| 2008 Summer Camps - Kids College |
2008 Summer schedule at a glance | Full 2008 brochure
Each summer, we strive to add new and improved camps. We welcome your ideas - send your suggestions, new camp ideas, or questions regarding our summer programs to Deanna Bosley via email or call 215-881-7339.
We hope to see you this summer!
Arts and Culture | Business | Robotics | Computer | Chess Program | Math and Physics | Science | Social Skills | Finding Your Future | Sports
Summer 2007 more than 500 area children and teens attended our Kids College at Penn State Abington. Testimonials from 2007
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Arts and Culture Camps
Are We Famous Yet? More Theatre Workshop (YTHPR 5083)
Entering Grades 5-9
Section 001, Schedule # 178822
Fee: $275
Monday-Friday, July 14-18, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Section 002, Schedule # 179434
Fee: $275
Monday-Friday, August 4-8, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Do you have what it takes to play the stages of Broadway? Do you like to do skits, act like someone else, or just make others laugh? Play improvisation games, learn acting fundamentals, and explore how to use your body as an acting instrument in this workshop. Good for students willing to look silly and have a great experience doing it!
NEW: The Art of Poster Design (YTHPR 5090)
Entering Grades 8-12
Schedule # 179542
Fee: $305
Monday-Friday, July 21-25, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This class will focus on creating posters with original illustrations. It will teach the industry standard software, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Campers will also learn how to use these programs to create original and unique illustrations. Each camper needs only to come in with an idea for a poster and they will leave with an original poster design with a one of a kind original illustrations.
NEW: Bucket Drumming (YTHPR 5092)
Entering Grades 7-12
Schedule # 179371
Fee: $275
Monday-Friday, July 28-August 1, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Have you ever gotten caught up in the rhythms and beats of performers like Stomp? Drum groups have been the inspiration and focus in films and on Broadway. This camp is for every music lover who just can’t stop tapping along to music. No musical experience required. All novice and skilled drummers and musicians of all instruments are encouraged to join the fun. Campers will learn basic drumming technique, perform rhythms individually and as part of a powerful drum ensemble. Since campers will become a part of a community of musicians, they will also learn how to communicate, cooperate and perform as a team. They’ll also customize their very own bucket to match their personality and style.
Get the Scoop On the Newspaper Business (YTHPR 5079)
Entering Grades 3-5
Schedule # 178813
Fee: $275
Monday-Friday, July 14-18, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Become a "Nittany cub" reporter in this journalism camp. Learn all about the newspaper and publishing business: the writers, editors, cartoons and advertising. Cover the news, write the stories, create and print!
Flights of Fantasy: Writing Workshop (YTHPR 5091)
Entering Grades 5-8
Section 001, Schedule # 179362
Fee: $275
Monday-Friday, July 21-25, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Section 002, Schedule # 179506
Fee: $275
Monday-Friday, July 28-August 1, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Do you love stories of boys and girls who discover that they have strange and wonderful powers? Do you read all about wizards, warlocks and magic? Do you dream up dragons and elves and adventures? Learn to make your fantasies take flight as you hone your writing skills. Learn how to bring your characters and creatures to life in the stories you write. Use vivid details and descriptive writing to make the adventures in your world a reality. Develop a map and character sketches of the universe you will create. Focus your writing while exploring the magic of fantasy.
NEW - Film Appreciation (YTHPR 5080)
Entering Grades 7-12
Section 001, Schedule # 178804
Fee: $275
Monday-Friday, July 7-11, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Section 002, Schedule # 179399
Fee: $275
Monday-Friday, July 28-August 1, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
If you love watching movies, talking about them, comparing them, or even making your own films, you’ll love this camp. Realize how the director tells a visual story with the camera and editing techniques. Analyze what makes a “good” film. Who decides which movies are made and how movies are publicized? Learn how to look for deeper meaning in movies by screening and discussing classic as well as current films. Find out the terms and observational skills to talk and write about movies more articulately. See film list
NEW: Illustration and Layout Design (YTHPR 5084)
Entering Grades 8-12
Schedule # 178831
Fee: $305
Monday-Friday, July14-18, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This camp will focus on creating original illustrations and the art of layout design. It will teach the industry standard software, Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop. Campers will learn how to use these programs to create original and unique illustrations that will be used in either a comic book or magazine article layout. Each camper needs only to come in with an idea for a short comic or magazine article and they will leave with their own comic or article design with a one of a kind original illustrations.
