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

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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 

Volunteers Needed for Food Packing Event

Feed My Starving Children (FMSC) is a Christian organization founded in 1987. Through MobilePack events, FMSC is able to partner with local community organizations to send healthy, safe meals to malnourished children around the world.  Thanks to volunteers packing and covering the expense of the meals, each meal costs less than 25 cents to produce.  Since 1987, FMSC has distributed more than 2 billion meals in nearly 70 countries.

The 7th Lancaster County Feed My Starving Children MobilePack will take place Friday-Sunday, March 25-27, 2022, at Willow Street Mennonite Church, 399 E. Penn Grant Road, Willow Street, PA 17564. 1,250 volunteers will provide 300,000 meals to help alleviate world hunger!  To date, our meals have gone to Somalia, Haiti, Belize, Dominican Republic, Malawi and Uganda. Working together over the last 6 years, more than 6,500 volunteers from our community have come together to send more than 1.3 million meals to those most in need around the world!  

If you are age 5-205, WE NEED YOU!!!!!

How does it work? 1,250 volunteers work during 2 hour shifts to provide 300,000 meals in 3 days.  The volunteers come from churches, businesses, friends, relatives, co-workers and anyone else who would like to participate.  It is an awesome opportunity for families and friends to volunteer and spend time together for a great cause!

COVID 19 Precautions: Masks are not required but may be worn if desired. Hand-washing stations will be implemented this year.  Increased disinfecting practices between shifts per COVID-19 protocols will be in place. All volunteers need to preregister online.

Can anyone do it? For safety and efficiency, required student-to-adult ratios are put in place:

K-2nd grade   1 student to 1 adult

3rd-6th grade   3 students to 1 adult

7th-9th grade   4 students to 1 adult

10th-12th grade  5 students  to 1 adult

Sit down jobs are available as needed.

Does it cost to participate? Every individual who signs up for a packing shift is encouraged to make a personal goal of contributing a minimum of $52.  At the price of less than 25 cents a meal, this covers the cost of 1 box of packed meals (216 meals) which is the average amount a single volunteer packs in a 2 hour period.  Whether a person can contribute 25 cents or $250, we welcome you to participate in the MobilePack event.

Donations may be submitted on-line for our event at:  fmsc.org 

Next click on Volunteer and choose MobilePack Events to find our event. 

Or mailed to:

Feed My Starving Children

ATTN: MobilePack #2203-001MI

401  93rd Avenue NW

Coon Rapids, MN  55433

Make checks payable to FMSC. Write MobilePack #2203-001MI in the memo line.

Where do I sign up? On-line sign upis taking place now at the following link:  fmsc.org 

Next click on Volunteer and choose MobilePack Events to find our event.  You will need to create an account to sign up for the event on-line.

Packing times will be as follows:

Friday, March 25, 2022  1:30-3:30 PM, 4:30-6:30 PM, 7:30-9:30 PM

Saturday, March 26, 2022  10:00 AM-12:00 PM, 1:00-3:00 PM,  4:00-6:00 PM

Sunday, March 27, 2022  1:30-3:30 PM, 4:30-6:30 PM

Some shift times are more popular than others and fill quickly.  

For the second year! Food Collection for the Lanc. Co. Council of Churches Food Hub: Unfortunately, food insecurity is a local challenge as a well as a global one for many.  As a result, in addition to financial donations to cover the cost of the FMSC meals, we are inviting everyone to bring along a non-perishable food item that will be donated to the Lanc. Co. Council of Churches Food Hub that is located in Lancaster city.  Items requested include:

Peanut butter (1 lb. containers),  Canned meats- salmon, chicken or tuna, Rice or brown rice (1 lb. bags), Canned potatoes, Whole grain pasta or Mac & Cheese (12 oz boxes) and Pouch meals (such as Hamburger Helper)

Anyone from Lancaster County may receive food from this location.

Questions? Please email Lora Mangus Wenger, Lanc. Co. FMSC MP Chairperson at lmw4fmsc@gmail.com or call Willow Street Mennonite Church at 717-464-2422.

