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Table of Contents PA Cyber’s summer activities offer students of all age groups opportunites to learn something new and have fun while school’s out. Take on an adventure, learn a new skill, and get to know your peers. We offer a mix of virtual and in-person programs. These activies do not offer credit toward graduation.

Virtual Summer Clubs

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Elementary Middle School High School Regional Office Camps

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ArtReach Camps (In Person)

18-19

ArtReach Camps (Virtual)

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VIRTUAL SUMMER CLUBS

Elementary Archie’s Art Academy K-2 Grade Level: K-2 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: T/Th 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Students will use a variety of materials to create hands-on art projects that will teach them about art history. They will have fun while creating beautiful masterpieces.

All grades listed apply to your child’s grade for the 2023–2024 school year.

Session One: 6/12–6/30 Session Two: 7/10–7/28 Six-Week Session: 6/12–7/28*

Archie’s Art Academy 3-5 Grade Level: 3-5 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: T/TH 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Students will use a variety of materials to create hands-on art projects that will teach them about art history. They will have fun while creating beautiful masterpieces.

Bookworm Buddies *Six-week clubs will meet once per week beginning the week of June 12 and then run through July 28, with the week of July 3 off for Summer Break.

Please contact Jane Camp if you have questions about Virtual Summer Clubs: jane.camp@pacyber.org

Grade Level: 3-5 Session: Six-Week Session Meeting Time: M 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Nothing says summer like a good book and some sunshine. We will read two adventure books in this club to help us stay sharp over the summer months. Readers are leaders!

Caterpillars to Butterflies Grade Level: Session 1 K-2; Session 2 3-5 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: T/TH 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Watch nature come alive with butterfly metamorphosis: the amazing process of how caterpillars become butterflies. Club members will receive a kit complete with caterpillars and lodgings. In each session, we will discuss changes and progress. After our caterpillars emerge as butterflies, we release them into the world!

Chess Club Grade Level: 3-8 Session: Six-Week Session Meeting Time: W 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM The game of chess develops camaraderie, competition, patience,

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power, and perseverance. This club is open to novices as well as more experienced players. Lessons will be kept short, with the emphasis on actual play. Players are encouraged to keep their cameras on to encourage a strong community and open communication, and to learn to enjoy the game of chess!

Just Kitten Around - Cat Club Grade Level: K-5 Session: Session 2 July 10-July 28 Meeting Time: M/TH 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Calling all cat lovers! Would you like to learn how to train your cat, discover why cats purr along with other fun facts, and explore cat breeds? If so, this is the club for you! You will get to create your own Cat Journal and work with friends on cat projects.

Let’s Grow! Garden Club Grade Level: K-5 Session: Session 1 June 12-June 30 Meeting Time: M/F 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM We all know that fruits and veggies are healthy for you, so why not grow our own? In this club, we will learn how to start your own garden. You will grow your own crops and watch them grow. And the best part is, you’ll be able to eat what you make!

Little Yogis Grade Level: K-2 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: T/W 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Namaste, friends! Have fun exploring themed yoga and mindfulness activities. Create a wellness journal on our path to a healthy body and mind.

Make & Mail Friendship Bracelets Grade Level: 4-8 Session: Six-Week Session Meeting Time: W 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Do you love getting mail? In this club, we are going to learn many different techniques for making friendship bracelets, which can also be used as bookmarks. Each week, we will work on a new design and then mail them to one another. We will begin with a simple style and progress to more complicated patterns as the weeks go by. Club members will enjoy receiving and sending new bracelets to new friends made within this club.

Mess Makers Grade Level: 3-8 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: T/TH 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Who doesn’t love to make a little mess? In this summer workshop, we will make some messy masterpieces using bubbles, shaving cream, paint, and more! So this summer, let’s get outside and make a mess!

Trees of PA Grade Level: K-5 Session: Session 1 June 12-June 30 Meeting Time: M/W 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM PA Trees are a Cool Breeze Club: Our first five sessions will be about learning and discussing the popular trees native to Pennsylvania. During our exploration of trees, club members will work on identifying trees by their leaves. Each student will be encouraged to share the trees in their yards and/or local surroundings. Our club activities will include outdoor exploration and leaf collection. In fact, the last week will be for leaf presentations and what club members learned about their favorite tree(s).

Under the Sea Grade Level: K-5 Session: Session 1 June 12-June 30 Meeting Time: M/TH 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Are you ready for an Under the Sea adventure? We will explore the fascinating creatures that exist under the sea, learn the habitats of animals that call the sea their home, and learn how you can help preserve this fragile ecosystem. Arts, crafts, and creating a journal make this club an engaging experience for our youngest learners.

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Middle School

Designing with Duct Tape

Bat Habitat

Grade Level: 6-12 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: M/W 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Grade Level: 6-12 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: T/TH 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Most people wince at the sight of a bat or when simply hearing about them. Bats are one of the most misunderstood animals. Students will learn all about bat facts and the common myths that simply aren’t true.

Students will also get to build their own bat box from a DIY bat box/house kit, which will be provided.

Chess Club Grade Level: 3-8 Session: Six-Week Session Meeting Time: W 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM The game of chess develops camaraderie, competition, patience, power, and perseverance. This club is open to novices as well as more experienced players. Lessons will be kept short, with the emphasis on actual play. Players are encouraged to keep their cameras on to encourage a strong community and open communication, and to learn to enjoy the game of chess!

Christian Creations Grade Level: 6-8 Session: Session 1 June 12-June 30 Meeting Time: T/TH 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Christian Creations is a summer extension of Connect Jr. Bible Club that focuses on arts and crafts. Let’s celebrate and share God’s joy and love while making beautiful creations of our own!

Cross Stitching with Archie Grade Level: 6-12 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: T/TH 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Do you want a new hobby that is calm and creative? Are you up for working on your artistry this summer? If that sounds like you, join Cross Stitching with Archie! You will learn the basics of cross stitch, work on some projects, and have fun as we practice and create together.

Students will use basic materials and duct tape to make a variety of projects such as pencil cases, wallets, and more. We will use tape to add some fun to your everyday, average school supplies.

Esports Video Gaming Club Grade Level: 7-12 Session: Six-Week Session Meeting Time: W 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Student-led, this will be a fun few weeks of discussions, strategy sharing, and gaming. Discussions will include the competitive environment of esports, career opportunities, health, nutrition, and more. Esports will continue to participate in summer tournaments and provide an inhouse tournament for those able to participate.

Fishing Is Fantastic Grade Level: 6-12 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: Session 1 W/F 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Session 2 M/T 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Students will learn all about the fishing experience.

Sessions include an introduction to fishing, where to fish, stocking schedules, water safety, laws, processing, cooking, and more. Fishing kit provided!

Global Education Club Board Game Fun Grade Level: 7-12 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: T/TH 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Global Education Club inspires students to learn about life in different countries. Students learn about foreign cultures, the joy of travel, and history of lands far away.

Students will be sent materials to create their own game involving culture, travel, and/or history to play with family and friends. Students in grades 7-12 are encouraged to explore the world and have fun!

Session One: 6/12 - 6/30 | Session Two: 7/10 - 7/28 | Six-Week Session: 6/12 - 7/28

Green Thumb Club Grade Level: 6-8 Session: Session 1 June 12-June 30 Meeting Time: T/TH 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Houseplants are MAGIC. They can clean our air and help create a healthy environment. In this engaging club, students will discover how to identify, care for, and learn to plant houseplants. Each member will receive their own Bonsai tree kit to nurture and care for.

GSA Summer Safe Space Grade Level: 6-8 Session: Session 1 June 12-June 30 Meeting Time: T/Th 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM The GSA Summer Safe Space is an opportunity to bring LGBTQ+ students and allies together to socialize, learn, advocate, collaborate, and problem solve around the issues that affect their community. During the session, we will learn how to volunteer at local shelters, DIY some animal toys, and read Meow or Never by Jazz Taylor. Students and parents considering this club are encouraged to contact the school for additional information regarding this text and its subject matter.

Hoops & Loops - Embroidery for Beginners Grade Level: 6-12 Session: Six-Week Session Meeting Time: W 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM In this club, participants will be introduced to a variety of embroidery stitches. No prior experience required! We will practice the basics and create a small ‘sun sampler’ and an Archie bag. After these two projects, we will move onto a work of your own. We will learn lettering designs and techniques, how to embroider directly onto fabric/ shirts/jeans, and design good patterns for your own project.

Hot Off the Press Grade Level: 7-12 Session: Six-Week Session Meeting Time: T 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Be first to break the latest news at PA Cyber! We are looking for writers of all levels. Students will learn the ins and outs of writing newspaper articles for the PA Cyber Press. Students will learn how to interview sources and write up articles that captivate and inform readers. Finally, we’ll learn how to create a design that highlights the article topic and draws readers in.

Let’s Be Fly & Tie Dye

Making Macramé: Learning Woven Art

Grade Level: 6-8 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: T/TH 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Grade Level: 7-12 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: T/TH 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Tie dye is no longer a vintage style. The colorful print is making a major comeback. Express yourself with a unique design that only you can make. Students will create three one-of-a-kind projects that you will be proud to wear. *Session 2 will include three different projects.

Macramé is a versatile form of using fiber to tie different knots to create beautiful patterns. Students will learn the basic primary knots used to create macramé and learn some basic patterns to create their own macramé.

Macramé starter kit provided.

Make & Mail Friendship Bracelets

Mess Makers

Grade Level: 4-8 Session: Six-Week Session Meeting Time: W 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Grade Level: 3-8 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: T/TH 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Do you love getting mail? In this club, we are going to learn many different techniques for making friendship bracelets, which can also be used as bookmarks. Each week, we will work on a new design and then mail them to one another. We will begin with a simple style and progress to more complicated patterns as the weeks go by. Club members will enjoy receiving and sending new bracelets to new friends made within this club.

Who doesn’t love to make a little mess? In this summer workshop, we will make some messy masterpieces using bubbles, shaving cream, paint, and more! So this summer, let’s get outside and make a mess!

Session One: 6/12 - 6/30 | Session Two: 7/10 - 7/28 | Six-Week Session: 6/12 - 7/28

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Mosaic Madness Grade Level: 6-8 Session: Session 1 June 12-June 30 Meeting Time: M/W 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Are you looking for a creative outlet that allows you to get your hands dirty? Then look no further. Join us as we create mosaic designs on everyday objects using colored glass pieces and grout.

Outdoors Club Grade Level: 6-8 Session: Six-Week Session Meeting Time: T 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Do you love the great outdoors? The Outdoors Club will encourage students to participate in outdoor activities and appreciate Pennsylvania’s woods and streams.

Students will be empowered to share their stories and knowledge with other club members. Students will learn to approach outdoor recreation activities with the proper knowledge and safety in mind. Participation will prepare students for a lifetime of fun and recreation in the outdoors. Students of all outdoor experience levels are welcome.

Paint Pouring Club Grade Level: 6-12 Session: Session 2 July 10-July 28 Meeting Time: T/TH 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM The ART of the Pour! Paint pouring can be relaxing and does not require a background in art. Students will learn how to mix acrylic paint for different types of pours and how to use different tools to create a variety of pieces.

Paper Quilling - 3D Art Grade Level: 6-12 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: M/W 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Students will learn the art of paper quilling or paper rolling to create 3D paper art pieces. Using strips of paper, we will roll the paper into different shapes that we can put together to create canvas and shadow box creations.

Recycled Tees Please Grade Level: 6-12 Session: Session 2 July 10-July 28 Meeting Time: T/Th 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Pull out those old T-shirts and give them some new life.

In this workshop, we will use your old T-shirts to do some pretty awesome projects. We will learn a simple marker tie-dye technique, make a piece of art to hang, make a small take-along bag, and many more. Come join in on the adventure while we recycle your old tees.

Taste Test - DECA Middle School Grade Level: 6-8 Session: Session 2 July 10-July 28 Meeting Time: T/ W 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM TikTok food critics go viral, so why can’t DECA join in the fun? In this Taste Test, you will be the one deciding which product is best! There are so many options to choose from: Coke vs. Pepsi, Lays vs. Ruffles, Hershey vs. Mars.

We will be comparing brands, packaging, commercials, etc. to see if all the hype really stands up to flavor. If you like snacking and want to learn about marketing, then this club is for you!

Unsolved History Club Grade Level: 6-8 Session: Six-Week Session Meeting Time: W 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM Unsolved History Club will engage and motivate students to think critically and form opinions on unexplained or unsolved questions throughout history. Students will learn to research various topics and differentiate fact from fiction. From this they will gain a better understanding of historical events and be able to formulate their own theories on some of history’s greatest mysteries.

