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THE TOWNSHIP OF UPPER ST. CLAIR DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION AND LEISURE PRESENTS

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The Upper St. Clair Department ofRecreation and Leisure Services is

dedicated to providing safe andenriching environments for children in

our community and beyond this summer.

When you think of the words"summer camp", your mind might

go to woods, dirt, and tug-of-war,but it doesn't have to. While our

day camp does provide thosethings, we have camps offering

different options includingcanvas and paint, slime and test

tubes, or blocks and tools. Wecan't wait for you to join us in the

camp that interests you thissummer!

how to registerhow to registerClick

directly onthe title ofthe camp inthis guidethat youwould like

to registerfor!

Or, visit www.twpusc.org/summercamp

and click the button to register.

Questions?Questions?Amanda Sekanic

sekanic@twpusc.org412-221-1099 x 6010

Lynn Walcoffwalcoff@twpusc.org412-221-1099 x 6550

Camp St. Clair is opento members andresidents. Other campsopen to all.No refunds will be givenonce the camp hasbegun.Call 412-221-1099 forregistration questions.

To note:

StemStemOur STEM camps allow children to dig deeper into topics theymay not otherwise have access to, or to cultivate a new interest!

Future Veterinarian SchoolFuture Veterinarian School

Every dog needs a friend! Students will role-play the key responsibilitiesof a veterinarian and learn how to care for a dog. These future vets will learn how to remove ticks, give immunizations, read an x-ray, design their own office, and explore dog digestion.

Ages 4-11 • July 11-15 • 9:00 AM-12:00 PMAges 4-11 • July 11-15 • 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Wilderness Medicine CampWilderness Medicine CampAges 4-11 • July 25-29 •Ages 4-11 • July 25-29 • 9:00 AM-12:00 PM9:00 AM-12:00 PMConquer the great outdoors! StudentsConquer the great outdoors! Studentswill role-play emergency situations inwill role-play emergency situations inthe wild and learn how to prepare forthe wild and learn how to prepare fornatural disasters. These futurenatural disasters. These futureemergency medics will learn aboutemergency medics will learn aboutsnake bites, poisonous and ediblesnake bites, poisonous and edibleplants, fires, storms, and more!plants, fires, storms, and more!

Weird Eric's Magic CampWeird Eric's Magic CampGrades 1-6 • August 15-19 • 9:00 AM-3:00 PMGrades 1-6 • August 15-19 • 9:00 AM-3:00 PMAre you curious about magic? Can you keep a secret? If you answered yesto both of those questions, then we've got a camp for you! Weird Eric willwork hands on with students to teach sleight of hand, mind reading,misdirection, & showmanship, in a week long day camp this summer!

Teen Medical CampTeen Medical Camp

Thinking about a career inThinking about a career inmedicine?medicine? Students will role-play Students will role-playthe key responsibilities of a doctorthe key responsibilities of a doctorand how to administer first aid inand how to administer first aid inemergency situations. They willemergency situations. They willlearn about blood, skin, digestion,learn about blood, skin, digestion,kidneys, broken bones, and thekidneys, broken bones, and thesteps to becoming a doctor.steps to becoming a doctor.

Ages 4-11 • July 25-29 •Ages 4-11 • July 25-29 • 1:00 PM-4:00 PM1:00 PM-4:00 PM

StemStemEco Explorers Space Lab CampEco Explorers Space Lab Camp

Grades 1-6 • August 1-5 • 9:00 AM-12:00 PMGrades 1-6 • August 1-5 • 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Our STEM camps help to engage each child's critical thinking andproblem solving skills through hands on experiments and fun!

Get ready for an awesome week of intergalactic adventure! We willtake on the role of space explorers discovering our planets and

stars. Find out what it would be like to spend a day on Venus! We’lldevote study the mysteries and strangest things in space, createlaser force fields and asteroid launchers, and do a rocket launch!

Mad Science Red Hot RobotsMad Science Red Hot Robots Grades 1-5 • June 13-17 • 1:00 PM-4:00 PMGrades 1-5 • June 13-17 • 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Discover the science of circuits and how robots use sensors toexplore things around them. Use your skills to build your very own

working robot to take home!