Still have questions, check out the following video!

Admissions Information Meeting for Military

United States Military Academy at West Point, Valley Forge Military College & Army ROTC at Princeton, Drexel, Temple, Villanova, West Chester, and University of Delaware

Tuesday, 22 March 2022 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Valley Forge Military College
Eisenhower Hall
1001 Eagle Rd
Wayne, PA 19087
Doors open at 6pm.

Parking: In front of the building, next to the parade field.

Join us to learn about exciting opportunities at West Point, Valley Forge & Army ROTC!

Who should attend: Parents, students with an open admissions file, students interested in applying to West Point, Valley Forge Military College, or ROTC in the future; guidance counselors.

Click here to RSVP

NCAA Eligibility

If you or your students are thinking about playing a sport at the college level, look into the NCAA eligibility requirements now. This is great information for 8th grade families as they prepare for the future. Know your options and be prepared. There is a full video with information, here.

You can also visit the NCAA Eligibility Website here.

Thaddeus Stevens has a New Program

The Civil Engineering Construction Technology program will launch in the fall of 2022. We’re accepting applications now!

The civil engineering construction industry provides tremendous career advancement, including transformational financial growth. 

The theory and hands-on field portions of this program will allow students to develop the skills to work in the construction of roadways, municipal and state infrastructure projects, underground utilities, horizontal site development, and construction of water and wastewater infrastructures.

If you like to work outside with innovative equipment, civil construction is right for you. There will also be opportunities to gain field experience during a summer internship. 

For more information, contact our Office of Admissions.

Interested in learning more about our brand new Civil Engineering Construction Technology program? Join us for a virtual info session on February 22 at 7pmStudents who attend this virtual event will have their application fee waived.

Thaddeus Stevens also offer an Associate’s Degree in Water and Environmental Technology.

The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection requires that operators of drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities are certified. Certification is obtained through a combination of exams and operating systems. The completion of an approved associate degree program significantly reduces the number of years of operating experience required for certification. Students in the Water and Environmental Technology program gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for successful completion of Department of Environmental Protection examinations.

Interested in learning more about our Water and Environmental Technology program? Join us for a virtual info session on February 23 at 7pm! You’ll have the chance to meet faculty and members of our admissions team, take a virtual tour of the program lab, get answers to questions, find out about financial aid opportunities, and much more. Students who attend this virtual event will have their application fee waived. See you there!

College Fair Field Trip

Now is a great time to begin your college planning! Join the Counseling Department for a Field trip to the PACAC Lancaster College Fair on Tuesday, March 15 from 9:30 am until 11:20 am. The fair will take place at Thaddeus Stevens College. Field Trip forms are available in the Counseling office and Juniors Google Classroom. Forms must be returned by February 25, 2022.  Cost is free and space is limited. Masks are required for the bus and in the buildings of the college.

This trip is best suited for Juniors and undecided Seniors.

Academy Night- In person at PMHS

 On Friday, February 25th 6:30-8:30 pm, at Penn Manor High School, there will once again be an in-person Academy Night for the 11th District of Pennsylvania.  United States Service Academy Liaison officers, ROTC representatives and DODMERB personnel will be present to brief on their programs.  Information provided will include answers to the following:

    ·       The difference between attending an academy/ROTC and military recruiters
    ·       The value of attending a summer program at an Academy
    ·       Describing the ‘ideal’ candidate
    ·       Determining the difference between a nomination and an appointment

          Especially now, with the changes to SAT/ACT standards, extracurricular push, and hybrid learning, it is important for those students/parents/educators to understand the process and the rigors of the application/admission.

Please contact Mary O’Connor at mary.oconnor@mail.house.gov to RSVP or with any questions.

Click below to download the flier with more information.

FAFSA Help

There are many resources available to help students and parents with the FAFSA and student loan options.

Presented by PHEAA: Financial Aid 101– Understand the financial decisions students need to make concerning higher education. We plan to discuss higher education costs, the types of financial aid available, and how to apply for financial aid.

