Summer Science Opportunities
The National Aviary has exciting summer programming to encourage, to teach, and to inspire!
Students in this summer high school academy will learn to navigate the world of computer science. Students will be working in Python, Big Data, Mobile Applications, Web Design, and Operating Systems. The camp will be a project-based curriculum where students will be producing an end result each week. At the end of the camp parents will be invited to see their student's final project. Students entering grades 8-12 are eligible, no experience necessary.
Dates for 2023 not posted yet.
Cost: No cost though donations to the department are appreciated.
2023 Summer Camp registration opens on Mon., Feb. 13 for Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh Members and on Mon., Feb. 20 to the public!
Explore video game science, virtual reality, digital storytelling, space, Vikings, robotics, biology, art, and so much more to foster curiosity and scientific inquiry! Carnegie Science Center offers Summer Camps for kids in Pittsburgh that are exciting, fun, active, and enriching.
Experience your Summer in the City at Point Park University. Summertime is the best time to be in Downtown, Pittsburgh. Our programs span a wide range of subjects and offer students a glimpse into academic college life. It’s the ideal mix of education and fun. Classes are available in athletics, business, cinema arts, communications, dance, engagement and theater.
The ID Tech programs focus on coding, game development, robotics, and design programs for kids and teens.
The school offers camps for students K-12 across a huge variety of topics in academics, athletics and the arts. The 2023 summer catalogue is available and registration has started.
Details for 2023 are not yet available, but in past years a middle school nature/sports program has been available. Check out the linked website for when details are available.
Full week and mini (3 day) camps are available in a variety of science topics like DNA, chemistry, microbiology and robotics. They have 2 different locations and offer classes for grades 4-12. Register before April 1, 2023 for an early bird discount.
The Ellis School has a variety of summer camps for students through grade 10. Follow the link to see this year's offerings.
Winchester Thurston has over 100 programs, taking place at 3 locations, available for kids age 3 through grade 12.
Nature and ecology camps for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. They also have adult sessions and merit badge earning courses for Scouts.
Animal Friends has more traditional summer camps for younger students and a teen camp where students get to help the dogs at become more adoptable by teaching them commands like sit, stay and down. Online registration will begin in the spring.