NEW – Performing Magic (YTHPR 5082)
Entering Grades 7-12
Schedule # 178714
Fee: $275
Monday-Friday, June 23-27, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
You can be a Magician!
Have you ever wanted to learn how to make things disappear? Cut and restore a rope? Read minds? This camp will teach you to amuse and amaze your friends with nothing more than a deck of cards, a few coins, and a hidden trick or two. Learn the secrets of famous magicians and hone your performance skills. Dr. Fred Siegel will draw upon over thirty years of experience as a magician and over twenty years as a professional educator to help you reach your potential as a budding wizard. It's fun to be fooled, but it's more fun to know how!
NEW – Survivor Penn State (YTHPR 5089)
Entering Grades 3-5
Session 001, Schedule # 179524
Fee: $275
Monday- Friday, July 14-18, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Session 002, Schedule # 179533
Fee: $275
Monday- Friday, July 21-25, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join us as we divide into teams and “compete” with one another on fun challenges and games. Teams will work together to create their own team flags and “buffs”. They will be introduced to many exciting team building activities, survivor challenges and games like the human knot. The only way to untangle ourselves is to work together….can we do it…yes we can!
Business Camp
NEW: Basic Personal Finance: Preparing Early for LIFE’s Monetary Twists & Turns (YTHPR 5086)
Entering Grades 8 to 12
Session 001, Schedule # 178859
Fee: $305
Monday-Friday, July 14-18, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Session 002, Schedule # 179489
Fee: $305
Monday-Friday, August 4-8, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Do you want to be a millionaire? This camp may be just what you need to set you on your way towards success! This camp will prepare today’s teenager for the financial twists & turns of growing up in the 21st century. Campers will be introduced to career planning, personal budgeting, basic banking, how credit works, school loans, auto payments & auto insurance, all while utilizing Microsoft Excel. Campers will play simulation games based on real life financial situations and explore various on-line tools and websites to assist with their financial planning.
Robotics Camps
Lego Mindstorm Robotics Camp I (YTHPR 5087)
Entering Grades 4-6
Section 001, Schedule # 179290
Fee: $305
Monday-Friday, June 23-27, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Section 002, Schedule # 179317
Fee: $305
Monday-Friday, July 21-25, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Entering Grades 7-10
Section 003, Schedule # 179416
Fee: $305
Monday-Friday, July 28-August 1, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Using Lego Mindstorm Robotics Invention System, teams of participants will learn to design their own robot inventions in this hands-on workshop. Learn to combine Legos, motors, sensors and computer software to create moving robots that react to light, avoid obstacles, and do amazing things.
Computer Camps
Creating Computer Games in Flash (YTHPR 5077)
Entering Grades 6-8
Section 001, Schedule # 178778
Fee: $305
Monday-Friday, July 7-11, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Section 002, Schedule # 179443
Fee: $305
Monday-Friday, August 4-8, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
In this exciting workshop we will be developing basic interactive computer games with Macromedia Flash or GMAX, using animation and action scripting. Gaming basics will be covered, such as keeping track of lives, scores, shooting targets, dragging and dropping objects, logic games, manipulation of text, and more.
NEW: Multimedia Design (YTHPR 5081)
Entering Grades 6 to 11
Section 001, Schedule # 178796
Fee: $305
Monday- Friday, July 7-11, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Section 002, Schedule # 178921
Fee: $305
Monday- Friday, July 21-25, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join us as we explore the two major visual design programs: Microsoft PowerPoint and Basic HTM Coding. In PowerPoint, campers will create templates, add animation, explore grouping, record narration and work on action settings. In learning HTML coding, campers will create original interactive web pages incorporating music, entertainment, and sports with the core concepts of web page design.
