SPECIAL CAMP UPDATE for Friday, July 17: Attention Science-U Families! Due to the forecasted unhealthy air quality tomorrow, we are adjusting our drop-off and lunch plans to minimize the amount of time campers and staff spend outdoors. Please check your email for more information.
The safety and well-being of our campers and staff remain our highest priority, and we sincerely appreciate your understanding and flexibility. We will continue to update this message with any new information. (Message last updated on Thursday, July 16 at 8 p.m.)
UPDATE: Closing Ceremony and sign-out details have been sent to Science-U families. Please check your email for more information. (Last updated July 17, 2026, at 11:10 a.m.).
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Science-U Summer Camps
Science-U Summer Camps are week-long programs that introduce children in grades 2-12 to STEM fields such as astronomy, robotics, environmental science, genetics, and engineering design.
Programs & Events
The Office of Science Outreach offers several public events and registered programs during the Fall and Spring semesters at local schools and at Penn State's University Park campus.
Get Involved
Students, Faculty, and Staff all have roles working with our office, whether it's being a mentor at Science-U, volunteering with your student group or lab to travel to a local school, or working with us on Broader Impacts initiatives.
2026 Science-U Part-Time Positions
Summer Staff Positions for Science-U 2026 will be posted soon! Check out the employment opportunities link below for more information!
Faculty Resources
The Eberly College of Science Outreach Office exists to help provide information and assistance to faculty members seeking grant funds that require a broader impacts or education and outreach component.
Science-U @ Home
Hands on experiments for your backyard and beyond. Inspire kids with easy-to-follow, fun experiments.
Questions?
Contact us via email at sciencecamps@science.psu.edu or give us a call at (814) 865-0083
Office of Science Outreach, 201 Ritenour Building, University Park, PA 16802
For more information, please see Information for Parents from the Penn State Office of Ethics and Compliance.