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High School

Ear Buds | Podcast Club

Anime Fan Club

Grade Level: 9-12 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: T/TH 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Grade Level: 9-12 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: T/TH 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Anime lover? In this club, students can vibe with other anime fans. We’ll talk about One Piece, Hunter x Hunter, Naruto, Dragon Ball Z, My Hero Academia, and any others.

Have you ever wondered how podcasts are created?

In this club, students will learn the art of recording, producing, and broadcasting for the highly acclaimed podcast series, “Shifting Perspectives.” Every member of the club will be assigned various responsibilities such as hosting, editing, and conducting guest interviews throughout the production process.

Bat Habitat

Esports Video Gaming Club

Grade Level: 6-12 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: T/TH 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Grade Level: 7-12 Session: Six-Week Session Meeting Time: W 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Most people wince at the sight of a bat or when simply hearing about them. Bats are one of the most misunderstood animals. Students will learn all about bat facts and the common myths that simply aren’t true.

Students will also get to build their own bat box from a DIY bat box/house kit, which will be provided.

Student-led, this will be a fun few weeks of discussions, strategy sharing, and gaming. Discussions will include the competitive environment of esports, career opportunities, health, nutrition, and more. Esports will continue to participate in summer tournaments and provide an inhouse tournament for those able to participate.

Cross Stitching with Archie

Fishing Is Fantastic

Grade Level: 6-12 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: T/TH 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Grade Level: 6-12 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: Session 1 W/F 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Session 2 M/T 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Do you want a new hobby that is calm and creative? Are you up for working on your artistry this summer? If that sounds like you, join Cross Stitching with Archie! You will learn the basics of cross stitch, work on some projects, and have fun as we practice and create together.

Students will learn all about the fishing experience.

Sessions include an introduction to fishing, where to fish, stocking schedules, water safety, laws, processing, cooking, and more. Fishing kit provided!

Designing with Duct Tape

Global Education Club Board Game Fun

Grade Level: 6-12 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: M/W 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Grade Level: 7-12 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: T/TH 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Students will use basic materials and duct tape to make a variety of projects such as pencil cases, wallets, and more. We will use tape to add some fun to your everyday, average school supplies.

Global Education Club inspires students to learn about life in different countries. Students learn about foreign cultures, the joy of travel, and history of lands far away.

Students will be sent materials to create their own game involving culture, travel, and/or history to play with family and friends. Students in grades 7-12 are encouraged to explore the world and have fun!

Session One: 6/12 - 6/30 | Session Two: 7/10 - 7/28 | Six-Week Session: 6/12 - 7/28

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Green Thumb Club

Hot Off the Press

Grade Level: 9-12 Session: Session 2 July 10-July 28 Meeting Time: T/TH 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Grade Level: 7-12 Session: Six-Week Session Meeting Time: T 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

House plants are MAGIC. They can clean our air and help create a healthy environment. In this engaging club, students will discover how to identify, care for, and learn to plant houseplants. Each member will receive their own Bonsai tree kit to nurture and care for.

Be first to break the latest news at PA Cyber! We are looking for writers of all levels. Students will learn the ins and outs of writing newspaper articles for the PA Cyber Press. Students will learn how to interview sources and write up articles that captivate and inform readers. Finally, we’ll learn how to create a design that highlights the article topic and draws readers in.

GSA Summer Safe Space Grade Level: 9-12 Session: Session 2 July 10-July 28 Meeting Time: T/Th 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM The GSA Summer Safe Space is an opportunity to bring LGBTQ+ students and allies together to socialize, learn, advocate, collaborate, and problem-solve around the issues that affect their community. During the session, we will learn how to volunteer at local shelters, DIY some animal toys, and read Meow or Never by Jazz Taylor. Students and parents considering this club are encouraged to contact the school for additional information regarding this text and its subject matter.

Herb Growing and Cooking Club Grade Level: 9-12 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: T/TH 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Let’s Be Fly & Tie Dye Grade Level: 9-12 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: T/TH 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Tie dye is no longer a vintage style. The colorful print is making a major comeback. Express yourself with a unique design that only you can make. Students will create three one-of-a-kind projects that you will be proud to wear. *Session 2 will include three different projects.

Making Macramé: Learning Woven Art Grade Level: 7-12 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: T/TH 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

In this club, each student will receive a windowsill herb growing kit. In addition to growing the herbs, we will use those herbs/spices in different recipes.