Mad Science YuckologyMad Science Yuckology Grades 1-5 • August 1-5 • 9:00 AM-12:00 PMGrades 1-5 • August 1-5 • 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Miss Manners might not approve but your child definitely will! Thiscamp is a week of learning about our gross bodily functions. Learn

about burping, boogers, saliva, and more, and investigate brains,cells, hearts, organs, and blood.

artsartsKids in the Kitchen CampKids in the Kitchen Camp

Children will have great fun learning new baking techniques fromJessica Gombar of The Pie Place! Supplies, ingredients, andrecipes are all included. Participants will learn hands-on and willhave the opportunity to make cakes, cookies, and pies, as well assome tasty and savory items!

Ages 4-6 • June 20-23 • 1:00 PM-2:30 PMAges 4-6 • June 20-23 • 1:00 PM-2:30 PMAges 7-11 • June 20-23 • 2:30 PM-4:00 PMAges 7-11 • June 20-23 • 2:30 PM-4:00 PMAges 4-6 • August 8-11 • 9:00 AM-10:30 AMAges 4-6 • August 8-11 • 9:00 AM-10:30 AMAges 7-11 • August 8-11 • 10:30 AM-12:00 PMAges 7-11 • August 8-11 • 10:30 AM-12:00 PM

Our Arts camps help children foster their own ideas, all thewhile promoting the use of fine motor skills and self-expression!

Gemini Theater WorkshopGemini Theater Workshop Ages 4-6 • July 18-22 • 9:00 AM-12:00 PMAges 4-6 • July 18-22 • 9:00 AM-12:00 PMAges 7-11 • July 18-22 • 1:00 PM-4:00 PMAges 7-11 • July 18-22 • 1:00 PM-4:00 PMThese workshops explore elements of acting and creative expression.Through theater games, puppetry, story acting, music, and stagemovement, students will develop acting and social skills. Our youngercampers will focus on daily themes and hands-on activities. Our oldercampers will try their hand at theater performance, giving a chanceto explore characters, creativity, and originality.

artsartsOur Arts camps provide a creative outlet for children

during the summer months!

Woodland and Wild Animals CampWoodland and Wild Animals CampGrades K-2 • July 11-15 (No Wed.) • 9:00 AM-12:00 PMGrades K-2 • July 11-15 (No Wed.) • 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

From your backyard to the parks to the zoo and beyond! You willhave fun drawing, painting, and sculpting your favorite animals.

Relax, learn techniques, and produce multiple pieces of finished art.

Grades 3-5 • July 25-29 (No Wed.) • 9:00 AM-12:00 PMGrades 3-5 • July 25-29 (No Wed.) • 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

Cartooning CampCartooning Camp

Ever wished your life could be like a cartoon? Now it can! Comenurture your inner comic genius. You'll leave with a portfolio full offinished art that expresses your creativity and love of cartooning!

Grades 2-4 • June 20-23 • 9:00 AM-12:00 PMGrades 2-4 • June 20-23 • 9:00 AM-12:00 PMGrades 5-6 • August 8-11 • 1:00 PM-4:00 PMGrades 5-6 • August 8-11 • 1:00 PM-4:00 PM

our instructor, miss rikki, says...our instructor, miss rikki, says... "I overflow with excitement when my Art camps and classes have

returning and new students. My teaching techniques encouragedivergent skills to enable students' creativity to visualize and

complete their projects no matter their level of ability, which buildson new successes!"

preschoolpreschool

Dare to be Different Non-Traditional Sports CampDare to be Different Non-Traditional Sports CampAges 4-6 • July 11-15 (No Wed.) • 9:30 AM-12:00 PMAges 4-6 • July 11-15 (No Wed.) • 9:30 AM-12:00 PMThis camp will focus on a different fitness skill each day while promotingteamwork and sportsmanship. Some of the non-traditional sports taughtduring this camp are Hula Hoopla, Foot Golf, Kooshie Ball, and more!

Each day, campers will stay activelyengaged while having fun in a non-competitive, high-energy environment!

Super Hero Training CampSuper Hero Training CampAges 4-6 • June 6-10 (No Wed.) •Ages 4-6 • June 6-10 (No Wed.) • 9:30 AM-12:00 PM • 1:00 PM-3:30 PM9:30 AM-12:00 PM • 1:00 PM-3:30 PMThis camp is about training to be yourfavorite superhero! Superheroes havestrength, agility, and speed. We playfun games such as "jumping over hotlava", and discuss how superheroeshave a kind heart and help others.

