US Service Academy Information

If you are interested in applying to one of the US Service Academies– such as the Naval Academy or WestPoint please stop in the counseling office and pick up a flyer on session sponsored by US Senator Pat Toomey and Congressman Charlie Dent in the counseling office.  The events take place on Saturday the 29th and we were just notified about them so don’t delay!

Great Summer Opportunities at Penn State

1. PENNSYLVANIA JUNIOR SCIENCE AND HUMANITIES SYMPOSIUM–March 30-April 1
High school science teachers and their best and brightest science students are invited to participate in the 50th Annual Pennsylvania Junior Science and Humanities Symposium,
to be held March 30 through April 1, 2014, at the Penn State University Park campus.
The purpose of the symposium is to encourage talented youth to develop their scientific interests and abilities.
 
2.  WEATHER CAMPS–June 22-27; June 15-20
Please forward this to your weather-minded youth! The deadline to register is June 1.
The Penn State Weather Camp (June 22-27) and Advanced Weather Camp (June 15-20) are resident science camps for students entering grades 8 through 12 in the fall of 2014.
Students can gain weather experience in such activities as launching a weather balloon, simulating a hurricane, and presenting your own TV weathercast.
To learn more and register, visit http://www.outreach.psu.edu/weather-camp

3. COMMUNICATIONS CAMPS–July 6-10

If you know of high school students (entering grades 9 through 12) who might be interested in multimedia journalism or film camps, please forward this email to them.
To learn more and register, visit http://www.outreach.psu.edu/communications-camps
The deadline to register is June 20, 2014. 

4. ARCHITECTURE AND LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE SUMMER CAMP–July 13-17
This camp is available for high school students (entering high school freshman through just-graduated seniors are eligible to attend). Faculty, alumni, and experienced undergraduate and graduate students will mentor the campers, who will use the facilities of the Penn State Stuckeman School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture. Students will try their hand at computer drafting and design and take part in hands-on building and model-making activities.

To learn more and register, visit http://www.outreach.psu.edu/architecture-camps

5.
 SCHOOL OF VISUAL ARTS SUMMER ART CAMP–July 13-19
If you know of a high school student with a strong interest in the visual arts, the 2014 School of Visual Arts (SoVA) Summer Art Camp, July 13-19, at Penn State University Park, was created for them. The camp, open to students entering grades 9 through 12 (and just-graduated seniors), will provide an intensive residential studio workshop program across various art media.

To learn more and register, visit http://www.outreach.psu.edu/visual-arts


6. HONORS MUSIC INSTITUTE­–July 13-19

Do you have a passion for singing or playing music — or do you know someone who does? The Penn State School of Music proudly presents The Honors Music Institute, a one-week immersion in the art of music-making designed for talented high school students entering grades 9 through 12 in fall 2014 (recent high school graduates are also eligible).
 
To learn more about this exciting week, including how to apply and audition, visit http://music.psu.edu/hmi
 

Thaddeus Steven’s Open House

Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology will be holding our Spring Open House on Saturday, April 5. If you have any students who are interested in attending or you are interested please visit our website –
 
 
Registration is not required but encouraged for certain sessions, as there are limited spots available. The event will run from 9 am – 12 pm. It is a great day for students and families to tour campus, speak to current TSCT students, and get any questions they may have answered.

Hands on House opportunity

The Hands On House is looking for students to volunteer to help at their summer camps for children.  This is a great way to get some experience if you are interested in being a teacher and a great way to get your community service requirements completed.
Stop in the counseling office for information.