Softball Camp (ages 8 to 13)

Softball camp is designed to improve campers’ skills in all facets of the game. Hitting, defensive skills, base running, defensive strategies, and bunting will all be covered. Please bring a bagged lunch.

Date: Monday–Thursday, June 17–20, 2019Times: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Cost: $159 (includes T-shirt)

Baseball Camp (ages 8 to 13)

This camp will teach the fundamental skills needed to be a successful baseball player. Hitting, bunting, defensive skills, base running, and game management will be covered. Please bring a bagged lunch.

Date: Monday–Thursday, June 17–20, 2019Times: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Cost: $159 (includes T-shirt)

Fitness Camp (ages 8 to 14)

This coed camp is designed to promote fitness for life through a variety of physical activities. Campers will play a variety of games throughout the week–baseball, softball, basketball, volleyball, dodge ball, running, miniature golf, soccer, tennis, and football to name a few. Please bring a bagged lunch.

Dates: Monday–Friday, June 24–28 2019Times: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Cost: $199 (includes T-shirt)

Boys’ Basketball Camp (ages 8 to 14)

This camp will teach the fundamental skills needed to be a successful basketball player. Shooting, dribbling, passing, defense, team defense, and rebounding will be covered. Please bring a bagged lunch.

Dates: Monday–Thursday, July 8–11, 2019Times: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Cost: $159 (includes T-shirt)

Girls’ Basketball Camp (ages 8 to 14)This camp will teach the fundamental skills needed to be a successful basketball player. Shooting, dribbling, passing, defense, team defense, and rebounding will all be covered. Please bring a bagged lunch.

Dates: Monday–Thursday, July 15-18, 2019Times: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Cost: $159 (includes T-shirt)

Soccer Camp (ages 8 to 14)

This coed camp is designed to improve the campers’ skills in all areas of the game. Shooting, passing, dribbling, and defense are just a few of the skills that will be covered. Please bring a bagged lunch.

Dates: Monday–Thursday, July 22-25, 2019Times: 6:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.Cost: $119 (includes T-shirt)

High School Soccer Camp (ages 14 to 17)

High School soccer camp is designed for teams or individuals. Morning training sessions will focus on both skill development and tactical awareness. Afternoons are spent working on small group and large group tactics while playing game related matches.

Dates: Monday–Thursday, July 22-25, 2019Times: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Cost: $159 (includes T-shirt)

E-games Camp (ages 8 to 14)

This coed camp is designed for gamers of all experience levels. Campers will play a variety of games and have the opportunity to take part in tournaments and free play. Sports, adventure, and other genres will be covered. Please bring a bagged lunch.

Dates: Monday-Thursday, July 22-25, 2019Times: 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.Cost: $189

High School Volleyball Camp (ages 14 to 17)

This camp is designed for experienced players (this is not a camp for beginners). All aspects of the game will be covered each morning through drills. Each afternoon will be filled with competitive games and drills. Please bring a bagged lunch.

Dates: Monday–Thursday, July 29–August 1, 2019Times: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Cost: $189 (includes T-shirt)

Volleyball Camp (ages 8 to 13)

All aspects of being a successful volleyball player will be covered, including the fundamentals of setting, passing, and defense. Games will also be played daily. Please bring a bagged lunch.

Dates: Monday–Thursday, August 5–8, 2019Times: 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Cost: $159 (includes T-shirt)

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Robotics (ages 8 to 10)

Use The LEGO® Mindstorm Invention Kit to design and build a robot. The RCX programming code used by LEGO® was developed with the MIT Media Lab. Find out if your robot can navigate through the maze! On the last day of this camp, teams will compete, operating robots through a challenging obstacle course.

Dates: Monday–Friday, July 8–12, 2019Times: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Cost: $139 (includes snacks and T-shirt)

Advanced Robotics (ages 11 to 14)

Adding to the activities in the Robotics camp, this advanced robotics camp uses C Code to program your robots to perform specific sequences and operations. Also included is an exploration of the VEX Robotics Design System.

Dates: Monday–Friday, July 8–12, 2019Times: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Cost: $139 (includes snacks and T-shirt)

Wizardry School (ages 8 to 15)*

In this camp based on J.K. Rowling’s best-selling novels, campers will be sorted into the Houses of Gryffindor, Ravenclaw, Slytherin, or Hufflepuff. Dark arts, potions, and herbology are included activities. Design your own newsletter, modeled after the “Quibbler” or “Daily Prophet” and learn how to play Quidditch the Penn State way! On the last day of camp, friends and family are invited to cheer campers on during the Quidditch Tournament as they vie for the coveted Quidditch Cup! *Campers must have read at least the first novel, “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone®”, to be accepted into Hogwarts School at Penn State Beaver. Please bring a bagged lunch.*Disclaimer: This event is not endorsed, sanctioned, or any other way supported, directly or indirectly, by Warner Bros. Entertainment, the Harry Potter book publishers, or J.K. Rowling and her representatives.

Dates: Monday–Friday, July 15–July 19, 2019Times: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Cost: $309 (includes snacks and T-shirt, and field trip)

NEW! World Explorer’s Camp (ages 5 to 9)

Ready, set, explore! Immerse yourself in the language, culture, and architecture of a different country each day. Discover the castles of Germany, virtually tour France, paint in the style of the Impressionists, make your own Mexican maracas and more! Learn how to write your name and introduce yourself in Mandarin, German, French, and Spanish!

