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A Liberal Arts Experience for Middle School Students
Juniata College Connections Camp is a week-long summer camp hosted on the campus of Juniata College.
You will spend the week investigating topics of computer science, art, environmental engineering, geology, environmental science, and culinary arts. Half-day sessions* are held in both the outdoor natural environment and on college campus in a variety of indoor spaces. Participants rotate through all sessions creating theatrical art, examining culture, completing hands-on laboratory activities and field investigations, as well as preparing and cooking a meal.
*Some sessions will have day options available.
Day options are available to students entering 6-12 grade in 2024.
Session Line-up & Descriptions
Monday July 22
Morning Schedule:
8:30 a.m. – Registration
8:45 a.m. to Noon – Session
Noon to 1 p.m. – Lunch
Afternoon Schedule:
Noon to 1 p.m. – Lunch
1 p.m. – Registration
1:15 to 4:30 p.m. – Session
Each session will have a 15-minute break where campers are welcome to bring their
own snacks if needed.
Get the Zoomies with Zumi
Available in Morning
Seats per Session: 14
Get ready for a tech-tastic camp experience with Zumi, the adorable robotic car! Join
the Computer Science and Information Technology Department as you embark on epic programming
adventures. Students will enter the Zumi coding realm, from chasing activity cards
to conquering a driving mat.
River in a Classroom
Available in Afternoon
Seats per Session: 14
Stream tables are dynamic! The Civil & Environmental Engineering Department will offer
engaging hands-on laboratory activities that will show students how rivers behave
in the natural world. This will include; erosion, how dams and other structures affect
rivers, ocean waves and beach erosion, as well as how human activity impacts rivers.
Wednesday July 24
Morning Schedule:
8:30 a.m. – Registration
8:45 a.m. to Noon – Session
Noon to 1 p.m. – Lunch
Each session will have a 15-minute break where campers are welcome to bring their
own snacks if needed.
Art and War: World War I & World War II Comics, Posters, and Propaganda
Available in Morning
Seats per Session: 10
Ignite your creativity and delve into history! During this session offered by the
Peace and Conflict Studies department you explore the power of visual storytelling.
Students will have the opportunity to create their own versions of war posters and/or
comics.
Friday July 26
Morning Schedule:
8:30 a.m. – Registration
8:45 a.m. to Noon – Session
Noon to 1 p.m. – Lunch
Each session will have a 15-minute break where campers are welcome to bring their
own snacks if needed.
Culinary Connections with Parkhurst
Morning Only
Seats per Session: 13
Learn about the professional kitchen environment! Tour the kitchen and learn basic
cooking techniques with Parkhurst Dining, Juniata’s dining service chefs. Students
will make a personal pizza, decorate cookies, prepare and present french fries and
chicken tenders for lunch.
Who is attending?
Students entering 6-12 grade in 2024 can register. Students come from across Pennsylvania and beyond.
What does it cost?
$65 for 1/2 day (1 session) - includes lunch and camp t-shirt
$120 for full day (2 sessions) - includes lunch and camp t-shirt
When is Juniata College Connections Camp?
July 21-26, 2024.
Who will I work with?
Juniata College faculty and staff from across the campus instruct the labs during the day. Staff consists of handpicked Juniata students eager to share their enthusiasm for science and teamwork.
Will there be anything good to eat?
The cafeteria serves youth-friendly food on a daily basis in the summer and can accommodate allergies and vegetarian diets. If you have particular needs, contact us for more information at events@juniata.edu.
Is this an academic camp?
Yes, but we don’t expect you to already know everything, however we do expect you to be excited and motivated to learn!
How do I get to the Juniata College Connections Camp?
Juniata is easy to find, just off of US 22. Driving directions and train information are available at www.juniata.edu/directions.
Things to Bring to Camp
Proper Attire for Sessions
- Clothes comfortable for outdoor sessions
- Clothes suitable for art and active hands-on sessions
- Closed-toes shoes (e.g. tennis shoes)
Other
- Outside fun clothes
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen