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Experience a summer of adventure and learning and the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum’s STEAM Summer Camps! Designed for children ages 6 – 12, our camps blend science, technology, engineering, art, and math with hands-on activities, trolley rides, and much more. Campers will explore museum exhibits, engage in creative student-focused activities, and develop new skills and interests. Spaces are limited, so don’t miss this opportunity for your child to embark on an unforgettable journey of discovery. Sign up today and let the adventure begin!

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SUMMER CAMP 2024

Welcome to a summer camp experience like no other! The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum is hosting STEAM-focused summer camps for children ages 6 – 12. Camp hours are 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. Our STEAM Camps are designed to ignite the curiosity and creativity of young minds, blending history with hands-on STEAM activities. At the heart of our STEAM Camps is the perfect fusion of innovation and history. Campers will dive into the captivating world of trolleys, exploring the museum’s historic collection and learning about the technological marvels that revolutionized transportation.

All camps include behind-the-scenes tours, interactive guided tours of our collection of artifacts and historic streetcars, time to explore our brand-new 21,000 square foot Welcome and Education Center exhibit galleries, and rides on several of our fully-restored antique trolleys. Enroll your child in a program that sparks their interest in learning and a passion for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics. Don’t miss out on this exciting opportunity for your child to have a summer full of fun, exploration, new friendships and memories, and STEAM-fueled adventures!

If you haven’t already done so, please join our e-mail list to stay up-to-date with registration information, information on more educational programs, and other PTM news! By joining our e-mail list, you will be one of the first ones to receive exciting updates about summer camps and other educational programs and special events.

STEAM Summer Camps sponsored by Columbia Gas.

LEGO® Camp 

Join us for a week of LEGO® themed building challenges, artistic creations, and fun! Learn about the world of engineering while building models and testing simple machines. Create a brick self-portrait, then try painting with LEGO® bricks! Investigate different modes of transportation, then plan and design a brick town and trolley park with the help of LEGO Coding Express®.

DATES

• SOLD OUT: June 10 – 14 (Ages 6-8)
• SOLD OUT: July 29 – August 2 (Ages 6-8)

CAMP THEMES: Math, LEGO®, Engineering, Art, Science, History, Physics, Transportation

COST

• $150 Member / $175 Non-Member (Early Bird Special until January 31st)
• $175 Member / $200 Non-Member after Feb 1^st

LEGO® Engineering Camp

Join us for a week of LEGO® themed engineering challenges! Explore the world of engineering and the forces of physics, then compete to build the tallest towers and longest bridges. Design a paper airplane launcher, construct a working claw, and race rubber band-powered cars and wind-powered boats. Finish the week off by constructing a giant chain reaction contraption.

DATES

• June 17 – 21 (Ages 9 – 12)

CAMP THEMES: Math, LEGO®, Engineering, Science, History, Physics, Transportation

COST

• $150 Member / $175 Non-Member (Early Bird Special until January 31st)
• $175 Member / $200 Non-Member after Feb 1^st

NEW! Way Back When Camp

Take a captivating journey into the past and discover what life was like in the 1800s and early 1900s! Spend the week immersed in the traditions of old, from playing timeless children’s games to creating vintage toys. Investigate historic foods and recipes, then explore the groundbreaking inventions and technology, like the steam engine and electricity, that paved the way for the world we know today.

DATES

• June 24 – 28 (Ages 6 – 8)

CAMP THEMES: History, Engineering, Science, Transportation, Inventing

COST

• $150 Member / $175 Non-Member (Early Bird Special until January 31st)
• $175 Member / $200 Non-Member after Feb 1^st

STEAM Camp

It’s full STEAM ahead in a camp dedicated to all things science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Design, build, and test the tallest towers, longest bridges, and strongest structures. Explore the history of transportation from trolleys and trains to boats, cars, and planes. Try not to sink a barge, paint with cars, then launch a rocket high into the sky. Construct working circuits out of playdough, make a batch of streetcar slime, and shrink a trolley down to pocket-size!

DATES

• July 8 – 12 (Ages 6 – 8)

CAMP THEMES: Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math, History, Electricity

COST

• $150 Member / $175 Non-Member (Early Bird Special until January 31st)
• $175 Member / $200 Non-Member after Feb 1st

NEW! Extreme STEAM Camp

Unleash your inner innovator! Discover how science, history, and technology come together as we explore the past and plan for the future! Design and build electrifying inventions for a new “Smart Streetcar” using Makey Makey technology and then whip up a fresh batch of conductive playdough. Dive into computer programming with Sphero Robotics to drive through obstacle courses, then design and race robot-powered horsecars.

DATES

• July 15 – 19 (Ages 9 – 12)

CAMP THEMES: Computer Science, Robotics, Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math

COST

• $150 Member / $175 Non-Member (Early Bird Special until January 31st)
• $175 Member / $200 Non-Member after Feb 1st

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I register for camp?

The fastest and easiest way to register is to use our online registration system. You can also register over the phone with a credit card by calling 724-228-9256.

How many other children will be attending camp? 

Most of our camps have a capacity of 20 campers. We have a 1:10 ratio for adults and children.

What are the camp hours? 

Camp starts every day at 9:00 AM and concludes at 12:00 PM. Doors open for morning drop-off approximately ten minutes before the start of the camp day.

If you will be running late to pick up your child, please call 724-228-9256 to let us know as soon as possible. 

What is your refund/cancellation policy? 

The Pennsylvania Trolley Museum reserves the right to cancel any program due to insufficient registration, inclement weather, or other unforeseen circumstances. In the event of a full week cancellation, all participants will be given the opportunity to switch to a different week of camp (pending availability) or be issued a full refund. Any cancellations due to insufficient registration will be communicated at least two weeks prior to the start of the camp date.

A registered participant may cancel their summer camp registration at any time up to 60 days prior to the start of the camp by providing written notice to the museum. Within 30-60 days of the start of the camp, a participant can receive a 75% refund. Within 30-14 days of the start of the event, a participant can receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations made within two weeks of the starting date of camp. 

What other information do you need once my child has been registered for camp? 

As we approach the start of the summer camp season, a Summer Camp Information Letter will be emailed out to all registered participants. This letter will include important information about pick-up, drop-off, and also provide a general overview of the camp day.

This letter will also contain a digital Summer Camp Registration Form. This form must be completed in order for your child to attend summer camp. We ask that this form be filled out no later than one week before the start of your child’s camp.

Where should I arrive to pick up or drop off my child for camp? 

Camp will be at our new Welcome and Education Center this year! The address is 1 Electric Way, Washington, PA 15301. Please use the Groups Entrance, located on the side of the building.

Do I need anything when I pick my child up? 

Yes. We require photo identification to release your child to the proper adult. No child will be released from our care without proper identification.