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Career Education &
Exploration Boot Camps
7th -12th Gra d ers
Explore careers through hands-on activities and demonstrations. The camps are held in
college classrooms and labs. It’s your opportunity to experience college life and a potential
career while learning new skills and having fun!
Summer Sports Camps
S tartin g J une 2018
WEEK OF JUNE 11 – JUNE 15
Spanish Language & Culture
You will be introduced to conversational Spanish while learning
about the culture in South America with an emphasis on Peru.
Grammar and pronunciation will be practiced through activities,
games and conversation. The similarities and differences
between North and South America in the areas of dress,
music, food and entertainment will be discussed. The use of
TV commercials, short videos and movies, including internet
source material, in Spanish will be used as reference. It is
recommended you have some experience with the Spanish
language. The instructor was born and raised in Peru. Isabel
Valenzuela, $85 tuition + $7 material fee
SCHX 7904-01 Monday through Friday, June 11-15,
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Health Professions CIO
Explore the health care careers (nursing, medical assisting,
phlebotomy, dental, radiology and sonography) offered at
Westmoreland. You will experience a few specific aspects of each
career through hands-on activities and learn about the job duties
and educational requirements for the different careers. Latex
products will be used. Registration ends May 25. Sue Snyder,
MSN, RN, Joan Donofrio, MA, RDH, CDA, EFDA, PHDHP, Angela
Rinchuse, RDH, M.Ed., Mary Kay Huesdash, MA, RDH, CDA,
Amy Voytek, MBA/MHA, MT, CT, Sue Scheible, MBA, RT(R), Erin
McHugh, BS RDMS, $85 tuition + $32 material fee
SCHX 3043-01 Monday through Friday, June 11-15,
3D Printed Dragster
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Grades 7-9)
Experience the new technology of 3D printing. Begin by
SCHX 3043-02 Monday through Friday, June 11-15,
designing a dragster using Inventor or SolidWorks software.
1-5 p.m. (Grades 10-12)
After you learn the fundamentals and capabilities of 3D printing
and 3D printers, your design will be printed in pieces on a 3D
printer using ABS plastic. The final steps will be the assembly
SCHOLARSHIPS of the dragster and customization using an oil-based paint. All
AVAI L A B L E
materials will be provided. You will keep your dragster. Wear
long pants and closed-toed shoes. The camp will be held at the
college’s Advanced Technology Center in Mt. Pleasant. Ryan
Visit westmoreland.edu/bootcamps McCurdy, $85 tuition + $19 material fee
SCHX 5905-A1 Monday through Friday, June 11-15,
for more information or to apply. 1-5 p.m. (Westmoreland-Advanced
Technology Center)
Parental Guidelines for Camps
• Print a Continuing Education/College for Kids form at westmoreland.edu/collegeforkids
complete and bring to class. (Forms also available in the classroom)
• Accompany your child to the classroom
• Provide emergency contact information
• It is suggested you send a snack and a drink each day
• Guests are invited to attend the final day. Details will be provided on the first day of camp
• Come to the classroom at dismissal each day
• Be prompt in dropping off and picking up your child
For more information, contact Sylvia Detar, director/Continuing
Education, at detars@westmoreland.edu or 724-925-4190.
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Exploring Business
Get hands-on experience while learning the basics of business
in today’s fast-paced world. Using a strategic decision-making
approach, you will learn about the management, marketing,
finance, accounting and human resource functions of a business.
You will participate in a computer-based simulation competing
as part of a team against your classmates. The camp will take
place in the college’s Applied Business Lab. Andrew Colosimo,
MBA, $85 tuition + $57 material fee
SCHX 1950-01 Monday through Friday, June 11-15,
1-5 p.m.
NEW - Bake it to the Limit
Have you always wondered how to make ice cream, frozen
treats, candies, confections, cookies with a twist and classic
French pastries? Now is your time to learn from a pastry chef
just how to do this and many other sweet treats from scratch.
You will get one surprise ingredient each day that will be
incorporated in each dessert, with a show stopping dessert that
will surely go down in history as one of the biggest. You can
be a part of history in the making, you don’t want to miss this
Design a Dream Home unique opportunity. Chef Christopher Cwierz, MBA, $85 tuition
Design your dream home using Autodesk REVIT, a Computer + $65 material fee
Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) software. You will begin SCHX 0250-01 Monday through Friday, June 11-15,
with simple sketches that will be developed into a three- 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
dimensional model. Your design will include furniture,
appliances, bathroom fixtures and outside landscaping. The
completed model can be converted to working drawings for
construction. You will take home a 3D picture of your creation.
Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. The camp will be held
at the college’s Advanced Technology Center in Mt. Pleasant. Westmoreland County Community
Douglas Gengler, $85 tuition + $14 material fee
SCHX 1352-A1 Monday through Friday, June 11-15, College faculty are teaching the
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Westmoreland- majority of the camps.
Advanced Technology Center)
To register, call 724-925-4204 or visit westmoreland.edu/bootcampreg.
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WEEK OF JUNE 18 – JUNE 22
NEW - No Fork or Spoon Needed
Cooking can be fun and exciting. Join us to make some of your
favorite finger foods from a professional chef. Each day you
will explore different types of foods, none of which need to be
eaten with a plate, fork, spoon or knife. Just grab it and eat it.
You will be preparing foods such as breaded chicken fingers
with tangy BBQ sauce, strawberries and pretzel sticks dipped in
NEW - The World of Harry Potter chocolate sauce, sugary pie dough cinnamon twists, individual
Read the Harry Potter series and looking for more? Come pan pizzas, grilled 4-cheese melt fingers with tomato soup dip,
explore the world of Harry Potter in a week-long camp. In this and many more. Open-toed shoes, sleeveless tops, shorts and
course, we will not only watch select Potter films, but also study capris are not permitted in the kitchen. Wear non-skid shoes
its fantastic beasts, magical locations and wizarding world and bring an apron. Chef Scott Schmucker, Ed.D., CEC, CCE,
politics. If you are seeking a group to truly talk Potter with, look $85 tuition + $105 material fee
no further! Samantha Vertosick, $85 tuition + $7 material fee SCHX 5730-01 Monday through Friday, June 18-22,
SCHX 8999-01 Monday through Friday, June 18-22, 1-5 p.m.
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Inspiring Leadership
Metal Fabrication Design This camp will focus on how any student can be a leader
Become familiar with the operation of a plasma torch, water- regardless of age or experience. Through discussion, hands-on
jet machine, grinder, sandblaster and a TIG welder, and projects, self-discovery activities and guest speakers, you will
be exposed to metal fabrication techniques. You will be learn the habits common to extraordinary leaders and how to
fabricating several objects. One object will be a small model apply them to yourself. Andrew Colosimo, MBA, $85 tuition +
car constructed of steel or aluminum. With supervision, you $7 material fee
will have the opportunity to TIG weld the pieces of the car SCHX 3118-01 Monday through Friday, June 18-22,
together. You may elect to polish or paint the car. You will keep 1-5 p.m.
the objects you fabricate. All materials will be provided. Wear
long pants and closed-toed shoes. The camp will be held at the Zentangle Art Journey
college’s Advanced Technology Center in Mt. Pleasant. Jake Do you like to color? Kick it up and try Zentangle! It is a start
Faust, $85 tuition + $19 material fee from scratch, easy to learn, relaxing, fun way to create beautiful
SCHX 5561-A1 Monday through Friday, June 18-22, images by drawing structured patterns. Turn stick figures into
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Westmoreland- abstract art, no talent required! Art kit included. Registration
Advanced Technology Center) ends June 7. Paulette Harvey, $85 tuition + $22 material fee
SCHX 9980-01 Monday through Friday, June 18-22,
1-5 p.m.
Camps will be held at the Youngwood campus unless stated otherwise.
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WEEK OF JUNE 25 – JUNE 29
Speechcraft
Develop your presentation skills by exploring the fundamentals
of communication in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.
Through participation, you will become a more confident and
poised speaker. You will learn through practice and by studying
the materials provided. The skills gained will benefit you at
work and in college. Speechcraft will improve your performance
in conducting and participating in meetings, interviewing for
jobs and solving problems. Speechcraft is your key to being a
successful, confident communicator. Guests are invited to the
last class to hear final speeches. Registration ends June 14.
Paulette Harvey, Distinguished Toastmaster, $85 tuition + $12
material fee
SCHX 7699-01 Monday through Friday, June 25-29,
1-5 p.m.
Portrait Drawing from Life
Passionate about drawing? Join us to learn the fundamental
techniques of portrait drawing and end with a self-portrait.
