Carlow Summer Programs

College in High School, June 20-June 29

Rising Educators: This innovative two-week, credit-bearing summer program will allow rising juniors and seniors to earn three college credits in the comforts of their own community.

• Obtain instruction and hands-on experience working with children

• Programs are offered at:

  • Hosanna House, open to any community teen who is a rising junior or senior

  • Boys & Girls Club, open to any community teen who is a rising junior or senior  

Summer Workshops, June 20-23 & June 27-30

Prepare to Care: Investigate nursing and healthcare careers this summer. These daytime, non-residential workshops are for high school students who have completed grades 9-11.

• Learn from internationally renowned scientists and healthcare professionals

• Engage in hands-on lab activities

• Observe an open-heart surgery (Prepare to Care I only)

Carlow Summer College, June 20-Aug. 11

Complete 3-6 credits towards a potential academic major or get a head start on first-year academic course requirements.

• Gain valuable college academic preparation skills through fully virtual courses

• Courses offered at a discounted rate of $75/credit ($225 per course)

• Completing college credit while in high school has the potential to save you time and money in the future

Sewickley Public Library: Summer Reading Teen Volunteers

Attention teens! Are you looking for volunteer opportunities over the summer? The Children’s Department is currently looking for teens going into 8th grade through 12th grade to volunteer to assist with our Summer Reading Club. Volunteers help participants track their reading, distribute prizes, and lend a hand to library staff with craft and activity preparation. A variety of shifts are available Mondays – Saturdays to fit varying schedules. All Summer Reading Teen Volunteers should plan to attend one training meeting on either: Thursday, May 16 at 6:30PM – OR – Monday, May 20 at 6:30PM.  If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out the Teen Volunteer form on the SPL Kids page....https://kids.sewickleylibrary.org/

Carnegie Science Center—Teen Volunteer Program

If you’re between the ages of 14–18, volunteer with the science center for an experience in an environment like no other! Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills, make some great friends, and earn references for your college application or your job hunt – all while giving back to the community.  We accept new teen volunteers twice annually: in Summer and during the School Year. Our departments have differing minimum commitments beginning at 50 hours for our Summer Teen volunteers and 100 hours for School Year Teen volunteers.  Click HERE for more info!

UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Teen Volunteer Program

Click HERE to view teen volunteer opportunities at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. 

Sewickley Eye Group 

The Sewickley Eye group is an eye care practice that has been in existence in the western suburbs of Pittsburgh for over 60 years. You may find a career in health care here!! They provide excellent pay and full-time benefits to their employees including health care, dental, 401k, and they are happy to train students. Open positions are Ophthalmic Technician, Optician, or Receptionist. Please contact their Practice Manager, Angie Glumac: aglumac@sewickleyeyegroup.com.

FREE—Point Park Sports Business Camp: June 24 -June 26 (Commuter)

Ever consider a career working in professional sports?  The Point Park Sports Business Camp provides you with three days of learning about exciting careers working for the Pirates, Penguins, Steelers, Riverhounds and more. Each day, you’ll learn about the business of sports from professionals from local sports teams, then get a behind the scenes tour of a local sports facility!  And the best part, the camp is completely FREE thanks to our friends at Brentwood Bank. Information Link

Girls Summer Math Camp

Date and Venue: August 12-16th, 2024 Department of Mathematics at the University of Pittsburgh

The event is free of charge. They will specifically encourage females of underserved backgrounds and groups to apply

Registration Link:  Please register by May 15, 2024 and have a recommendation letter sent by your teacher to this address: girlsatPitt@gmail.com by May 30, 2024. Event Description: This 5-day long event is aimed at female high school students (ages 13-16) attending schools in the greater Pittsburgh area with the objective to expose the participants to different areas in mathematics and thereby spark the interest in mathematics among female pupils and contribute to the development of future female scientists.

• PAID—University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health seeking students for a Youth Collaborative Research Team Researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Public Health are recruiting youth ages 13-17 to be a part of the MYTH Youth Collaborative. The MYTH Youth Collaborative will assist researchers in conducting a research project investigating nicotine and tobacco misinformation on social media. This includes helping researchers to develop study materials such as surveys as well as creating health communication messages to counteract health misinformation. MYTH Youth Collaborative members will meet with study team members via Zoom approximately 1-2 times per month. This is a paid opportunity. Interested youth can find more information HERE. Permission for participation will be obtained from both youth and their parents/guardians before they can participate in the MYTH Youth Collaborative.