Photoshop (YTHPR 5011)
Entering Grades 6-10
Schedule # 179380
Fee: $305
Monday-Friday, July 28-August 1, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Come learn how to use Photoshop and ImageReady to create, edit and optimize images for the World Wide Web. Topics covered will include color on the Web, transparency, banners and picture text, scanning techniques and basic design principles such as animation, rollovers, image slicing and actions.
Chess Program
Chess for Champions (YTHPR 5074)
Entering Grades 4-9
Schedule # 178697
Fee: $150
Monday-Friday, June 23-27, 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
This is for intermediate chess players who know how to move the pieces, but wish to improve their strategy in the middle and end games. Students will practice with students of similar levels. There will be individual chess tournaments and analyses of your games.
Math and Physics Camps
Amazing Amusement Park Science (YTHPR 5019)
Entering Grades 6-12
Schedule # 179498
Fee: $325
Monday-Friday, August 4-8, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Come join us for exciting rides on roller coasters, ferris wheels, carousels and more! During this camp students will explore the science of amusement park rides through hands- on activities. Teams of students will create their own working model ride while exploring the different areas of math, physics, history and creative writing. At the end of the week camper's families will be invited to see the model rides on display at our very own model theme park.
Busting Those Myths (YTHPR 5023)
Entering Grades 6-12
Schedule # 178903
Fee: $325
Monday-Friday, July 21-25, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This workshop is designed for serious fans of the Discovery Channel's popular and exciting show MythBusters. Come learn how to separate truth from urban legend. We will use modern day science to show you what is real and what is fiction. Join us to create and implement various scientific experiments that test the validity of different phenomena. Kids will explore questions such as: Can you freeze a glass to the table during dinner? How far can you throw a curve ball? And can you take the salt out of salt water?
Castles and Catapults (YTHPR 5085)
Entering Grades 6-12
Schedule # 178840
Fee: $325
Monday-Friday, July 14-18, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join us gallant knights and fair maidens for a trip back in time! Through self-discovery and instructor-led, hands-on activities, we will explore and strive to understand the mathematics and physics of medieval warfare. Conduct historical research problem solve, and participate in interactive competitions. The result of this workshop will be sufficient understanding of castle and catapult design to compete in a simulation of medieval warfare.
Math on the Menu (YTHPR 5006)
Entering Grades 3-5
Section 001, Schedule # 178750
Fee: $275
Monday-Friday, July 7-11, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Section 002, Schedule # 179326
Fee: $275
Monday-Friday, July 28- August 1, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Can you predict how many licks on a Tootsie Roll Pop will get you to the center? What is the probability of having a bag of M&Ms being green? How many bubbles can you make with your favorite bubble gum before you pop? Campers will explore math by looking at and working with food. Campers will even create and design their own restaurant menu, as well as test recipes, prepare snacks and share with friends. Join us as we discover tasty new ways of using and exploring math!
Rocking with Rocketry (YTHPR 5078)
Entering Grades 6-12
Schedule # 178787
Fee: $325
Monday-Friday, July 7-11, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Come and explore the basics of rocketry through a variety of hands-on experiments. Participants will learn rocket construction techniques, how to safely launch rockets, track altitudes, rocket types, rocket engines, and the science involved in powered flight.
Science Camps
NEW – Bubble-ology (YTHPR 5093)
Entering Grades 3-5
Schedule # 179425
Fee: $275
Monday-Friday, August 4-8, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Bubbles are not only captivating, colorful, and fun to make, they are also excellent demonstrations of scientific phenomena. Campers will explore the technology and science of bubbles. The fun begins as campers explore, test and observe the creation of bubbles using various bubble solutions and bubble blowing devices. Will you be the one to blow the biggest bubble or have the longest lasting bubble? Can you create a bubble big enough to actual fit yourself inside? Find out as you roll up your sleeves and join us for some soapy, bubbly fun!
