Rising high school sophomores, juniors, and seniors are invited to apply for the Elizabethtown College Engineering Summer Academy. The multi-day program takes place on the College’s beautiful 204-acre campus where students will use engineering, creativity, and scientific innovation to explore the Grand Challenges for Engineering in the 21st century. Through this program you will learn about many different engineering career paths, all while continuing to develop skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork. 

The program will take place July 15-19, 2024 from 7:45 am – 4:30 pm. The cost is $525/participant (includes admissions, materials, and meals), however, there are still numerous FULL scholarships available.  Students will need to provide their own transportation.

For more information and to apply, please click here. The application deadline is May 31, 2024.

The Schreiber Center for Pediatric Development is proud to host an inclusive summer camp for kids, teens, and young adults of ALL abilities where campers can learn, play, and grow together in an inclusive environment that benefits both their campers and volunteers.

They are currently seeking student volunteers for the summer! Volunteers will interact with children from diverse backgrounds, gain valuable experience working with individuals of all abilities, and make a positive difference in the lives of local young people. Volunteers will help oversee fitness, sports, games, arts and crafts, and other camp activities.

The dates and times are as follows:

June 18-20, June 24-27, July 1-3, July 8-11, and July 15-18

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Volunteers are asked to commit to a minimum of two days. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a volunteer at Camp Schreiber, here is the application: https://bit.ly/CampSchreiberVolunteerApplication

Calling all Lancaster County students who are interested in exploring careers in Aviation!

The Aviation STEM Camp is for students entering grades 9-12 and will take place June 12-14, 2024 from 9 am – 1:30 pm at the Listrak Building in Lititiz, PA (west of Lancaster Airport). This is a FREE program and lunch will be provided.

This industry is welcoming the next generation of skilled young persons who will use science, technology, engineering, and math in Aviation. This growing sector offers challenging and well-paid careers for pilots, mechanics, engineers, air traffic controllers, and many others.

At the summer camp, students will enjoy a unique hands-on experience hosted by EMU at Lancaster, Aero-Tech Services, Inc., the Lancaster STEM Alliance, and the Steinman Foundation.

To register, please go to https://emu.edu/lancaster/aviation/2024-summer-camp. Space is limited and offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Attention rising 11th and 12th graders who are Lancaster County residents and interested in STEM – you don’t want to miss this opportunity!

Elizabethtown College’s nationally recognized School of Engineering and Computer Science, in collaboration with the Lancaster County STEM Alliance and Cargas, will host the Momentum Summer Coding Academy, a six-week summer program aiming to ignite high school students’ interest in STEM, particularly computer programming. 

The Academy strives to expose students to the excitement and career prospects within the programming field while providing students with college credit. The program encourages exploration of diverse educational paths, acknowledging alternatives beyond the traditional four-year college route. Students will be exposed to various computing skills including: programming language (Javascript), database creation and maintenance, game development, web development, and cybersecurity.

Participants will have the opportunity to engage with current college students, fostering mentorship and representation, and gain crucial professional skills including resume development, networking etiquette, and guidance on post-secondary processes, ensuring students are well-equipped for future education and career opportunities.

Transportation to and from the academy must be provided.

The following is included in the program: 

• FREE LAPTOP (YOU CAN KEEP!)

• COLLEGE CREDIT THROUGH DUAL ENROLLMENT PROGRAM

• BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

• STIPEND ($300/WEEK)

The academy will take place July 1 – August 9, 2024 (no sessions July 4-5) from 9 am – 2 pm at Cargas (101 N. Queen Street, #300, Lancaster, PA 17603). The application deadline is May 24, 2024. Interested students can apply online at etown.edu/summerprograms. Students can contact mca@etown.edu with any questions. 

All ‘bout Construction (ABC) Girls Camp will be held June 17-20 at Associated Builders & Contractors’ Manheim location. During camp, campers will learn about the construction process, visit local job sites, and build take-home projects.

Please note:

• Camp is FREE
• Open to 14–19-year-old girls
• This is a full-day camp; breakfast snacks and lunch are provided
• Transportation to/from camp is the responsibility of the camper; transportation for field trips is taken care of by ABC
• Priority will be given to first-time applicants
• Space is limited. Applications are due by no later than April 19.

The application is available here and can be emailed to erin@abckeystone.org.