Macramé is a versatile form of using fiber to tie different knots to create beautiful patterns. Students will learn the basic primary knots used to create macramé and learn some basic patterns to create their own macramé.

Macramé starter kit provided.

Hoops & Loops - Embroidery for Beginners

Outdoors Club

Grade Level: 6-12 Session: Six-Week Session Meeting Time: W 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Grade Level: 9-12 Session: Six-Week Session Meeting Time: T 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

In this club, participants will be introduced to a variety of embroidery stitches. No prior experience required! We will practice the basics and create a small ‘sun sampler’ and an Archie bag. After these two projects, we will move onto a work of your own. We will learn lettering designs and techniques, how to embroider directly onto fabric/ shirts/jeans, and design good patterns for your own project.

Students who love the great outdoors will share their experiences and learn new ideas, techniques, and skills related to the outdoors. Students will have the opportunity to learn about conservation, outdoor safety, hiking, hunting, fishing, and all things outdoors-related.

Session One: 6/12 - 6/30 | Session Two: 7/10 - 7/28 | Six-Week Session: 6/12 - 7/28

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Paint Pouring Club Grade Level: 6-12 Session: Session 2 July 10-July 28 Meeting Time: T/TH 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM The ART of the Pour! Paint pouring can be relaxing and does not require a background in art. Students will learn how to mix acrylic paint for different types of pours and how to use different tools to create a variety of pieces.

Paper Quilling - 3D Art Grade Level: 6-12 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: M/W 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Students will learn the art of paper quilling or paper rolling to create 3D paper art pieces.

Using strips of paper, we will roll the paper into different shapes that we can put together to create canvas and shadow box creations.

Photographic Basics with Cyanotype Printing Grade Level: 9-12 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: T/TH 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Students will learn the very basic concepts of photography with developing images using light. We will start out learning about the chemicals used to make cyanotypes with simple objects exposed to sunlight. Then, students will progress with negative images printed on transparent paper using photos they have taken themselves. The mini-club will wrap up with students’ final projects of their choice using the materials they have and the new skills they have learned. It’s like having a darkroom in your own home!

Session One: 6/12 - 6/30 | Session Two: 7/10 - 7/28 | Six-Week Session: 6/12 - 7/28

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Recycled Tees Please Grade Level: 6-12 Session: Session 2 July 10-July 28 Meeting Time: T/Th 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Pull out those old T-shirts and give them some new life. In this workshop, we will use your old T-shirts to do some pretty awesome projects. We will learn a simple marker tie-dye technique, make a piece of art to hang, make a small take-along bag, and many more.

Come join in on the adventure while we recycle your old tees.

Taste Test - DECA High School Grade Level: 9-12 Session: Session 1 June 12-June 30 Meeting Time: T/W 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM TikTok food critics go viral, so why can’t DECA join in the fun? In this Taste Test, you will be the one deciding which product is best! There are so many options to choose from: Coke vs. Pepsi, Lays vs. Ruffles, Hershey vs. Mars. We will be comparing brands, packaging, commercials, etc. to see if all the hype really stands up to flavor. If you like snacking and want to learn about marketing, then this club is for you!

Vinyl Creations Grade Level: 9-12 Session: Both Sessions Meeting Time: T/TH 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM America-themed projects will be the focus of this club where the students will create a garden flag, lanterns, and door rounds.

Session One: 6/12 - 6/30 | Session Two: 7/10 - 7/28 | Six-Week Session: 6/12 - 7/28

REGIONAL OFFICE SUMMER CAMPS Please contact Dave Veon if you have questions about Regional Office Summer Camps: david.veon@pacyber.org

Allentown Area Get Wild with Habitats and Ecosystems Grade Level: K-5 Date(s): June 23 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049 It’s time to get wild this summer! Join us for a “wild” visit to the Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary in Emmaus.

Participants will enjoy a hike and explore the ecology of pond, meadow, and forest habitats. Presentations will enhance the experience and emphasize interactions between a community of living organisms and their nonliving environment.

Get Wet and Wild with Watershed Ecology and Tubing Grade Level: 6-12 Date(s): July 27 Time: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Location: Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary 3701 Orchid Place, Emmaus, PA 18049 Let’s get wet and wild at the Dorothy Rider Pool Wildlife Sanctuary in Emmaus! Participants will enjoy tubing on the Little Lehigh Creek on a summer afternoon. We will learn about the populations and ecosystems of the Lehigh River watershed and the physical and chemical properties of the creek. Students will conduct a biotic index to determine the types and abundances of organisms present in the creek and the quality of its environment.

Erie Area Adventures in Physical Education Grade Level: K-8 Date(s): July 31 - August 3 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Erie Regional Office Join Mr. Quiggle for a four-day Phys.

Ed. enrichment summer session. Each day we will focus on a different skill and activity. From teamwork and good sportsmanship to throwing, catching, and balance, this session will have something for everyone. Make sure to bring a drink and a snack to the two-hour sessions and be ready for lots of play, fun, and friendly competition!

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Greensburg Area

Philadelphia Area

Outdoor Activities and Adventure Unplug & Unwind

Challenge Island STEAM Tank Entrepreneur Camp

Grade Level: K-12 Date(s): June 12 - 14 Time: June 12: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM June 13: 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM June 14: 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Oak Hollow Disc Golf (Oak Hollow Park, Irwin, PA) North Huntingdon; Gap Trail (North Huntingdon, PA) Twin Lakes Park (Greensburg, PA)

Grade Level: 3-8 Date(s): July 31 - August 3 Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Philadelphia Regional Office

Let’s unplug and unwind to kick the summer off right!

Join us for three days of fun outdoor activities. We will be disc golfing at Oak Hollow, biking part of the GAP Trail, and Boating and Hiking at Twin Lakes Park. You can sign up for one or all three days.

Harrisburg Area Golf Camp Grade Level: K-12 Date(s): June 7, 14, 21, 28 Time: Group 1: 10:00 AM - 11:00 PM Lunch: 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM Group 2: 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Location: Carlisle Barracks Golf Course 920 Jim Thorpe Rd., Carlisle, PA 17013 Come swing into action and join the Harrisburg Regional Office for Golf Camp. Learn the skills of putting, chipping, driving, and much more during our 4-week camp taught by golf professional Matt Hoffman.

Calling all innovative 3rd-8th grade PA Cyber students to an adventure in STEAM and entrepreneurship! You and your STEAM team will design, create, and open new businesses in each day of the camp. Students will learn what it takes to run a pizza shop, a candy store, a slime factory, and a pet store!

Pittsburgh Area The Explorer Riverboat Pittsburgh Bridge Tour Grade Level: 3-6 and families Date(s): Wednesday, August 9 Time: 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Rivers of Steel Dock, Pittsburgh, PA (Near Carnegie Science Center) Hop aboard the Explorer riverboat to get a unique view to explore Pittsburgh’s prominent bridges!

Participants will navigate the three rivers of Pittsburgh while learning about the unique engineering and construction of some of our famous bridges. Students will participate in model bridge building, map navigation, and other activities while aboard.

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Fun with Art & STEAM Camp Grade Level: K-12 Date(s): June 19 (Artsy Doodle) June 20 (Stray Cat) June 21 (Neighborhood North) June 22 (Katie’s Clay Studio) Time: June 19: 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM June 20: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM June 21: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM June 22: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Location: Artsy Doodle (Beaver) Stray Cat Studio (Beaver Falls) Neighborhood North (Beaver Falls) Katie’s Clay Studio (Gibsonia) The Fun with Art & STEAM four-day camp will be action packed as we mix science and artsy creativity together through some colorful experiments and art projects. Each day of this camp will take place at a different location: Day 1 at Artsy Doodle; Day 2 at Stray Cat Studio; Day 3 at Neighborhood North; and Day 4 at Katie’s Clay Studio.

More details will be provided upon registration.

Graffiti and Post Industrial Arts Tour of the Carrie Blast Furance Grade Level: 6-12 and families Date(s): Tuesday, August 8 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Location: Carrie Blast Furnance, Swissvale PA Students and parents are invited to join us for a guided tour of the amazing graffiti and artwork at the Carrie Blast Furnace in Swissvale. The Carrie Blast Furnace that was once at the heart of Pittsburgh’s heyday of steel production is now a national landmark. Participants will discover how creatives, from guerrilla artists and graffiti writers to curators and designers, have been inspired by— and left their mark on—this revered landscape.