Animal Adventures CampAnimal Adventures CampAges 4-6 • June 20-24 (No Wed.) •Ages 4-6 • June 20-24 (No Wed.) • 9:30 AM-12:00 PM9:30 AM-12:00 PM We will spend the week learning themovements of a variety of animalsfrom around the world. Knowingthat animals enjoy physical activityand play time, we will use ourimagination to move just like them!

Planes, Trains, and AutomobilesPlanes, Trains, and AutomobilesCampCamp Ages 4-6 • June 13-17 (No Wed.) •Ages 4-6 • June 13-17 (No Wed.) •

9:30 AM-12:00 PM9:30 AM-12:00 PM Do you have a sound or action you makeevery time you see a car, truck, bus,boat, or train? We will explore the worldof transportation through fitness!

Obstacle Course CampObstacle Course CampAges 4-6 • June 27-July 1 (No Wed.) •Ages 4-6 • June 27-July 1 (No Wed.) • 9:30 AM-12:00 PM • 1:00 PM-3:30 PM9:30 AM-12:00 PM • 1:00 PM-3:30 PMThis camp offers a fun way to helpyour child build their coordinationand balance while getting exercise!Each day we will build and completenew obstacle courses!

All camps by JumpBunch.All camps by JumpBunch.

preschoolpreschoolThese camps build gross motor skills,

balance, and coordination whileimproving self-esteem and confidence!

Olympics CampOlympics CampAges 4-6 • July 25-29 (No Wed.) • 9:30 AM-12:00 PMAges 4-6 • July 25-29 (No Wed.) • 9:30 AM-12:00 PM

Campers will play Olympic Games with an international focus! Kids willlearn about and participate in sports from China, Great Britain,

Germany, and the USA! Each child receives a medal at the end of camp!

Red, White, and Blue CampRed, White, and Blue CampAges 4-6 • July 5-8 (No Mon.) •Ages 4-6 • July 5-8 (No Mon.) • 9:30 AM-12:00 PM9:30 AM-12:00 PM We will focus on traditionalAmerican sports such as football,softball, tee ball, baseball, andbasketball during this camp!

Fun in the Sun CampFun in the Sun CampAges 4-6 • July 18-22 (No Wed.) •Ages 4-6 • July 18-22 (No Wed.) • 1:00 PM-3:30 PM1:00 PM-3:30 PM This camp offers games andactivities you see at the beach, ona picnic, or field day. Some ofthese include volleyball, bocce,badminton, croquet, flying disks,relay races, and more!

Fairytale Adventures CampFairytale Adventures CampAges 4-6 • August 1-5 (No Wed.) •Ages 4-6 • August 1-5 (No Wed.) • 1:00 PM-3:30 PM1:00 PM-3:30 PM A week of wonder and enchantmentawaits. Campers will explore avariety of fairytale stories throughgames, fitness, and "magic"!

Farewell to Summer CarnivalFarewell to Summer CarnivalCampCamp Ages 4-6 •Ages 4-6 • August 8-12 (No Wed.) •August 8-12 (No Wed.) • 9:30 AM-12:00 PM9:30 AM-12:00 PM As we say goodbye to summer,this camp will focus on a varietyof fitness games that you maysee at a carnival!

All camps by JumpBunch.All camps by JumpBunch.

Sample Daily Schedule

9:00 AM AM Drop off

9:30 AM Flagpole

9:50 AM

10:30 AM

Sports

Playground

11:10 AM Arts & Crafts

12:00 PM AM Pick Up

12:15 PM Lunch

1:00 PM PM Drop off

1:15 PM Group Time

2:00 PM Hike

3:15 PM Gaga

4:00 PM PM Pick up

Camp St. Clair is open to members and residents.

Camp St. ClairCamp St. Clair

Entering Grades 1-7 • Boyce Mayview Park

Our day camp is full of games and sports on the fields, walks to the creek, and activitiesin the pavilions. In our safe environment, campers can explore, play, and grow each day!

