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  ACT ONE Theatre School

  Pittsburgh

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  Join ACT ONE for three and four-week camps beginning June 14 in North Park as we explore the world of theatre and create memories to last a lifetime!

     From Kindergarten through 12th grade, ACT ONE Summer Camp promises fun, challenging classes, interesting material, sensitive teachers, and lasting friendships! ACT ONE students develop their skills and take performance risks in an atmosphere of acceptance and fun. Our classes are small, affording students the opportunity for private coaching in voice and acting. Students also participate in large and small vocal and dance ensembles. In addition, we offer a wide variety of electives from world drumming, to playwriting, to film making and much, much, more. Our New Works portion of the program is geared toward training the artist as creator and performer. Under the direction of professional choreographers, composers, directors, actors, and music directors, students will create and perform original material. Everyone gets to Perform! Everyone is featured! *On July 1st, our K/1 students will show off their new skills in an Open House/Performance. *On July 2nd our 2nd-4th graders will perform an original show with featured roles for every student! *On July 8th and 9th our 5th - 12th grade students will perform two different evening productions! And most importantly, ACT ONE summer camp is FUN!! Friendships flourish as students support and encourage the work of others. (less) ... Read more

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  Camp Broadway

  New York

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  Register NOW for Camp Broadway's MyMainstage unique, fully online, song and dance-filled enrichment program for theater-loving kids ages 10-17. March 29 - April 2 and July 12 - 16, 2021!

     Inspired by our in-person camp, Mainstage, MyMainstage is taught by our team of New York theater pros, and includes 20-hours (Monday through Friday) of interactive classes in singing, dancing, acting, and related activities delivered online to aspiring performers in the comfort of their own home. Program dates: March 29 - April 2 and July 12 - 16. Use the exclusive code CBFamily25 to receive $25 off of the March session when you sign up by March 1. For more information, check out www.campbroadway.com/mymainstage or contact barb@campbroadway.com.

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  Camp Cedarbrook in the Adirondacks

  Corinth

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  Camp Cedarbrook in the Adirondacks is a christian overnight camp for girls. We seek to inspire young women to live Christ-centered lives.

     Girls experience Christian community, take part in daily Bible Study, fun and challenging activities, evening campfires and more! Throughout their time at Cedarbrook campers learn to follow Jesus in every aspect of their lives. Join us this summer! Find us at campercedarbrook.org

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  CREATIVE BRAIN LEARNING | MUSICSTAR

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  From Roblox Game Design Camps to Robotics, LEGO Engineering, Anime Drawing, Painting and Music camps, imagine, discover and create with Creative Brain Learning this summer! https://bit.ly/3v2NClH

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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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  Mad Science of Pittsburgh

  Pittsburgh

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  Prevent summer slide with Mad Science! Our camps, special events, workshops, and Discovery Stations are just the thing to spark imaginative learning in your child this summer!

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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 private cabin rentals 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 courses, climbing tower, escape rooms, problem solving challenges and much more. Our center is built on 100+ 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!

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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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  Stout Training Pittsburgh

  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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  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 private cabin rentals 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 courses, climbing tower, escape rooms, problem solving challenges and much more. Our center is built on 100+ 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!