West Point Summer Leaders Experience

On Wednesday, March 15th, West Point Admissions is hosting a Facebook Live session covering our Summer Leaders Experience (SLE), a one week summer camp in June at West Point. At SLE, students get to live in the barracks, eat in the mess hall, experience academic workshops, and complete two military days. Students enjoy making friends and working closely with West Point Cadets. Students may sign up at westpoint.edu. Log into the Facebook Page “West Point Admissions” at 6pm to hear all about SLE.

2023 Road to Safety Scholarship Contest

Each year, many young lives are drastically changed or cut short by risky behaviors like driving under the influence of alcohol or texting while driving. Motor vehicle crashes involving teenagers are especially heartbreaking, because most of these teen tragedies are fully preventable. Metzger Wickersham law firm is now accepting entries for the tenth annual 2023 Road to Safety Scholarship Contest, which encourages young drivers to get involved in spreading the message to keep our roads safe.

Pennsylvania college-bound high school seniors may submit a creative project about the dangers of drunk driving or distracted driving for their chance to win college scholarship money. First, second and third place winners will be selected by our panel of judges and will receive $1,000$750 and $500 scholarships, respectively.

Vaping Prevention and Awareness Night

On March 9, 2023, Lampeter-Strasburg will be hosting a Vaping Prevention and Awareness Night in the High School Performing Arts Center beginning at 6:00PM. This special event is intended for all Lancaster County community members and will be presented by the Caron Foundation. This one hour live presentation provides parents and caregivers of elementary, middle and high school students with research-based information that can help reduce the chances that their teen will engage in substance use.

Please review the brochure to learn more information about this vaping prevention event. Should you have any questions, please contact Lampeter-Strasburg High School Principal, Dr. Ben Feeney, benjamin_feeney@l-spioneers.org or 717-464-3311.

ROCK Lititz Career Exploration Conference

This unique event held on April 27th will showcase jobs ranging from design, engineering, manufacturing, finance, scenic art, operations, across a fast-paced, creative and technical industry. Rock Lititz is accepting student applications now through March 17th. Participants will be notified by March 31. Transportation, lunch, and chaperones provided. Apply here: www.surveymonkey.com/r/LECE_HS23

Messiah College Announces Open House

Attending an Open House is a great way to discover if Messiah is the right fit for you!

Explore the academic programs you’re interested in, get a feel for our campus culture, meet our students and faculty, take a campus tour, and learn more about what it means to be part of the Messiah family. Interested in extending your stay? Consider an overnight experience before the event.

https://www.messiah.edu/info/21371/open_house

Mock Craft Competition in March

Local Mock Competition will be held on March 3 at our facility in Manheim. The mock competition is a timed event for the 4th-year apprentices who will represent us at the National Craft Competition in Kissimmee, Florida. Our goal is to showcase the trades and highlight these apprentices, but to also provide a crowd and an atmosphere that is more like what they will encounter at the actual competition. If you are interested in attending, please reach out to the counseling office for more details.

2022 IU13 Summer Enrichment Camps

2022 IU13 Summer Enrichment Camps
Volunteer Opportunities!
✓ Are you studying education in college or considering a career in education?
✓ Do you enjoy helping kids learn and thrive in STEM classes or related activities?
✓ Do you need volunteer hours for school or to build your resume?
IU13 offers challenge, learning, and fun through its summer programs for students. Each camp is set up as an enrichment opportunity that requires teamwork, flexibility, and social interaction on the part of campers. Challenging concepts are explored in fun, interactive ways. This summer, favorite camps are being offered again and new camps are being introduced!

This summer there are two outdoor enrichment camps that need volunteers:
Survival in the Wilderness – 3-Day Camp
o Tuesday-Thursday, June 28-30, 2022 – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
o Campers: Grades 4-8
o Location: Lancaster County Central Park’s Pavilion #11,
733 Williamson Road, Lancaster, PA
Water Everywhere! – 3-Day Camp
o Tuesday-Thursday, July 19-21, 2022 – 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
o Campers: Grades 2-5
o Location: Lancaster County Central Park’s Pavilion #11,
733 Williamson Road, Lancaster, PA
We are looking for responsible student volunteers, entering Grades 9-12 or college students, who are good role models and will engage with all campers in a positive way while embracing the guidance offered by camp instructors and IU13 staff. If you have any questions or want to apply to be a summer camp volunteer, please email enrichment@iu13.org or call 717-606-1822.
NOTE: As required by law, background clearances will be necessary, but costs are minimal for those volunteering. IU13 will be happy to verify your service hours for school or club requirements.

For more details on any of our 2022 camps…

Visit our website: www.iu13.org and search Summer Enrichment Camps.

Contact Information
Lancaster-Lebanon IU13
Janice Estabrook
(717)606-1732 • janice_estabrook@iu13.org

Aviation Camp

There is  an exciting opportunity for Lancaster County high school students interested in aviation, engineering, mechanics and more. In partnership with EMU Aviation, Aero-Tech Services & Lancaster County STEM Alliance- we are thrilled to bring you A-TEAM (Aviation- technicians, engineers, aviators & mechanics)!

This three-day experience will take place on June 22nd, 23rd & 24th from 9 AM- 1:30 PM at the Lancaster Airport. Aviation camp is FREE, but spots are limited. Interested students entering grades 9 through 12 should submit 1-3 paragraphs on why they want to attend. They should apply via the link below. These three days of hands-on, immersive learning will even include a discovery flight! Transportation support may be available for students with need. 

Cost: Free Lunch will be provided.

Applications due: May 16 Students will be notified: May 26

Questions? Contact: owalters@lnpnews.com

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/8KBCKWQ

PHEAA April Webinars

Covering the Gap – pieces of the puzzle to help pay the bill    

4/12  6:30 pm  and  4/19 Noon – Tuesdays

Understanding education balances can be confusing and whether you’re trying to address the costs or beginning to plan for higher education, this review is for you.  Join PHEAA representatives Linda Pacewicz and Daniel Wray for a 1 hour webinar that will emphasize best practices (such as seeking grants and scholarships first), remind families about additional resources (such as payment plans), and review private/alternative loans as a last resort in the process of covering the Gap and keeping balances affordable.  The discussion will also include the basics of credit, what factors impact a credit score, how can a credit score be improved and the effects on your borrowing capability

Borrowing for Education – which loan is right for me?  

4/14 Noon  and  4/21 6:30pm – Thursdays

I’ve done everything right so far: found the perfect school, made it through the admissions process, filed my FAFSA, filed my State Grant Form, applied for scholarships, researched higher education costs and calculated my funding gap.  Now that I can see an education loan is a necessity, where do I go from here?  What loan programs are available? What are the advantages and disadvantages of the various types?  Join financial aid experts Linda Pacewicz and Dan Wray of the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) for a 1 hour webinar to review the different borrowing options and examine the details associated with each option.  Linda and Dan will answer your questions as you sort out the information and make decisions that are right for you and your family.

Register for all webinars at pheaa.org/virtual

Virtual College Fair

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Virtual College Fair
Registration is Open!
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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Educational Sessions at 4pm
College Presentations at 5pm, 6pm, 7pm

Registration is now open for our Virtual College Fair! Sign-up to virtually connect with colleges and universities from around the country for free. During the Virtual College Fair, you will have the chance to hear from many different colleges. You can choose which colleges you want to hear from by registering for their sessions. You and your family can ask questions of the college representatives throughout the presentations too! Each program will start with a college knowledge session:  
April 19 – Ask a Counselor
April 27 – Financial Aid