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  Carnegie Science Center

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  Chat with our astronomy experts and enjoy a virtual tour of the night sky in Buhl Planetarium. Weather permitting, visit our rooftop Buhl Observatory telescope for a view of the real stars over Pittsburgh. SkyWatch happens rain or shine. Sessions are offered at 8 and 10 pm. Event occurs on June 7, July 16 and August 13. $4 for nonmembers/ $2 for members.

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  Carnegie Science Center

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  Come to Moon Mondays at Carnegie Science Center happening June 24 - Aug 26, 2019!!!

     Solar Sundays- Safely observe our friendly neighborhood star with solar telescopes and sun funnels. Chat with our astronomy educators about solar science. Solar observing happens every Sunday, weather permitting, at the main entrance to Carnegie Science Center. Starts June 23 and ends August 25.

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  Come to Solar Sundays at Carnegie Science Center happening June 23 - Aug 25, 2019!!!

     Solar Sundays- Safely observe our friendly neighborhood star with solar telescopes and sun funnels. Chat with our astronomy educators about solar science. Solar observing happens every Sunday, weather permitting, at the main entrance to Carnegie Science Center. Starts June 23 and ends August 25.

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  ACT ONE Theatre School

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  Join ACT ONE SUMMER CAMP as we explore the world of theatre and create memories to last a lifetime! It's a musical theatre adventure!

     From Kindergarten through 12th grade, ACT ONE Summer Camp promises fun, challenging classes, interesting material, sensitive teachers, and lasting friendships! 5th-12th graders will present FROZEN JR.! K--4 students will dance, sing, play and perform! Our curriculum is geared toward training the artist as creator & performer. Students work with professional directors, composers, choreographers, actors, & music directors to create & perform both original material and the classics. Electives provide small group study of advanced & professional topics. ACT ONE SUMMER CAMP is FUN!! Friendships flourish as students support & encourage the work of others. (less) ... Read more

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  Carnegie Science Center

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  Chat with our astronomy experts and enjoy a virtual tour of the night sky in Buhl Planetarium. Weather permitting, visit our rooftop Buhl Observatory telescope for a view of the real stars over Pittsburgh. SkyWatch happens rain or shine. Sessions are offered at 8 and 10 pm. Event occurs on June 7, July 16 and August 13. $4 for nonmembers/ $2 for members.

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  Monthly Music Mondays in the Little Learner Clubhouse from 11 AM - 12:30 PM.

     Are you musically inclined? Or perhaps just fun inclined? Either way, come join us at the NEW monthly Music Monday. Choose from a variety of kid-sized instruments that we will provide or just sing along! Experience the nostalgia of playing and singing your childhood favorites such as Wheels on the Bus. A fun experience for the whole family! Please check our calendar for more details.

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  Carnegie Science Center

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  Come to Solar Sundays at Carnegie Science Center happening June 23 - Aug 25, 2019!!!

     Solar Sundays- Safely observe our friendly neighborhood star with solar telescopes and sun funnels. Chat with our astronomy educators about solar science. Solar observing happens every Sunday, weather permitting, at the main entrance to Carnegie Science Center. Starts June 23 and ends August 25.

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  Carnegie Science Center

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  Come to Moon Mondays at Carnegie Science Center happening June 24 - Aug 26, 2019!!!

     Solar Sundays- Safely observe our friendly neighborhood star with solar telescopes and sun funnels. Chat with our astronomy educators about solar science. Solar observing happens every Sunday, weather permitting, at the main entrance to Carnegie Science Center. Starts June 23 and ends August 25.

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  Delaware River Tubing

  Milford

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  Start the 2020 summer with a fun river adventure on a tube, raft, canoe or kayak down the Delaware River!

     Free BBQ Meals at the Famous River Hot Dog Man for all participants and great fun for the entire family from ages 4 and up. Call 908-996-5386!

  Buy 3, Get 1 Free Admission to Delaware River Tubing!

  Get 1 free admission pass when you buy 3 admission tickets. This offer is valid for any weekday in the 2021 season! Cannot be combined with any other offer.

