Contact Us

Thank you for your interest in Science - U summer camps! Please feel free to contact any of our camp staff between 8 am and 5 pm M-F.

 

Customer Service - Call (814) 865-0083 or email sciencecamps@science.psu.edu

 

Michael Zeman, Director

237 Ritenour Building

University Park, PA 16802

mjz120@psu.edu

 

 

Marcia Pettay, Associate Director

235 Ritenour Building

University Park, PA 16802

mgp10@psu.edu

 

 

Melissa Showalter, Staff Assistant

234 Ritenour Building

University Park, PA 16802

mus41@psu.edu

 

 

Karen Seitz, Accounting Assistant

233 Ritenour Building

University Park, PA 16802

kms45@psu.edu

 

 

Our mission

Science - U is dedicated to advancing science literacy in youth through the sharing and discovery of scientific knowledge within the intellectual foundations at Penn State. Our chief goals are to educate and inspire students, encourage critical thinking, and prepare them to become responsible, skilled and caring citizens, as well as capable scientists and teachers when faced with tomorrow’s challenges.

 

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!"

…More testimonials from parents

 

2009 Camps

Catch the Wave: Adventures in Sounds and Light (Gr. 2-3)

PSU Energy Crew (Gr. 5-8)

Science - U Leadership Academy (Gr. 10-12)

CSI- Crime Scene Investigation (Gr. 4-8)

Busted! Myth Meets Science (Gr. 5-8)

Stock Market Madness (Gr. 10-12)

Gee Wizards Science (Gr. 2-4)

Natural Born Killers: Food Borne Illness and the Microbial Menace (Gr. 8-10)