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PYN Summer Campers

Sparking Futures Beyond the Classroom

IGNITE AFTERSCHOOL 
Summer Career
Camps!

Join us for career-focused summer camp sessions at schools across Philadelphia 

Fun. Hands-On. Career Exploration.

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2025 SUMMER CAREER CAMP PROGRAM

Looking for a summer program that’s more than just fun and games?
 

Looking for a deeper, more immersive summer experience? PYN’s IGNITE Afterschool Summer Career Camp is a free, two-week intensive program designed for rising 5th–8th graders who want to explore exciting career paths through hands-on activities, field trips, and interactive learning.

 

This high-energy, fast-paced program runs for two,

2-week, sessions throughout the summer! Scan the QR code below and visit our website and register today!

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Get in Touch With Us!

Program Director | Alicia Golden. ​​

Email | AGolden@pyninc.org

Phone | 267-502-3738

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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.

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Financial Literacy - Explore the basics of financial literacy through engaging hands-on games, activities, and team projects. 

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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.

Who is Eligible:

  • To be eligible for enrollment a participant must be a current rising 5-8th grader. 
     

  • Participants must currently be registered to attend one of IGNITE's host schools listed below:
     

    • Alexander Adaire Middle School 

    • Jay Cooke Elementray 

    • And Neighboring Schools TBA!

How to Apply:

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How to Apply:

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Step 1: Click below to  download PYN's General OST Application

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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 Out-of-School-Time Program Partners:

  • Michael Haslip, Drexel University

  • Mighty Writers 

  • Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts 

  • PeopleShare 

  • Rapping about Prevention 

  • Santander Bank 

  • SEL Worldwide; 

  • TEACH LLC 

  • Urban Youth Racing School 

  • Vetri Community Partnership 

  • Walnut Street Theatre;  

  • Zhang Sah Martial Arts & Learning Centers 

  • Careers through Culinary Arts Program 

  • Cordelia Biddle, Drexel University 

  • Creative Praxis  

  • Design Art Build Company 

  • Energy Coordinating Agency 

  • Early Childhood Education Training Academy 

  • Emelyn Jaros 

  • Fab Youth Philly 

  • First Tee, Greater Philadelphia 

  • Galvanized Financial LLC 

  • Harrisburg University of Science and Technology

  • JobWorks Education & Training Systems 

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