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  DigiPen Academy

  Bothell

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  DigiPen Academy summer programs provide all-day camp opportunities to students aged 5-18 in Animation, Video Game Programming, Game Design, Fine Arts, Multimedia Production and Music & Sound Design in

     an engaging hands-on environment. Our exploratory and preparatory STEM programs give students the opportunity to discover lifelong passions and dreams. Through Cosplay, Robotics, Minecraft, Roblox, AI, VR, and Manga, students turn their downtime into reality. Younger students explore the realm of building worlds and setting the stage for video game development while older students build resumes and college applications with personal experience learning from experts in the field.

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  LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia

  Plymouth Meeting

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  LEGOLAND DISCOVERY CENTER PHILADELPHIA SEEKING LOCAL CHILDREN TO BE A PART OF THEIR "CREATIVE CREW" LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia is seeking young LEGO fans from the local community to apply to join their "Creative Crew," a group of children aged 6-12 who will participate in fun activities, special events, and assist the attraction's Master Model Builder. Once construction is complete this spring, LEGOLAND Discovery Center Philadelphia will be a 33,000-square-foot indoor LEGO playground offering 2-3 hours of family fun and imaginative learning complete with a 4D Cinema and LEGO-themed ride.

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  Liberty Bell Museum

  Allentown

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  Come and discover the place where America's most famous symbol of freedom found refuge during the darkest days of the Revolution. The Liberty Bell Museum is home to: An exact replica copy of the Liberty Bell... that you can ring!; Wilmer Behler's hand-painted mural telling the story of the hiding of the bells; Allentown's own "liberty bell," cast in 1769; Revolutionary War and Colonial America exhibits; "Pip the Colonial Mouse" The Liberty Bell Museum is located in historic Zion's Reformed United Church of Christ, Allentown, Pa, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. The site of the first church in Allentown, it was used as a refuge during Indian raids, a revolutionary war hospital, a gathering place for the reading of the Declaration of Independence, and more. This rich history is celebrated at commemorative services every February, May, July and September. (less) ... Read more

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  Oakland Catholic High School

  Pittsburgh

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  BAM! is an academic summer enrichment program built around seven individual workshops.

     Campers take classes on the OC Campus, with OC faculty, guided by OC Student BAM! Counselors. FOR: Girls entering 6th, 7th, and 8th grades this fall DATES: Tuesdays and Thursdays throughout the month of June TIME: Each workshop runs from 9am-3pm COST: Individual Session: $75; You-Pick-3 Package: $175; All 7 Sessions: $400

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  Olympic Fun Center

  Hermitage

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  We do the best birthday parties in the valley! No stress, no mess - We take care of the set-up, clean-up, and everything in between! With multiple affordable options to fit any size party, we can accommodate any group! From pre-schoolers to teens to adults, we have something fun for everyone! Call us for more info today: 724-981-3374

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  Pittsburgh CLO Academy of Musical Theater

  Pittsburgh

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  Pittsburgh CLO Institute of Performing Arts education online summer series of programs from June 29-August 21 featuring some of the industry's top talent, including: ROB MARSHALL (Film Director,

     Chicago - winner of six Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Mary Poppins Returns; Choreographer, six-time Tony Award nominee for Broadway productions of Cabaret, Little Me, Damn Yankees, She Loves Me and Kiss of the Spider Woman), CAMILLE A. BROWN (Choreographer - Choir Boy, Once on This Island, Jesus Christ Superstar Live on NBC), GAVIN CREEL (The Book of Mormon, Hello, Dolly!, Thoroughly Modern Millie), NEIL HASKELL (Hamilton, So You Think You Can Dance, Tuck Everlasting), GREY HENSON (Mean Girls, The Book of Mormon) and JACKIE BURNS (Wicked, If/Then). Other instructors include ADAM KANTOR (Rent, The Band's Visit) and ANDREW BARTH FELDMAN (Dear Evan Hansen as Evan Hansen). For those working towards careers in the production side of theater, we are excited to offer "CLO Brings Broadway Backstage" with guest artists Madison DeCoske (Stage Management, Wicked) Douglas Beau Hoffman (TV Art Dept.: Big Brother, NAACP Image Awards, SAG Awards, Rachel Ray, Michael Buble's Christmas Special) Brad Broman (Company Management, Hamilton and Hello, Dolly!). Pittsburgh CLO Institute of Performing Arts will offer several programming options to meet the diverse interests and practical needs of our registrants, including: Week-long Workshops, Weekend Seminars, Master Classes, Private Lessons and Professional Development Symposiums. There will also be representatives from the nation's top Musical Theater Programs: BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY, CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, PENN STATE UNIVERSITY and POINT PARK UNIVERSITY. For questions about the online summer series, call 412-281-2234 or email CLOAcademy@pittsburghclo.org. Check out www.pittsburghclo.org for more details and to register today! (less) ... Read more

