About us
Science - U is an outreach program of Penn State's Eberly College of Science. We partner with faculty and departments in the colleges of:
Earth and Mineral Sciences (EMS) Energy Institute
Information Sciences and Technology.
University faculty, researchers, graduate students and undergraduates teach hands-on, science-based laboratories and activities to young people from second grade to grade 12.
Each camp is a program overseen by a lab director who has a PhD in the program topic. Each classroom also has an instructor to lead the class and mentors who are responsible for small groups of 4-6 students. Outside the classroom, activity staff and mentors provide supervision.
The strength of our programs lies in the creativity, enthusiasm, initiative and caring of our staff. We strive to meet the needs of each individual participant.
We are ready to welcome your child(ren) to an exciting science experience this summer!
Our mission
What do students say about us?
"I would come again because it was a great experience, and I met a lot of super people."
"This is the best camp I have ever attended."
"I didn't even notice how much I was learning because I was having so much fun."
…More testimonials from students
What do parents think?
"Penn State really cares about our children. They do a great job of teaching! Our children have a great time and learn at the same time."
"My kids came home every afternoon full of excitement; they couldn't wait to go back the next day!"