Cresson, Pa. – Mount Aloysius College is once again offering a series of free summer camps for high school students in a variety of academic areas. Camps run throughout June and July, and the Mount is offering a $1,000 scholarship for all new high school students who participate. Registration is now open.
“These camps are entirely free and are run by faculty who are very passionate in their fields of study,” said Dr. Chris Lovett, Academic Dean at Mount Aloysius College. “They’re a perfect, low-stakes opportunity for high school students to explore various careers and disciplines.”
Creative Writing Camp – Learn what it takes to pitch a pilot episode for a new television show! Mount English faculty and staff will lead campers through the writing process, including finding an idea that works, developing plot, and more! June 10-12, 2026.
Future Healthcare Leaders Camp – Experience the patient’s journey, from the initial interaction with emergency services, through testing, diagnosis, surgery, and post-injury care. Campers will interact with Mount faculty from the nursing, science, physical therapist assistant, surgical technology, radiography, and ultrasonography departments. June 16-17, 2026.
ASL/EI Summer Academy – Students interested in American Sign Language or who want to become an ASL interpreter will work with Mountie ASL faculty and members of the local Deaf community to develop their American Sign Language skills and learn more about Deaf culture. June 23-24, 2026.
Psychology in Action Camp – Through immersive experiments, personal challenges, and cutting-edge demonstrations, participants will explore the major areas of psychology before using those skills to solve a real-world community problem. June 30, 2026.
HPGA Compass Camp – Explore how drones, Geographic Information Systems, and field ecology are used in the real world! Campers will have the opportunity to assess habitat sustainability for a PA endangered squirrel, while also learning more about how history, politics, and geography shape the world around them. Partnered with the Biodiversity Camp. July 8-9, 2026.
Biodiversity Camp – Explore how drones, Geographic Information Systems, and field ecology are used in the real world! Campers will learn how to conduct biodiversity field studies and perform hands-on lab techniques, including DNA isolation and species verification. Partnered with the Biodiversity Camp. July 8-9, 2026.
The Mount is also offering two separate athletic-focused camps for middle and high school students interested in soccer and girl’s basketball. These athletic camps require a registration fee.
To learn more about the summer camps available at Mount Aloysius College, or to register, visit mtaloy.edu/camps.
