Explore your future at Camp Ivyside.

Entrepreneur Nicholas Baugh launched his first company at age 17. Now this business management major at Penn State Altoona is the CEO of Zooshirts, a wildlife-oriented clothing line that supports animal and global conservation. Read his story.

Entrepreneurship is one of more than 20 topics you can choose from. To make sure you get into the camp you want, register today.

Photo by Sam Wagner ‘09

Camp Ivyside offers summer camps for teens at Penn State Altoona. With more than 20 camps to choose from, you are sure to find something that piques your interest. Most camps are held on the Penn State Altoona campus, so you can experience the college setting firsthand.

Express yourself through the arts.

Try out career possibilities.

Explore science and technology.

Pursue your favorite pastime.


2009 Camps

Artistic and Recreational Pursuits
Modern-Day Vampires June 22–26 Grades 7–10
Molding and Casting June 29–July 3 Grades 9–12
Acting June 29–July 10 Grades 7–10
Dance June 29–July 10 Grades 7–10
Playwriting and Directing June 29–July 10 Grades 7–10
Singing June 29–July 10 Grades 7–10
Revolutionary Expedition: The Battle of Frankstown July 10–12 Grades 6–12
Cheerleading July 13–17 Grades 7–10
Drawing Dragons and Other Mythical Monsters July 20–24 Grades 6–10
Drawing Fantasy Heroes, Heroines, Wizards, and Villains July 20–24 Grades 6–10
Electronic Imagery July 20–24 Grades 6–10
Mobile Sculptures July 20–24 Grades 6–10
Business, Science, and Technology
Cyber Security Boot Camp June 15–17 Grades 10–12
Web Design: The Technology Age June 29–July 3 Grades 7–10
Law Careers: You Be the Judge July 6–10 Grades 7–10
Firefighting Training: Junior Fire Marshall July 6–10 Grades 6–8
Weather Wonders July 13–17 Grades 6–10
Culinary Arts July 20–24 Grades 6–10
Entrepreneurship: Jump-start July 20–23 Grades 10–12
Skill Builders
Babysitting/CPR Certification June 15–19 Grades 6–10
Manners/Etiquette July 7–9 Grades 10–12
Public Speaking: Speak Up and Speak Out July 20–24 Grades 6–10