Penn State Beaver Summer Camps Celebrate a Season of Success
Over 400 youth participated in sports, STEM, arts, and new high school programming on our beautiful campus in Monaca, PA.
Hundreds of children joined us on our beautiful campus this summer for an unforgettable season of learning, discovery, and fun. From sports and STEM to the arts and career exploration, campers built new skills, made lasting friendships, and explored their interests through engaging, hands-on experiences led by talented local educators, industry professionals, Penn State faculty and staff, and community partners.
A Full Slate of Opportunities
Campers had the opportunity to dive into a wide variety of interests through a diverse schedule of programs that included:
- Sports camps in basketball, volleyball, baseball, softball, and esports
- STEM camps such as robotics and science
- Creative camps including art, cooking, and musical theater
- Fan-favorite specialty camps, such as Wizardry and Mythical Creatures
- Biology Pathways for high school students
The Biology Pathways Camp engaged high school students in hands-on, career-focused science through lab experiments, environmental fieldwork, and interactive activities. Campers explored DNA, tested water quality, investigated a simulated virus outbreak, and studied the campus ecosystem. Highlights included a tour of the Native BEE-ginnings meadow with Glen Kenny, where students learned about pollinators and planted native species, and a visit from Pennsylvania Game Commission wildlife technicians Shaniah Miller, a Penn State Beaver alumna, and Molly Cochran, who introduced careers in wildlife conservation and led a wildlife telemetry activity using a GPS bear collar.
Camp Highlights
Summer Camp 2026 Highlight Video
The success of the camps is reflected in the feedback from campers and families:
- “My child loved it and came home so excited every day!”
- “My child felt welcomed and a part of the group without knowing anyone prior to going in.”
- “We attended many camps this summer and this was his very favorite! Looking forward to next year! Thank you”!
- “Always an awesome camp. Developing friendships and leadership skills. We love it”!
Families raved about the fun, learning, and dedicated staff and return year after year, saying the camps are a summer highlight.
A Season to Remember
Penn State Beaver's summer camps continued to make a meaningful impact by fostering confidence, curiosity, creativity, and teamwork among youth from across the region. Whether performing on stage in Seussical Jr. during Musical Theater Camp, designing and programming robots, competing in our Esports Camp, or exploring science and creativity through hands-on activities, campers left with new skills, lasting friendships, and a deeper connection to learning.
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