You will be introduced to portraiture and the steps to take
to draw a portrait, such as how to begin, what to think about
when drawing from observation, breaking things down to their
simplest form and drawing what you see. Each day will begin
with warm-up exercises and end with an informal critique
and a discussion about what was learned. Examples from art
history as well as contemporary artists will be used throughout
the week to enrich your art making experience. An art supply
list will be mailed to you. Registration ends June 13. Kenneth
Nicholson, M.F.A., $85 tuition + $7 material fee
SCHX 6745-01 Monday through Friday, June 25-29,
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Solar Dragster Construction
Construct a solar dragster and watch it move as the solar cells
turn light energy into electrical energy. You will assemble, wire,
solder and test your solar dragster. The assembly pack includes
a motor, 200mA solar cells, wheels, axles, axle holders, washers, Young Investors
gear set and a wooden base. A friendly race will be held on You are never too young to learn good financial habits. Through
the final day. All materials will be provided. You will keep your activities, discussions and guest speakers, you will be exposed
dragster. Wear long pants and closed-toed shoes. The camp to the fundamentals of financial education, such as goal setting,
will be held at the college’s Advanced Technology Center in Mt. planning, investment analysis, diversification, asset allocation
Pleasant. Frank Lombardo, $85 tuition + $19 material fee (stocks, bonds and mutual funds), and risk and return. Andrew
SCHX 7815-A1 Monday through Friday, June 25-29, Colosimo, MBA, $85 tuition + $7 material fee
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. (Westmoreland- SCHX 9900-01 Monday through Friday, June 25-29,
Advanced Technology Center) 1-5 p.m.
To register, call 724-925-4204 or visit westmoreland.edu/bootcampreg.
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ONE DAY CAMPS
NEW - STEM Exploration & Experimentation NEW - Chemistry Exploration & Experimentation
(Ages 14-18) (Ages 10-16)
College professors will guide you through experiments in College professors will guide you through experiments in
biology, chemistry and physics labs that will provide you with Chemistry labs, such as tie-dye chromatography, designer
insight into concepts and lab techniques in different STEM color spectra, polymer chemistry, pH rainbows, food analysis
areas. Biology experiments will include DNA extraction (what’s really in your food?) and soap making (basic or fancy).
and effects of caffeine; chemistry experiments will include You will also be introduced to careers in the field of chemistry.
spectroscopy and food and soap analysis; physics experiments Bring morning and afternoon snack, along with a bag lunch and
will include the speed of sound and magnetic fields; drink. Greg Barton, JD, Sharon Hipple, MS, $39 tuition + $7
engineering and math activities will include CAD drawing material fee
and simulations. You will also be able to talk with professors SCHX 0925-01 Friday, June 22, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
about preparation and expectations in the many STEM fields
and careers. Bring morning and afternoon snack, along with a
bag lunch and drink. Autumn Maloy, MS, Susanne Kalup, MAT,
Shelley Berg, MS, Rick Oliver, MS, John Delmastro, MD, James
Cordle, MS, Sharon Hipple, MS, Greg Barton, MS, JD, Frank
Stasa, Ph.D., $39 tuition + $7 material fee
SCHX 7908-01 Friday, June 8, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
NEW - Biology Exploration & Experimentation NEW - Physics & Engineering Exploration &
(Ages 12-16) Experimentation (Ages 12-16)
College professors will guide you through experiments in College professors will guide you through experiments and
biology labs, such as DNA extraction, effects of caffeine, activities in physics and engineering, such as speed of sound,
drug analysis, spectroscopy, food testing, anatomy and resource, gas laws, circuits, magnetic fields, CAD drawings and
physiology and bacterial growth and identification. You will simulations. You will also be introduced to careers in the fields
also be introduced to careers in the field of biology. Bring of physics and engineering. Bring morning and afternoon snack,
morning and afternoon snack, along with a bag lunch and drink. along with a bag lunch and drink. James Cordle, MS, Frank
Autumn Maloy, MS, Rick Oliver, MS, Susanne Kalup, MAT, John Stasa, Ph.D., $39 tuition + $7 material fee
Delmastro, MD, Shelley Berg, MS, $39 tuition + $7 material fee SCHX 6649-01 Friday, June 29, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
SCHX 0515-01 Friday, June 15, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Camps will be held at the Youngwood campus unless stated otherwise.
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SUMMER SPORTS CAMPS
Baseball Camp (Ages 7-12) Girls Basketball Camp (Ages 8-14)
This camp is designed for children ages 7-12 who are interested This camp is designed for girls ages 8-14 who are interested in
in learning the fundamental skill sets of baseball. Camp will learning the necessary skill sets of basketball. Camp will focus
focus on the proper throwing, catching and hitting techniques, on dribbling, passing, proper shooting techniques and offensive
along with basic running skills. Skill sets are focused on in the and defensive play. Skill sets are focused on in the morning with
morning with game play in the afternoon. Lunch provided. game play in the afternoon. Campers need to wear sneakers
Campers need to bring glove, hat, bat and water bottle. and bring a water bottle. Lunch provided. Campers will receive
Sunscreen is recommended. Campers will receive a t-shirt and a t-shirt and special camp awards will be presented. Gene
special camp awards will be presented. Mike Draghi, $120 Brisbane, $120 tuition + $40 material fee
tuition + $40 material fee PHSX 0485-10 Monday through Friday, July 9-13,
PHSX 0482-01 Monday through Friday, June 11-15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Boys/Girls Soccer Camp (Ages 8-15)
This camp will focus on the fundamentals of proper foot skills,
passing, throwing, trapping, defending, attacking, shooting,
positioning and restart/free kick, along with game simulation.
