Fun. Hands-On. Career Exploration.
About the Program:
Looking for a summer program that’s more than just fun and games?
PYN’s free career-connected learning Summer Camp program combines hands-on career exploration with exciting activities, field trips, and engaging experiences to help rising 5th to 8th graders start thinking about their futures.
Hosted at select schools across Philadelphia, this camp runs four days a week from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM and is designed to keep kids inspired, learning, and having fun all summer long!
What to Expect:
Project Based Career Exposure + Awareness - learn about various career paths, industries, jobs, and post-secondary pathways through hands-on activities and real-world projects.
Financial Literacy - Explore the basics of financial literacy through engaging hands-on games, activities, and team projects.
Interactive Workshops - Participate in engaging workshops that bring career awareness and professional skills building to to life.
Mentorship - Connect with experienced mentors who will guide afterschool activities and skills building focused on career exposure and awareness .
Field Trips + Industry Tours - Visit local businesses and organizations to see careers in action.
Guest Speakers - Hear from industry experts and get insider tips on how to succeed.
Academic Support - Receive help in core subjects like English language arts to boost your academic performance.
Family Engagement - Benefit from resources, learning opportunities, culturally relevant community celebrations, and stronger school-home connections.
Dont Miss!
End of Summer Cruise on the Spirit of Philadelphia!
We're closing out the summer with a bang! students are invited to join us for a boat cruise on the Sprit of Philadelphia to celebrate a successful summer! See you there!
Who is Eligible:
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Our program is open to middle school students across the school district of Philadelphia.
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The program gives priority to youth from 5th to 8th grades.
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Schools currently offering PYN's Career Connected Learning Afterschool Program:
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C. C. A. Baldi Middle School,
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Warren G. Harding Middle School
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A. L. Fitzpatrick School
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Thomas K. Finletter School
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How to Apply:
How to Apply:
Step 1: Click below to download PYN's General OST Application
Step 2: Fill out all the required fields!
Step 3: Upload Your Completed Application
Questions? Contact Joy Coleman, Program Coordinator at jcoleman@pyninc.org or get in touch with our team through our live chat function.
Thank You to Our Summer Program Partners:
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Michael Haslip, Drexel University
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Mighty Writers
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Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts
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PeopleShare
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Rapping about Prevention
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Santander Bank
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SEL Worldwide;
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TEACH LLC
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Urban Youth Racing School
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Vetri Community Partnership
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Walnut Street Theatre;
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Zhang Sah Martial Arts & Learning Centers
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Careers through Culinary Arts Program
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Cordelia Biddle, Drexel University
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Creative Praxis
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Design Art Build Company
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Energy Coordinating Agency
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Early Childhood Education Training Academy
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Emelyn Jaros
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Fab Youth Philly
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First Tee, Greater Philadelphia
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Galvanized Financial LLC
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Harrisburg University of Science and Technology
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JobWorks Education & Training Systems