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Athletics summer camps in baseball, basketball, football, soccer, softball, and volleyball are planned for young athletes. They are managed and promoted by Pitt State coaches. Details can be found here: pittstate.edu/summercamps
Six summer opportunities for youth interested in music are being planned by the Pitt State Music Department, to be taught by music faculty and alumni. Details will be announced soon at pittstate.edu/summercamps
Ages 8-10 years. Cost: Free
This camp will be held in McPherson Hall and Simulation Hospital, home to the School of Nursing. Youth will rotate through six stations to learn about CPR, AEDs, and handwashing, compete in Ace wrap races and a heart blood-flow obstacle course, explore simulated patient care, and use the Anatomage virtual patient. Snacks will be included. The camp will be led by Nursing faculty and senior level students. Registration will open soon at pittstate.edu/summercamps
Ages 16 and up. Free
Those with no experience, those who are seasoned genealogists, and those who are somewhere in between are welcome to attend this workshop focused on learning more about your family’s history. It will be held in a computer lab at 201 Grubbs Hall from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and participants will use the free FamilySearch site to build a family tree. Learn what the sources there mean, where to find numerous additional free online sources, and take printed resource lists home. Teacher: Professor Kelly Woestman, School of History, Philosophy, and Social Sciences. Register by calling 620-235-4944.
Grades 1-3. Cost: $75
This camp will be held at the PSU Natural History Reserve from 9 a.m. to noon each day. Youth will interact with live animals, explore nature, and participate in games and activities that align with educational STEM standards. Teacher: Delia Lister, Biology. Questions and to register: dlister@pittstate.edu
For children who are starting 1st grade this fall. Cost: $20
This camp will be held at the PSU Natural History Reserve from 9 a.m. to noon. Interact with live animals, explore nature, and participate in games and activities that align with educational STEM standards. Teacher: Delia Lister, Biology. Questions and to register: dlister@pittstate.edu
Ages 9-14. Cost: $115
Explore the use of teamwork, programming, brainstorming, construction techniques, robotic basics, and electro-mechanics as you dive into the world of robotics. The camp will be held at the Kansas Technology Center and will be taught by faculty from the Department of Engineering Technology. Questions and to register: 620-235-4370.
Ages 9-14. Cost: $115
Get a fast-paced look at the materials, processes, and design methods involved in the construction industry. Learn 3D building modeling, problem solving, bridge building, safety, and build a doghouse. The camp will be held at the Kansas Technology Center and will be taught by faculty from the School of Construction. Questions and to register: 620-235-6555.
Ages 9-14. Cost: $115
Take your knowledge and skills to the next level as you delve deeper into the world of robotics. Prerequisite: Must have completed Robotics I or have experience with LEGO systems. The camp will be held at the Kansas Technology Center and will be taught by faculty from the Department of Engineering Technology. Questions and to register: 620-235-4370.
Ages 9-14. Cost: $115
Take your construction skills and knowledge to the next level with building walls, pouring concrete, laying brick, and the use of GPS. The camp will be held at the Kansas Technology Center and will be taught by faculty from the School of Construction. Questions and to register: 620-235-6555.