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Summer Science Camp mentor
ORGANIZATION: Pittsburgh Science Workshop
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2 people are interested
Help youth ages 5-14 explore the wonders of science and challenge themselves with project-based learning! Pittsburgh Science Workshop provides exciting science + engineering + creative enrichment at partnering Summer camps around the city. Our pursuits range from constructing hovercrafts and derby cars to experimenting with chemistry, learning about animals, and designing forts. Volunteers are needed to ensure that all youth get the support they need to have a joyful and succesful experience. The ideal candidate will love working with children and giving back to the community. Experience with science or creative fields is helpful but not required. It's most important to be curious, kind, enthusiastic, and up for an adventure!
Camp locations are different every day of the week and include locations on the Northside, Upper Hill, South Hills, and McKees Rocks. Some camp visits are 9am-3pm others are just in the morning or afternoon. It is fine to help out for part of a day. We can provide a complete schedule when you reach out for your volunteer intake.
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About Pittsburgh Science Workshop
Location:
1901 Brighton Rd, Pittsburgh, PA 15212, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to empower young people from underserved communities to grow academically, and expand their confidence, through hands-on science and creative ingenuity.
Description
A community science workshop (CSW) is like nowhere else in the world - it is filled with collected rocks and bones, homemade hovercrafts, spinning wobble-bots and live snakes and lungfish. It is a place where neighborhood families can visit for free to explore their own interests and ideas, build projects, learn new skills, and get curious about new science topics. It is a place of community and inspiration. In the workshop, children can learn important science concepts from their own physical, hands-on experiences!
The CSW program model has been growing and thriving for 28 years bringing hands-on, curiosity-driven science to underserved and marginalized communities from Fresno CA to upstate NY. We believe that through experiments, tinkering, and building, children can develop a genuine interest in learning and a positive relationship with the world around them. Help us to bring these benefits to Pittsburgh through our community space on the Northside our fantastic mobile science bus!
CAUSE AREAS
Children & Youth,
Community
WHEN
Thu Jun 19, 2025 - Fri Aug 08, 2025
09:00 AM - 03:00 PM
WHERE
15212
(40.4828 ,-80.03673 )
DATE POSTED
June 6, 2025
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Youth Services
- Child Development
- STEM
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 14
- Weekly for 7 weeks this Summer. Pick a day/location to help. It's ok to miss a week for vacation or travel.