Dates: Monday–Friday, July 22–July 26, 2019Times: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 noonCost: $139

Demigod’s Quest Camp (ages 7 to 13)*

Could you have hero-potential? Immerse yourself in Greek mythology and fulfill your destiny silencing the constant hounding of mythological creatures. Based on the famous “Percy Jackson & the Olympians®” novels* campers will be sorted into the cabins of their parent-god: Athena, Artemis, Apollo, Ares, Poseidon, Hermes, Hephaestus or Hades and then transformed into demigods! Projects will include potion making; Greek mythology; war journalism; literature; and art. Enjoy sports education with sword training, javelin throwing, Capture the Flag, and other activities!*Disclaimer: This event is not endorsed, sanctioned, or any other way supported, directly or indirectly, by Disney-Hyperion or Fox Entertainment.

Dates: Monday–Friday, August 5-9, 2019Times: 9:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.Cost: $250 (includes snacks, T-shirt, field trip)

Coding CampAcquire basic programming skills, create computer programs with loops and events, and write algorithms for everyday tasks. Using code.org students will learn to collaborate with others in meaningful ways to investigate different problem-solving techniques; persist in the face of difficult tasks; and learn about internet safety. This camp also teaches important critical thinking skills necessary to gain a better understanding of computer science.

Ages 7-10Dates: Monday–Friday, August 5–9, 2019Times: 9:00 a.m.–NoonCost: $139 (includes a snack and T-shirt)

Ages 11-15Dates: Monday– August 5–9, 2019Times: 1:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m.Cost: $139 (includes a snack and T-shirt)

Musical Theatre: Annie JR. (ages 7 to 15)

Annie JR. features everyone’s favorite little redhead in her very first adventure. With featured roles and ensemble parts for orphans, servants and tourists. Participating in Annie JR. will be the highlight of your child’s summer. At the end of the week, campers will perform for their friends and family. Please bring a bagged lunch.

Dates: Monday–Friday, July 8-12, 2019Times: 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.Cost: $229 (includes a snack and T-shirt)

Intergalactic Academy (ages 8 to 12) *

The film series Star Wars® has been an inspiration to generations of scientists, engineers, and devotees of every age. Campers will study the history of the light saber, the way of the Force, and participate in a Jedi Training Course including light saber safety. Basic combat will be taught for safe saber sparring. Campers will also participate in Jedi games and competitions.*Disclaimer: This event is not endorsed, sanctioned, or any other way supported, directly or indirectly, by 20th Century Fox, Universal Studios, The Walt Disney Studios, Lucasfilm and/or any representa-tives of those previously mentioned.

Dates: Monday–Friday, June 17–21, 2019Times: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Cost: $139 (includes snacks and T-shirt)

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Kids Learn to Cook (ages 7 to 10)

This camp, directed by Penn State Beaver chefs, will provide hands-on cooking lessons for children in a deliciously fun and educational way. Campers will have the opportunity to explore the campus’ Bistro and the industrial cooking equipment used there. The last day, campers will share foods they have made from a mystery basket. Family members are welcome to attend at the end of the last day.

Dates: Monday–Friday, June 24–June 28, 2019Morning SessionTimes: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.Cost: $139 plus $25 lab fee(includes cookbook, ingredients, and an apron)

Kids Cooking:Mystery Basket Challenge (ages 11 to 14)

Directed by Penn State Beaver chefs, campers will work as parts of teams and individually to complete daily mystery basket challenges—just like those featured on their favorite cooking shows! This camp provides hands-on cooking lessons illustrating food and kitchen tools safety. Family members are welcome to attend at the end of the last day.

Dates: Monday–Friday, June 24–June 28, 2019Times: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $189 plus $25 lab fee (includes cookbook, ingredients, and an apron)

Crime Scene Investigation (ages 9 to 14)

Role-play as detectives and scientists working in teams to investigate a simulated crime scene. Campers will analyze clues and learn to use forensic techniques to collect evidence and interpret situations. Campers will also use a mathematical deduction and scientific reasoning skills to solve the crime.

Dates: Monday–Friday, July 8–12, 2019Times: 9:00 a.m.–NoonCost: $139 (includes a snack and T-shirt)

You be the Chemist (ages 8 to 12)

Participate in scientific experimentation and learn to use scientific method-ology to explore such topics as chemical reactions, polymers, thermal conductivity, solubility and more! 

Dates: Monday – Friday, July 8–12, 2019Times: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Cost: $139 (includes snacks and T-shirt)

Make It and Take It:Upcycling Art Projects (ages 8 to 14)

Discover the science behind materials that can be upcycled into useable items. In this hands-on camp, you will create your own unique items by repurposing otherwise discarded materials into useable objects to take home with you. Activities may include sustainable gardening, rope making, wood crafting, fiber projects and more. 

Dates: Monday-Friday, July 8-12, 2019 Times: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Cost: $139 (includes snacks and take-home projects)

Penn State Beaver is proud to offer academic youth camps that embrace STE(A)M in fun and educational ways

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