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  Refreshing Mountain

  Stevens

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  Refreshing Family Fun & Adventure Refreshing Mountain is a year-round retreat and adventure center providing family friendly fun and refreshment for over 30 years in Lancaster County, PA. We provide facilities and services for large group retreats and rent cabins for overnight getaways. We also provide a variety of outdoor adventures, day field trips and corporate team building events with activities including zipline canopy tours, high ropes course, climbing tower, problem solving challenges and much more. Our center is built on 80 acres of beautiful Pennsylvania woodland and is conveniently located just 25 minutes north of Lancaster, 30 minutes east of Hershey and 90 minutes west of Philadelphia. Come and be refreshed! (less) ... Read more

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  Senator John Heinz History Center

  Pittsburgh

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  Plan a historic visit to the Senator John Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh!

     Devoted to the history and heritage of Western Pennsylvania, the History Center is Pennsylvania's largest history museum and a proud affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution. The 370,000 square-foot Senator John Heinz History Center and museum system presents compelling stories from American history with a Western Pennsylvania connection in an interactive environment perfect for visitors of all ages. The Senator John Heinz History Center is located in Pittsburgh's historic Strip District, home to a wide variety of restaurants and shops. The museum's Smallman Street home combines the former Chautauqua Lake Ice Company building with a five-story Smithsonian wing. The Western Pennsylvania Sports Museum, a museum-within-a-museum located on the History Center's second and third floors, celebrates Western Pennsylvania's unsurpassed sports legacy. From football to baseball and hockey to golf, the Sports Museum highlights the region's passion for amateur and professional sports. More than 250 years of our region's history can be found at the Thomas and Katherine Detre Library & Archives. Founded in 1879, the Library & Archives' collections, located on the History Center's sixth floor, are accessible to researchers, students, and the general public. The new Museum Conservation Center, located behind the History Center at 1221 Penn Ave. in the Strip District, provides visitors with expert advice on how to preserve their treasures, including artwork, photographs, textiles, furniture, and much more. Check our site to plan your visit today! (less) ... Read more

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  Snapology

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  Snapology\'s STEAM themed summer camps provide the perfect balance of social development, academic enrichment and FUN! Tons of camps to choose from or contact us for custom options for your group.

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  Enjoy 10% off any purchase of a camp, class or party on our website using code snap10 at checkout.

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  Stout Training Pittsburgh

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  Stout Training Summer Camp is an action-packed day camp for kids ages 5-12. Located in Pittsburgh's historical Strip District location, our camp features authentic Brazilian Jiujitsu, sports, team-building exercises, and tons of activities. Each session runs Monday-Friday from 9am-4:30pm, and additional family members can receive a discount. (10% for 2nd & additional family members) We offer 4 sessions of our Summer BJJ Day Camp plus NEW Competition Camp in June & July 2019 (June 17th-21st, June 24th-28th, July 15th-19th & July 22nd-26th for the Summer BJJ Day Camp & July 8th-12th for the Competition Camp) with a multi-week discount available too. Enroll now, because available spaces fill-up quickly! Call 412-888-9797 or email stoutpgh@gmail.com for more details!     What will my child do at the BJJ Summer Day Camp? Campers will engage in a variety of high-energy activities, including dodgeball, Brazilian Jiu-jitsu, day hikes, tug-of-war, and more! Counselors are not only enthusiastic and positive role models, but are thoroughly trained and possess current CPR/AED and PA Child Clearances. At our summer camp we practice life skills such as focus (through fun guided meditation/visualization exercises), bully prevention (through role-playing games), real world self-defense that recognizes that situational awareness is the most important component. We also provide healthy snacks during the day. (Please pack a peanut free bagged lunch for your child daily). Camp is conveniently schedule from 8:30-9am drop-off time until 4:45-5:30pm pickup time Monday Through Friday. Ages 5-12 Welcome. No prior martial arts experience needed. Each week limited to 22 participants. COMPETITION CAMP!!! Starting this year we will be our second Competition Camp for serious youth competitors from July 8th-12th in the Strip District. This camp is for Youth BJJ practitioners & competitors who want to take their jiu jitsu to the next level. Each day will feature 3 sessions with both gi & no-gi featuring drilling, competition preperation, mindset and simulation matches. This camp is open to Youth students ages 10-14 from all teams & affiliations. (Age exceptions can be made on a case by case basis.) We offer 4 sessions of our Summer BJJ Day Camp plus NEW Competition Camp in June & July 2019 (June 17th-21st, June 24th-28th, July 15th-19th & July 22nd-26th for the Summer BJJ Day Camp & July 8th-12th for the Competition Camp) Have one child, register for our early bird discount (Limited to first 20 sign ups until March) $175/week. We also have a multi-week or family discount. Select the package and amount of weeks you would like from the links below: One Week Only for One Child: $175 Multi-week/multi-child discount 10% 0ff Have questions or need more information? Call/text 412-888-9797 or email stoutpgh@gmail.com (less) ... Read more

