swim safety, close area defense, open and closed hand strikes, low kicks, ground fighting using knees and elbows as well as basic strike points, and the basics of self-defense against verbal confrontation. Students should wear loose-fitting clothing each day to camp.
Soccer (Co-Ed) NEW
This camp will focus on an instructional program based on the individual needs of each camper. We will provide individualized skill development by offering stations, one-on-one coaching, and small group drills. Campers will also get to demonstrate the skills learned during instruction by putting them to use during 5-on-5 competitions and full field competitive games based on age groups.
Stepping into Color: An Introduction to Watercolors NEW
This camp will introduce students to the colorful world of watercolor painting. The focus will be on helping students become comfortable with watercolor techniques and enjoy the process of painting. Developing basic drawing skills will also be practiced and emphasized. Students will learn about topics including the color wheel and how to achieve various effects using different types of brushes.
Supplying Pizza to the World
In this career exploration camp, students will research global markets to identify pizza products that would match the diverse tastes of these markets. They will learn what critical skills are needed to manufacture and deliver products to these global markets... and of course, we’ll eat some pizza along the way!
Teen Entrepreneurial Challenge
This camp includes five sessions of business mentoring and coaching, led by Penn State entrepreneurship educators and local small business leaders. Participants will learn to build a sustainable business model, work individually or in teams, gain presentation and communication skills, increase their self-confidence, and participate in an in-person “Shark Tank”-style pitch competition on the last day of camp. Prizes will be awarded, including $300 for first place, $150 for second place, and $50 for third place. Eligibility: Teens entering grades 10–12 and recent high school graduates.
Women in Sciences & Engineering: Artificial Intelligence (WISE AI) NEW
WISE AI camp is not just about technology—it’s also about embracing what makes us uniquely human. As students navigate the ever-changing landscape of AI and technology, they will discover the importance of empathy, creativity, and ethical decision-making. They will explore how to harness the power of technology while remaining true to their values and humanity. For more information, visit our WISE web page.