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Summer Camp

Friday, March 15, 2013

CV Hosting 'Camp Invention' Summer Programs

Children will work together to seek innovative solutions to real-world challenges and sharpen critical 21st century learning skills such as teamwork and creative problem solving as they rotate through four modules each day that disguise learning as fun.

In partnership with Invent Now, Chartiers Valley School District is pleased to offer the nationally-acclaimed Camp Invention program to children entering grades one through six this summer. This exciting, weeklong adventure in creativity immerses children in imaginative play that reinforces and supplements school-year learning in the subjects of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM). Children will work together to seek innovative solutions to real-world challenges and sharpen critical 21st century learning skills such as teamwork and creative problem solving as they rotate through four modules each day that disguise learning as fun.  This exciting week begins on June 17, when Kim Saks and Ann Kern will direct the Camp Invention …

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Summer Camp Guide for Western PA

Enrollment is starting soon for many summer camps. Here's a selection of summer camps in southwestern PA.

With the choice and variety of camps available in southwestern Pennsylvania, boredom won't be an option this summer. Organizations, from the YMCA to your local parks and recreation department, offer dozens of camp choices for science, reading, sports, music and more. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a more focused camp, this list features a few in your town and nearby.   Name: South Hills YMCA Summer Camp, Camp Sunshine Type of camp: Day camp Cost: Where: 51 McMurray Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15241 When: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Deadline for registration: Details:  Ages 3-5, grouped according to age (must be potty trained) For more information: dsloan@ymcapgh.org   Name: Western Area YMCA Summer Camp Type of…

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