CSI – Crime Scene Investigators, Forensic Science Camp (YTHPR 5076)
Entering Grades 3-5
Section 001, Schedule # 178769
Fee: $275
Monday-Friday, July 7-11, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Section 002, Schedule # 178877
Fee: $275
Monday-Friday, July 21-25, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Entering Grades 6-8
Section 003, Schedule # 179407
Fee: $275
Monday-Friday, July 28-August 1, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Learn how to use science to solve crimes. Campers will actual conduct hair and fiber examinations, fingerprinting, lip printing or "cheiloscopy", chromatography, and handwriting analysis. The week will conclude with a "who-done-it" mystery where campers will become the detectives! Campers will conduct special exercises on the "power of observation and critical thinking."
Summer Science Camp (YTHPR 5073)
Entering Grades 3-5
Schedule # 179263
Fee: $275
Monday-Friday, June 23-27, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Create! Build! Explore! Learn how science can be fun in our week-long hands-on science exploration. Our experiments will spark your child's interest in the sciences. Working in our state-of-the-art college labs, campers will investigate chemistry, biology, space science, robotics, computers, electricity, magnetism, plus many other areas. Learn how to turn a penny into gold, make plastic out of milk, and explore the properties of Oobleck. Students will even become "science detectives" by solving a crime using fingerprints, chromatography, and clues. These and many other topics will be covered.
Veterinary Medicine Workshop (YTHPR 5075)
Entering Grades 6-10
Schedule # 179452
Fee: $305
Monday-Friday, August 4-8, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Do you care about animals, have an inquiring mind and enjoy working with your hands, have an aptitude and keen interest in the biological sciences? Join us to learn about veterinary medicine. We will explore through hands-on activities, lab work, videos, and more.
Social Skills Camp
NEW – You Can Be A Superstar! Social Skills Camp for Teens (YTHPR 5094)
Entering Grades 7-10
Schedule # 179470
Fee: $275
Monday-Friday, August 4-8, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Join us for a fun-filled week exploring the use of improvisational theater and acting games to help build your adolescent’s confidence and self-esteem. Drama is a wonderful tool for teaching social skills, body language and the mechanics of social interactions. Through games, skits and other fun activities, children will learn skills to help them navigate the complex social world of adolescence. If your child seems to struggle with social skills and peer relationships, then this camp is for you. Through acting and improv, we will explore and learn how to appropriately manage some of the issues that young teens face in their everyday life, as well as empower them with the knowledge and skills needed to make it through these fun, yet confusing teen years.
This camp is designed to assist teens with Asperger Syndrome, HFA, or other social learning deficits develop a better social understanding through the use of theater. The camp is being taught by a certified special education teacher who has more than five years of experience working with students on the autism spectrum.
Finding Your Future Camps
Finding Your Future in…Veterinary Medicine and Careers in Animal Science
(YTHPR 5075)
Entering Grades 9-12
Schedule # 178732
Fee: $250
Monday-Thursday, June 23-26, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Do you care about animals, have an inquiring mind and enjoy working with your hands? If you have an aptitude and keen interest in the biological sciences, come and learn how to prepare for challenging careers such as veterinary medicine, veterinary technology, marine biology and zoology. Also, find out just how many opportunities exist related to these fields in biomedical research, zoos and wildlife, humane societies and drug and feed manufacturing.
NEW - Finding Your Future in…Athletic Training (YTHPR 5088)
Entering Grades 9-12
Schedule # 178868
Fee: $250
Monday-Thursday, July 14-17, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Do you love watching sports? How about becoming an athletic trainer where you can get paid to watch sports. Athletic training is an exciting and growing field with numerous opportunities of employment throughout the United States and internationally. Campers will learn what athletic trainers do in their everyday life from evaluation, medical documentation, treatment and rehabilitating athletes injuries to get them back into competition faster. Campers will also learn hands on techniques such as taping and wrapping body parts.
