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Unleash Summer Fun and Learning!

Summer is just around the corner, and what better way to keep your kids engaged than with the exciting summer camps at the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum? Perfect for children aged 6-12, these camps offer a unique blend of fun and education through STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities.

Why Choose PA Trolley Museum Summer Camps?

Interactive Learning: Each camp is designed to stimulate curiosity and creativity. From building with LEGO® bricks to exploring the mechanics of trolleys, kids get hands-on experience that brings learning to life.
Unique Experiences: Children will enjoy exclusive trolley rides and behind-the-scenes tours that are not available to the general public. These experiences are exciting and educational, providing a deeper understanding of history and technology.
Creative Projects: Campers participate in various hands-on and creative projects, where they can invent, build, and problem-solve. These activities are not only fun but also help develop critical thinking and teamwork skills.
Historic Exploration: The museum’s rich collection of trolleys and artifacts allows children to step back in time and learn about the evolution of transportation and its impact on society.
Safe and Fun Environment: The museum provides a secure and engaging setting for all campers.

STEAM Summer Camps sponsored by Columbia Gas.

While both weeks of LEGO Camp for ages 6-8 are sold out, we still have plenty of spots open in our other STEAM Summer Camps! Here are some highlights of our other camps. All camps are Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.

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

Campers pose with one of the tallest towers constructed in just ten minutes!

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

Jack Jost speaks to summer campers about restoration

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

A camper uses conductive dough to power LED lights.

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 Roboticsto drive through obstacle courses, then design and race robot-powered horsecars.

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