Kids Outdoor Survival Camp Grade Level: 2-8 Date(s): July 24 - 26 Time: 9 AM - 12 PM Location: North Park, 303 Pearce Mill Rd., Allison Park, PA Get outside with us this SUMMER! Learn the science

behind survival techniques at this 100% OUTDOOR camp.

Students will make a compass to navigate, purify drinking water, build a fire, fish in the lake, construct their own shelter, and much more!

Space Camp Grade Level: K-5 Date(s): July 17 - 19 Time: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM Location: Pittsburgh-South Side Regional Office Blast off into outer space with our lessons on rockets, stars, and other spacerelated fun topics! As an amateur NASA scientist, you will learn about space travel, lunar landers, create your own lunar lander model, and make marshmallow constellations and galaxy slime!

Uniquely Pittsburgh Sightseeing Tour Grade Level: 6-12 and families Date(s): Thursday, August 10 Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM Location: Rivers of Steel Dock, Pittsburgh, PA (Near Carnegie Science Center) Travel the Three Rivers of Pittsburgh aboard the Explorer riverboat to learn about the people, places, and things that make Pittsburgh so unique! This tour sets out to explore a sense of place, uncovering how Pittsburgh’s unique history contributed to the dynamic city today. Traveling on the three rivers, the students will learn the big stories of our regions past, from geology to its industry, while also hearing about its many lesser-known citizens who helped shape the region...and the world!

State College Area Outdoor Summer Camp at Canoe Creek State Park K-6 Grade Level: K-6 Date(s): July 24 - 27 Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM Location: Canoe Creek State Park, Pavillion #2 205 Canoe Rd., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 Join us for a fun-filled outdoor camp where students and their friends

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will spend time playing outdoor sports and games, learning about nature, and having fun in and around the water!

Outdoor Summer Camp at Canoe Creek State Park 7-12 Grade Level: 7-12 Date(s): July 24 - 27 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Canoe Creek State Park, Pavillion #2 205 Canoe Rd., Hollidaysburg, PA 16648 Join us for a fun-filled outdoor camp where students will spend time playing outdoor sports and games, kayaking, and learning about nature with their friends.

Swimming Camp Grade Level: K-6 Date(s): July 31 - August 3 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Location: Welch Community Pool, State College, PA Join us at the Welch Community Pool in State College for swim lessons!

Students will learn how to swim with certified instructors. All levels are welcome and students will be split into groups based on their swimming skill level.

Wilkes-Barre Area All About Horses Grade Level: K-5 Date(s): July 24 - 25 Time: 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM Location: Manor Hill Farms, Dalton, PA Giddy on up to Manor Hill Farms for two days of learning about horses, riding horses, and games and crafts.

No experience necessary as riding lessons will be provided.

Virtual/Statewide Guy Talk Summer Camp Grade Level: 5-8 Date(s): July 18 and 20 Time: 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM Location: Virtual Online Join School Counselor Matthew Martinez and Blended Classroom Teacher Thomas Naughton as we talk about what you want to talk about. Topics include video games, test taking strategies, and SMART goals. Handson activities will be included as we discuss topics that are important to you.

IN-PERSON ARTREACH SUMMER CAMPS Each camp lasts Monday through Thursday for two weeks. You can register for one or two weeks.

Please contact Dave Veon if you have questions about In-Person ArtReach Summer Camps: david.veon@pacyber.org

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ArtReach Summer Camp Grade Level: K-5, 6-12 Date(s): Week 1: July 10 - 13 & Week 2: July 17 - 20 Time: K-5: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, 6-12: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Make new friends and learn collaboration this summer through fun and engaging visual and performing arts activities and games. Alongside your peers, you will build confidence and creativity as you continue to develop your artistic skills. You will participate in fun visual arts activities like drawing, painting, sculpting, and various types of crafting.

You will also enjoy exciting activities like singing and playing instruments, acting and improv, and creative movement.

Come have a creative summer with ArtReach! Activities will vary by location.