June 20-August 12 • Register by the week9:00 AM-12:00 PM OR 1:00 PM-4:00 PM OR 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Our counselors and directors arestudents in high school and college who

thrive on being both leaders andnurturers in our camp environment.

We take pride in our staff beingpositive role models for campers bymodeling positive behaviors such as

teamwork, enthusiasm, andconfidence. Their passion shines

through each and every day!

camp staffcamp staffCamp cultureCamp cultureWe create a welcoming

environment for campers of allages by encouraging each child tobe themselves! Through a variety

of activities each day, they are ableto explore their interests. By

engaging with each other in thisunique environment, campers areable to form special connections,

cultivate skills, and have fun!

Counselor-in-trainingCounselor-in-training

(CIT)(CIT)Our program is designed for those looking for experience with

children and who may want to become a counselor in the future!CITs learn through instruction and example how to mentor youth

and be a responsible leader. They will assist campers with activitiesand work alongside seasoned counselors, while receiving feedback.

Ages 13-15 • Boyce Mayview Park Session I: July 5-15 • Session II: July 25-August 5

9:00 AM-4:00 PM • 1 session ONLY per CIT*Session preference cannot be guaranteed as space is limited.**Preference will be given to CITs who can stay the whole day.

Prospective CITs are required to apply and interview before beingselected for the program. After acceptance, a program fee of $40

becomes due and CITs are required to attend a training before camp begins.

citcit say...say...ss "Being a CIT at the camp gave me the chance to be in charge with help and guidance on the way. I really enjoyed getting to play with

the kids and taking charge at the same time. It also helped me understand how to deal with different age groups and situations. It was so much fun!"

Junior lifeguardingJunior lifeguarding

campcampAre you interested in

lifeguarding but not quite oldenough yet? This two-week

summer camp is designed togive 11 to 14-year-olds a fun

sneak peek into what it takesto become a great lifeguard.

We cover all the basics and getyou ready to enter the

American Red CrossLifeguarding program when you

turn 15. Participants do notreceive certifications in

lifeguard, CPR and/or AED;however, they will receive acertificate of completion of

the course.

Monday-Friday,June 20-July 1

1:00 PM-4:00 PM

Monday-Friday,July 11-22

1:00 PM-4:00 PM

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StrengthStrength

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Monday, Wednesday, FridayJune 20-July 29

1:00 PM-2:30 PM

This program teaches young athletes ages 12-18 the foundation components

of athleticism through a fun, motivating,and dynamic training environment. We

will focus on injury prevention,developing agility, power, core strength,speed and improving flexibility. Athletespreparing for upcoming sports seasons

are encouraged to participate.

coaches say...coaches say...Grow... that's what Strength & Conditioningis all about. This camp is a great way to get ready for your season, hone your skills,and build amazing friendships all whilegetting stronger."

"Sweat... Hustle...

sportssportsSoccer-Fit Training AcademySoccer-Fit Training Academy

Grades 9-12 • June 29, July 1, July 6, July 8 •Grades 9-12 • June 29, July 1, July 6, July 8 • 10:00 AM-11:15 AM10:00 AM-11:15 AM

This unique program by Joe Luxbacher, former men'ssoccer coach at the University of Pittsburgh, is designed

to improve soccer-specific fitness and technical (skill)performance through a series of fast-paced training

exercises. Speed of movement, speed of play, and speedof decision-making are emphasized.

Our Sports camps help to build athletes' skillsduring the off season, while promoting teamwork

and good sportsmanship!

Grades 9-12 • July 20, July 22, July 27, July 29 •Grades 9-12 • July 20, July 22, July 27, July 29 • 10:00 AM-11:15 AM10:00 AM-11:15 AM

Boys Youth Basketball CampBoys Youth Basketball Camp

Our program will provide instruction and fun with an emphasison fundamental skills and techniques. During the week, playerswill go through stations and drills and will also get a chance to

compete in organized games, scrimmages, and competitions!

Grades 3-5 • July 25-29 • 6:00 PM-8:00 PMGrades 3-5 • July 25-29 • 6:00 PM-8:00 PMGrades 6-8 • August 1-5 • 6:00 PM-8:00 PMGrades 6-8 • August 1-5 • 6:00 PM-8:00 PM

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