Campers need to bring shin guards, sunscreen and a water
bottle. Lunch provided. Campers will receive a t-shirt and
special camp awards will be presented. Ron Gale, $120 tuition
+ $40 material fee
PHSX 5365-10 Monday through Friday, July 16-20,
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Volleyball Camp - Advanced (Ages 12-16)
This camp is designed for children ages 12-16 who are
interested in learning advanced skill sets of volleyball. Camp will
focus on more in depth passing and hitting techniques, proper
foot work, offensive and defensive strategies, along with game
play. Skill sets are focused on in the morning with game play
in the afternoon. Campers need to bring knee pads and water
bottle. Lunch provided. Campers will receive a t-shirt and Boys Basketball Camp (Ages 8-14)
special camp awards will be presented. Mary Ellen Ferragonio, This camp is designed for boys ages 8-14 who are interested in
$120 tuition + $40 material fee learning the necessary skill sets of basketball. Camp will focus
PHSX 8455-01 Monday through Friday, June 25-29, on dribbling, passing, proper shooting techniques and offensive
9 a.m.-3 p.m. and defensive play. Skill sets are focused on in the morning with
game play in the afternoon. Campers need to wear sneakers
and bring a water bottle. Lunch provided. Campers will receive
a t-shirt and special camp awards will be presented. Stu
For more information about Summer Silverberg, $120 tuition + $40 material fee
PHSX 0484-10 Monday through Friday, July 23-27,
Sports Camps, contact Dick Holler at 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
hollerr@westmoreland.edu or
724-925-4129.
To register, call 724-925-4204 or visit westmoreland.edu/bootcampreg.
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SPORTS CLINICS
NEW - Personal Fitness Camp (Ages 9-15)
This camp is designed for children ages 9-15 who are
interested in acquiring knowledge of physical fitness concepts,
understanding the influence of lifestyle on health and fitness,
and are beginning to develop an optimal level of fitness.
Campers will gain experience that includes, but not limited to,
the following: components of physical fitness, introduction into
weight training, flexibility, agility, safety practices, technology,
assessment of health-related fitness, health problems
associated with inadequate fitness levels, benefits derived
from participation in physical activity along with understanding
nutrition-healthy eating. Campers should wear sneakers and
workout gear. Bring a water bottle and snack. Rob Rubal,
Certified Athletic trainer at Westmoreland, $85 tuition
PHSX 6499-01 Monday through Friday, June 18-22,
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Softball Fielding/Hitting Clinic (Ages 9-15)
Campers will learn the fundamentals of proper grip, stance and
swing path, along with the proper foot work and arm mechanics
with infield and outfield play. Bring glove, bat, hat, water and
snack. Dan Terlizzi, $49 tuition
Boys/Girls Cross Country Clinic (Ages 8-15) PHSX 7782-10 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday,
This camp will focus on the elements of proper cross country July 10-12, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
stride and posture in developing the proper foundation to train
and compete with the dynamics of cross country. Campers need
to bring sunscreen and a water bottle. Campers will receive
a t-shirt and special camp awards will be presented. Patrick
Comer, $45 tuition
PHSX 0651-01 Monday through Friday, June 18-22,
7:30-9:30 a.m.
Basketball Shooting Clinic (Ages 9-15)
Campers will learn the fundamentals of proper set-up, proper
ball position in hand, proper ball spin and proper body set-
up. They will participate in short game sequences to further
develop shooting skill sets. Bring snack and drink. Gene
Brisbane, $49 tuition
PHSX 0515-01 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday,
June 19-21, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Baseball Hitting Clinic (Ages 9-15)
Campers will learn the fundamentals of proper grip, stance and
swing path, as well as the mental aspect and thought processes Visit Westmoreland.edu/coned for a
of how to approach hitting. Bring glove, bat, hat, water and complete listing of Continuing
snack. Mike Draghi, $49 tuition Education classes.
PHSX 0510-01 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday,
June 26-28, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
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