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June 8-12, 2006: Field Biology Camp at Messiah University
During this camp, students will become field biologists, exploring animal communities and habitats using field equipment and techniques. Each day will be spent primarily outside tracking animals, setting live mammal traps, electrofishing, among other hands-on activities. This camp focuses on mammals, birds, herps, insects, and plants of Pennsylvania to explain larger biological concepts. Cost is $375, is for students entering grades 9-12, lunch is included, and scholarships are available. Click here to apply.

July 6-24, 2026: IUP Dual Enrollment Design, Build, & Play Summer Honors Program
The Cook Honors College at Indiana University of PA will offer this Dual Enrollment course for instrucation credits as HNRC 281. It is a three-week course comprised of two hands-on workshops for one week on campus and two weeks of online instruction from home. The total cost for room, board, programming, and three credits of instruction is $675. The two main areas of focus are games and storytelling with Dr. Mile Sell (English) and creative engineering in their STEAMSHOP with Dr. Rick Adkins (Mathematics). For more information about the summer program, click here. To apply for the dual enrollment, click here.

July 6- 9, 2026: McDaniel College, College Readiness Program
McDaniel's Summer College Readiness Program is designed for high school students with diagnosed learning disabilities who want to try out college life. Through college-level classroom and social experiences combined with structured support, students leave with a customized post-program assessment that identifies individual strengths and areas for growth, helping them prepare for a confident, successful college experience. This is for students who will graduate in 2027 or will graduate in 2026 and take a gap year. The cost is $1,999 and includes food, housing, and all programming. Click here to learn more.

July 8-10, 2026: Plant Biology Camp at Messiah College
This camp will cover a wide range of topics from observing plant cells and structures to various growing methods and environmental adaptations. Students will collect field samples and examine specimens under the microscope in the lab with a focus on plants of Pennsylvania. The cost is $250, scholarships are available, lunch is included, and for students entering grades 9-12.
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July 21-24, 2026: Forensics Camp at Messiah College
Over the course of several days, students will learn various evidence collection and evaluation techniques, studying both macroscopic and microscopic specimens. Students will use their skillset to examine a mock crime scene at the end of the week. This camp is for students entering grades 9-12. The cost is $350 and scholarships are available. Lunch is included. Click here to apply.