Presented by PHEAA: FAN Junior Jumpstart– This session will focus on the planning and goal setting high school juniors should be working on to prepare for the financial aid process they’ll face as seniors. All students who are looking into any post secondary education, and their parents, will benefit by the information that will be provided. Join us for a JumpStart!

Presented by PHEAA: FAFSA Overview/Line by Line– Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) Access Partners will present an overview of the 2022–23 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) process. They will guide students and families through a step-by-step process of filing the FAFSA and state grant application.

IU13 Transition to Secondary Education Fair- LIVE Virtual

Wednesday, March 23, 2022
8:00 am – 2:00 pm

High school students with 504 Plans or IEPs and their teachers and parents are
encouraged to attend this year’s live virtual fair to learn about making a successful
transition to post-secondary education. Live sessions by agencies, administrators, and
counselors from various schools and colleges will cover numerous aspects of self-advocacy as well as steps for accessing disability support services in a post-secondary
school environment. Attendees will also be able to view information on colleges and
universities, trade and technical schools, agency, and financial supports with just a click!

Registration opens on January 19, 2022
Register by clicking HERE or go to: https://forms.gle/oe2pLn5UcXvY6nVV8

Road to Safety Scholarship Contest

Each day, over 200 people are injured and 4 people are killed in traffic accidents in Pennsylvania.

At Metzger Wickersham, we have represented thousands of people injured in auto accidentsand we know how a serious or fatal car crash can devastate a victim’s family, friends and the surrounding community.

Many motor vehicle crashes are caused by risky behaviors like driving under the influence of alcohol or texting while driving. These types of accidents are especially heartbreaking because they are fully preventable.

Metzger Wickersham’s scholarship program encourages students to take a stand against dangerous driving. The Road to Safety Scholarship Contest provides high school seniors with the opportunity to submit a creative project about the dangers of drunk driving and/or distracted driving for the chance to win college scholarship money. The ultimate goal of the contest is to help spread the message to drive with safety in mind all the time!

First place winners will receive a $1,000 scholarship, second place winners will receive $750 and third place winners will receive $500.

2021 winner poster: Slow Down: This is not how you want to donate blood

CONTEST RULES

Enter Metzger Wickersham’s Road to Safety Scholarship Contest by submitting a creative project that educates people about the perils of dangerous driving. In your own creative way, tell us how teens can drive with safety in mind, all the time.

Who is Eligible?

Metzger Wickersham’s Road to Safety Scholarship Contest is open to graduating, college-bound high school seniors in Pennsylvania.

Rules

College-bound seniors may enter the contest by submitting a creative project that sends a memorable message about the dangers of drunk driving and/or distracted driving.

Students may submit no more than one entry. All entries must be submitted with a completed 2022 Entry Form.

An entry must fall under at least one of the following categories:

The more creative, the better!

All projects must be the original work of the entrant. Entries cannot include Copyright graphics, photos or songs. We are no longer accepting essays or poems.

PSAs, videos, songs or dances should be no longer than 2 minutes.

If emailing audio or video file, please submit in .mp3, .mov, or .wmv format. You may submit entries via file sharing service (Google Drive, Dropbox, etc.)

For judging purposes, it is preferred to receive a hard copy of artwork submissions. However, if emailing artwork, please submit in JPEG or PDF format.

All submitted entries become the property of Metzger Wickersham law firm. Projects will not be returned to any entrant. Upon submission of a project, entrants acknowledge that Metzger Wickersham will have all rights to use, reproduce, publish, display, distribute or promote the entry as deemed necessary.

How to Enter

All entries must be submitted with a completed 2022 Entry Form.

MAIL ENTRIES TO: Metzger Wickersham Attn: Road to Safety Scholarship Contest 2321 Paxton Church Road Harrisburg, PA 17110

EMAIL ENTRIES TO: road2safety@mwke.com

Deadline

The scholarship entry period deadline for 2022 graduates ends April 1, 2022.