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  Summer at Delphi

  Sheridan

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  Summer at Delphi in Oregon, just an hour outside Portland is the perfect blend of learning, challenge and fun.

     Study in the morning to avoid the summer slide, then attend your choice of specialized camp in the afternoon. Age-appropriate camps are available with both day and boarding options for ages 5 - 18 (campers can overnight starting at 8 years old). Specialized camps include maker and art camps, to theater, horseback riding, outdoor and film camp, we have options for every camper's interests. Delphi's culturally diverse environment is where learning is fun, the future is bright and every day is brimming with exciting opportunities. There is never a dull moment as students transition from a busy week of learning to exciting, off-campus adventures exploring some of the most exciting and beautiful locations in the Pacific Northwest. Every weekend includes a different adventure such as going to the beach, touring Seattle, whitewater rafting and flying down sand dunes in a dune buggy. Campers can choose between two three-week sessions or one six-week session that are available from June 28th through August 7th. (less) ... Read more

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  Carnegie Science Center

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  Chat with our astronomy experts and enjoy a virtual tour of the night sky in Buhl Planetarium. Weather permitting, visit our rooftop Buhl Observatory telescope for a view of the real stars over Pittsburgh. SkyWatch happens rain or shine. Sessions are offered at 8 and 10 pm. Event occurs on June 7, July 16 and August 13. $4 for nonmembers/ $2 for members.

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  Delaware River Tubing

  Milford

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  Start the 2020 summer with a fun river adventure on a tube, raft, canoe or kayak down the Delaware River!

     Free BBQ Meals at the Famous River Hot Dog Man for all participants and great fun for the entire family from ages 4 and up. Call 908-996-5386!

  Buy 3, Get 1 Free Admission to Delaware River Tubing!

  Get 1 free admission pass when you buy 3 admission tickets. This offer is valid for any weekday in the 2021 season! Cannot be combined with any other offer.

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  Outward Bound

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  For 50 years and with more than 1 million participants, Outward Bound continues to lead the way in outdoor adventure-education for youth and adults. With locations throughout the United States and Internationally and over 500 courses to choose from, your perfect adventure awaits! Outward Bound programs emphasize personal growth through experience and challenge in the wilderness. Students develop self-reliance, responsibility, teamwork, confidence, compassion, as well as environmental and community stewardship. Courses range in length from four days to three months, for ages 12 to 45+. Activities include backpacking, canoeing, rock climbing, mountaineering, white water rafting, sailing, dog sledding, skiing and much more. Scholarships are available. (less) ... Read more

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  Refreshing Mountain

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  Refreshing Family Fun & Adventure Refreshing Mountain is a year-round retreat and adventure center providing family friendly fun and refreshment for over 30 years in Lancaster County, PA. We provide facilities and services for large group retreats and rent cabins for overnight getaways. We also provide a variety of outdoor adventures, day field trips and corporate team building events with activities including zipline canopy tours, high ropes course, climbing tower, problem solving challenges and much more. Our center is built on 80 acres of beautiful Pennsylvania woodland and is conveniently located just 25 minutes north of Lancaster, 30 minutes east of Hershey and 90 minutes west of Philadelphia. Come and be refreshed! (less) ... Read more