Allentown

Pittsburgh-South Side

Location: Allentown Regional Office

Location: Pittsburgh - South Side Regional Office

Erie

Pittsburgh-Warrendale

Location: Erie Regional Office

Location: Pittsburgh Warrendale Regional Office

Greensburg

State College

Location: Greensburg Regional Office

Location: State College Regional Office

Harrisburg

Wilkes-Barre

Location: Harrisburg Regional Office

Location: Wilkes-Barre Regional Office

Philadelphia Location: Philadelphia Regional Office

VIRTUAL ARTREACH SUMMER CAMPS

Week One Hero Design Grade Level: K-5 Date(s): July 31 - August 3 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Create your own superhero in this fun virtual summer camp! Bring your original character to life as you develop its unique personality through creative storytelling. It will leap off of the page as you design, draw, and paint your character. You will also use fun improv and storytelling exercises to become your superhero. It’s not a bird or a plane…it’s you!

Animal Exploration

All campers will need paper, pencil, eraser, and coloring media of choice. Other possible supplies may include paint, scissors, glue/tape, and recycled materials (paper towel roll, paper plate, plastic cup), but teaching artists will notify students the week prior of materials needed.

To register for Virtual ArtReach classes, please go to the Fine Arts tile in Buzz.

Please contact Sarah Rogers if you have questions about Virtual ArtReach Summer Camps: sarah.rogers@pacyber.org

Grade Level: K-5 Date(s): July 31 - August 3 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Do you love animals? In this fun virtual adventure, you will be immersed in the animal kingdom as you explore animals and their habitats from all over the world. Learn how they use their surroundings to adapt and survive. Explore the music and art of the human cultures that surround them. Be inspired by these magnificent creatures to create your very own animal-inspired art and music!

Adventure Time Grade Level: 6-12 Date(s): July 31 - August 3 Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM In a land far, far away…YOU are the creator of your very own fantasy journey! In this fun virtual summer camp, you will develop your skills in creative storytelling as you work with your peers to create a world of endless possibilities. You will use engaging acting exercises and improv games as you explore and interpret life in your new world.

Strengthen your skills in drawing, painting, sculpture, and digital design as you visually bring your new world from fantasy to reality!

Music, Marketing, and Merch Grade Level: 6-12 Date(s): July 31 - August 3 Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Music and the visual arts have been artistic partners for centuries.

Whether it’s the amazing design of an artist’s album cover or the fun look of their shirts and hoodies, art can show us how the music sounds. In this fun virtual summer camp, you will explore the relationship of music and art across different styles and genres. You

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will learn how musicians use the visual arts to promote and market themselves through merchandise sales of shirts, posters, and stickers. You will also get the chance to create your very own designs. Then it will be time to set up your own merch table!

visual and digital arts skills. You will also learn how design is used to market a product and how, through your own imagination and creativity, you too can be an inventor.

Week Two

Grade Level: 6-12 Date(s): August 7 - 10 Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Warm Colors, Cool Art Grade Level: K-5 Date(s): August 7 - 10 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Everyone loves summer! Whether you love the warm sands of the beach or the cool water of a mountain lake, summer is full of outdoor fun and inspiration. In this fun virtual summer camp, the sights and sounds of summer will guide you as you create beautiful drawings, paintings, and sculptures. Flex your creativity and hone your artistic skills as you create beautiful works of art that will keep you feeling warm and fuzzy all year long!

Summer Sounds Grade Level: K-5 Date(s): August 7 - 10 Time: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM Music has a way of taking us to different places. A song has the power to transport us to the warm sands of our favorite beach. Or a song can whisk us away to a crackling campfire in the quiet woods. In this fun virtual summer camp, you will explore how the songs and instruments of different cultures can transport you to some amazing summer getaways. Through exciting games and activities, you will go on an adventure through some of summer’s best vacation spots. You may even be inspired to create some summer music of your own!

From Sketch to Shelf Grade Level: 6-12 Date(s): August 7 - 10 Time: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Imagine that you’re shopping, and you just found your favorite product. As you stand there holding it, you think, I wonder how this was made? In this fun virtual summer camp, you will explore just that—how products go from idea, to invention, to design, and then to the shelf. You will examine products from a wide array of industries, including fashion and technology. Then you will work to create your own product all while strengthening your

Sunshine Spotlight

In the summer sun, all the world’s a stage. In this fun virtual summer camp, you will travel around the world and explore how different cultures use music, art, and theater to entertain travelers from across the globe. You will be inspired, play fun acting games, and practice your improv skills as you journey around the world. Pack your bags and grab your virtual passport as you experience some of the world’s best entertainment and even be inspired to create some of your own!