All sessions taught by Penn State Abington's Certified Athletic Trainer, Julie McNulty. Learn more about Julie.
Sports Camps
All sports camp emphasize developing individual skills while learning team concepts. The camps include drills and small group games to help improve sports skills. Come and make new friends while enjoying recreational competition. All sports camps are taught by Penn State Abington’s athletic coaches and staff.
Penn State Abington Tennis Camp (YTHPR 5098)
Ages 7 to 15
Schedule # 183466
Fee: $165
Monday-Friday, June 23 to June 27, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Each day, your child will receive instruction in the basic skills of tennis, as well as match strategies, rules and court etiquette, all delivered by Bob Barton, head men’s and women’s tennis coach at Penn State Abington. The Nittany Lions are the two time defending Conference Champions!
Kathy Drysdale Basketball Camps (YTHPR 5095)
Girls Entering Grades K-3
Spring Section 001, Schedule # 183475
Fee: $165
Monday-Thursday, June 23 to June 26, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Girls Entering Grades 4-8
Summer Section 001, Schedule # 183493
Fee: $165
Monday-Thursday, July 21 to July 24, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Big Girl Camp
Summer Section 002, Schedule # 183501
Fee: $100
Monday-Thursday, July 28 to July 31, 9:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Girls Entering Grades 9-12
Summer Section 003, Schedule # 183510
Fee: $165
Monday-Thursday, August 4 to August 7, 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Each day, your child will receive instruction in the basic skills of basketball, as well as game tactics, 2 on 2, 3 on 3 and full court play, all delivered by Kathy Drysdale, head women’s basketball coach at Penn State Abington, and her staff. Coach Drysdale was the first women’s basketball player to score 1,000 points for the Lady Lions of University Park, and played professionally in Germany upon graduation from Penn State. She also worked for the Philadelphia 76ers in marketing and event management for 15 years.
Boys Basketball Camp (YTHPR 5095)
Ages 5 to 9
Schedule # 184122
Fee: $165
Monday-Thursday, June 30 to July 3, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (9:00 a.m to 12:00 noon on July 3)
Each day, your child will receive instruction in the basic skills of basketball, as well as game tactics, 2 on 2, 3 on 3 and full court play, all delivered by basketball coaching staff at Penn State Abington. The camp will be directed by former Penn State Abington basketball coach, Dick Wiseman. Coach Wiseman has 36 years of coaching experience at both the college and high school levels and is still actively coaching today. He also has over 25 years of basketball camp experience. Coach Wiseman's reputation as a teacher of the game of basketball and his emphasis on the execution the fundamental skills needed for success at all levels has always been a trademark of his teams.
Penn State Abington Soccer Academy (YTHPR 5096)
Ages 7-15 boys and girls
Section #183538
Fee: $165
Monday-Friday, July 7 to July 11, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Each day, your child will receive instruction in the basic skills of soccer, as well as game tactics, small game and full field play, all delivered by David Castellanos, Head Men’s and Women’s Soccer Coach at Penn State Abington, and his staff. Coach Castellanos played for the two time NCAA national champion University of Connecticut Huskies and now plays for the Philadelphia Kixx.
Ways to Register for Sports Camps
In Person: Register in Room 122 Sutherland
Monday-Thursday, 8am - 5pm, Friday, 8am - 4:30pm.
Also, Monday-Thursday, 5pm to 9pm, Room 121 Sutherland.
By Mail: Return all forms with check or money order payable to Penn State Abington:
Penn State Abington
Summer Kids College
122 Sutherland Building
1600 Woodland Road
Abington, PA 19001-3990
By Phone: 215-881-7389, with VISA or MasterCard number.
By Fax: 215-881-7317, with VISA or MasterCard number.
For more information about sports camps, please call 215-881-7339.
Please note - we no longer accept WHYY discounts on our camps.
