Spend Your Summer With PA Distance
Summer Camps with PA Distance Learning Charter School are right around the corner! From June 9-July 31, join us for hands-on activities, crafts, experiments, and much more.
This year, there is something for everyone. Camp themes range from books to the outdoors, as well as music, art, plants, and theater.
There are also several full-day, in-person event options in the PA Distance STEAM Hub and one camp that will be streaming to the Innovation Stations at our community events.
Check out the list below to see our camp options, grade levels, sponsors, and sign-up forms:
*Note: Registration forms are only accessible with a PA Distance email account
Storytime Online (virtual, grades K-12)
When: June 12-16 from 9:00 am-10:00 am
Who: Mrs. Waldron and Mrs. Steele
What: Students will collaborate with teachers to create activities and games related to the various stories read to them throughout the week.
Click here to register!
Theater Camp (virtual, grades 2-5 & 6-8)
When: June 12-16 from 10:00 am-11:00 am (grades 2-5) and June 19-23 from 10:00 am-11:00 am (grades 6-8)
Who: Mr. Winter
What: Read funny scripts, play theater games, do tongue twisters, and figure out what it’s like to be in a movie.
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Clean Water Science Camp (virtual, grades 3-5)
When: June 12-15 from 10:00 am-11:00 am
Who: Mrs. Colbert and Mrs. Brennen
What: Get your hands wet and experience different methods of cleaning water! Students will be shipped a kit for experiments, however, a few household items such as soil, ice, cooking oil, and a drinking glass are needed.
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ASL Camp (virtual, grades K-5)
When: June 20-23 from 9:00 am-10:00 am
Who: Mrs. Bate & Ms. Aubrey
What: Learn fun ways to use sign language to talk about the different things you see in your everyday life.
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National Parks Tour (virtual, grades K-5)
When: June 19-23 from 1:00 pm-2:00 pm
Who: Mrs. Ploesch and Mrs. Steele
What: Learn about different biomes by virtually visiting five different National Parks, all in the United States. Then, create a passport and stamp on each trip before traveling through Google Earth and into the parks through a green screen with guest speakers.
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Friendship Camp (virtual, grades 3-5)
When: June 26-July 7 from 9:30 am-10:30 am
Who: Miss Kist
What: Learn how to be a good friend, make conversation, and handle conflict while playing games and having fun.
Express Yourself! (virtual, grades 3-5)
When: June 26-July 7 from 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Who: Miss Kist
What: Meet with friends, play games, listen to music, and other fun activities. Students will also discuss feelings, self-esteem, self-expression, and positivity.
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Books vs. Movies Camp (virtual, grades K-8)
When: July 3-14 from 11:00 am-12:00 pm (K-2), 1:00 pm-2:00 pm (3-5), 2:00 pm-3:00 pm (6-8)
Who: Mrs. Steele
What: Dive into an exciting chapter book that has been made into a movie. Students will have a read-aloud and short book discussion during each meeting and after finishing the book, watch the movie version, and compare!
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Friendship Group (virtual, grades K-2)
When: July 11, 13, 18, and 20 from 9:00 am-10:00 am
Who: Miss August
What: Meet and talk with other students, learn how to be a good friend, how to handle friendship issues, and how to make new friends.
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Social Skills Group (virtual, grades K-2)
When: July 10-13, 17-20 from 10:15 am-11:15 am
Who: Miss August
What: Work on topics such as self-control, emotional regulation, and solving problems. Students will talk, read books, and play games to practice these skills.
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Move and Groove Camp (virtual, grades K-5)
When: July 24-July 28 from 11:00 am-12:00 pm
Who: Mrs. Steele
What: Take a virtual walk outside with a puppy, try yoga, or learn a dance during five sessions throughout the week.
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Ukulele Camp (in-person, grades 4-12)
When: June 9 from 11:30 am-3:30 pm
Who: Miss Sapp and Mr. Hart
What: Join Miss Sapp & Mr. Hart at the PA Distance STEAM Hub for some ukulele fun! All experience levels are welcome to have a jam session and learn a few tunes.
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Pop Art Camp (in-person, grades 6-12)
When: June 14 from 9:30 am-1:30 pm
Who: Mrs. Jordan and Miss Sapp
What: Hang out with Mrs. Jordan and Miss Sapp in the PA Distance STEAM Hub and start your summer off right with fun-filled music and art-making inspired by Bob Ross & Camila Cabello.
Click here to register!
Plants and Propagation Camp (in-person, all grade levels)
When: July 19 from 12:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Who: Mr. Glaser and Mrs. Rooney
What: Learn all about houseplants, play games, make new friends, and take home your own starter plant.
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Kindness Rocks (streamed to the Innovation Stations at our on-site events)
Paint rocks and write positive, encouraging messages for patients undergoing cancer treatments. Your kind message can light up someone’s day!
June 13 from 3:30 pm-4:30 pm - Lawrenceville Farmers Market, Allegheny County
June 15 from 1:00 pm-12:00 pm - Market Square, Allegheny County
June 21 - STEAM Hub Summer Day!
June 29 from 11:00 am-12:00 pm - Market Square, Allegheny County