Virtual Summer Camps

Virtual Summer Camps: Elk Country

Join Miss Carolyn as she explores an area of Central and Northern PA that is home to a special animal species – Elk! Just like in Australia where certain species like kangaroo and koala are found only in their native home! Learn about their natural habitat of these majestic mammals and how they are being protected and how you can visit and see and hear them “bugling”!

More from Virtual Summer Camps

Lori Fisher

Join us for a visit to this summer's Imagination Celebration at the Bellefonte Art Museum. Tour the exhibits and interactive Maker Galleries - plus, tips for a fun, upcycled craft project! Watch »

Posted on August 6, 2021

 

Sue Brantley

Who knew soil could be so important? Join us as we head out to the Susquehanna Shale Hillls Critical Zone Observatory to see why we should care about our soil. Watch »

Posted on August 5, 2021

 

Carolyn

Come discover the newest part of Discovery Space of Central PA. It's bringing a piece of the ocean to State College with their marine life exhibit and it's right in "your backyard"! Watch »

Posted on August 4, 2021

 

Cassie and Kids

The final week of Cooking with Cassie & Kids will be something we can all do in our own backyard – make campfire Mac & Cheese! Watch »

Posted on August 3, 2021

 

Melanie plays her ukulele

Sing along with Melanie to “Buffalo Gals,” “My Hat, It Has Three Corners,” and “Five Little Ducks.” Watch »

Posted on August 2, 2021

 

Global Arts Friday

Learn about the incredible mural, Cahuitl, created by artist, Marissa Alise Baez as part of the C/O Commonwealth Exhibit at HUB-Robeson Galleries. Try it out! Time to get a little messy with mud and create your own mural. Watch »

Posted on July 30, 2021

 

Spencer Szczesny

Dr. Spencer Szczesny and his lab group teach us all about tendons and ligaments. We’ll also learn to make our own robot hand! Watch »

Posted on July 29, 2021

 

Carolyn at Arboretum

Visit the New Pollinator's Garden at the Arboretum at Penn State and explore the natural habitats for birds, pollinators and insects of North America. It's an ecosystem and outdoor living science lab where thousands of species live and work! Watch »

Posted on July 28, 2021

 

Cassie and Kids

We’ll hide like a North American Prairie Dog this week with Cassie & Kids when we make egg-in-a-hole biscuits! Watch »

Posted on July 27, 2021

 

Melanie

Melanie shares songs from some of the many countries in North America, including a Mexican lullaby called “Ahí está la luna.” Watch »

Posted on July 26, 2021

 

Global Arts Fridays

Learn about the amazing Nazca Lines of Peru and see how you can create art using sand! Watch »

Posted on July 23, 2021

 

Peter Wilf

Dr. Peter Wilf (College of Earth & Mineral Sciences) talks about his work in Patagonia. Dr. Wilf works with ancient fossils to learn about ancient climates. We’ll also get to see what fossil can be found right here in Pennsylvania! Watch »

Posted on July 22, 2021

 

Carolyn

Meet the Bakers and their adorable Alpaca family! This hidden gem in rural Huntingdon County is a go to place for families to get up close and personal with these soft, cuddly, and friendly camelids! Watch »

Posted on July 21, 2021

 

Cooking with Cassie and Kids

Cassie & Kids will move like a South American sloth this week and make sloooooow cooker pulled pork sandwiches. Watch »

Posted on July 20, 2021

 

Music with Melanie

Follow along with Melanie as she sings many songs about many different animals. Watch »

Posted on July 19, 2021

 

street painting

Join street painting artists with Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts as they create beautiful chalk artwork. Grab your own chalk and have your own mini festival outside! Watch »

Posted on July 16, 2021

 

Francesco Di Gioia

Visit Penn State's Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, PA to talk with Dr. Francesco Di Gioia about how to grow vegetables with high tunnels, hysroponics, and other new and environmentally friendly techniques. Some of Dr. Di Gioia's work has been done in Italy, on the continent of Europe! Watch »

Posted on July 15, 2021

 

Wednesday Walks with Carolyn

Join Miss Carolyn and her Backpacking friends for a hike through Bear Meadows in the Natural area of the MidState trail and discover some of the similar plant and wildlife that is present here and in Europe! Watch »

Posted on July 14, 2021

 

Cooking with Cassie and Kids

Cassie and Kids will have Christmas in July this week as they make Reindeer Chow! Watch »

Posted on July 13, 2021

 

Music with Melanie

This week Melanie introduces us to many nursery rhymes and songs that originated in countries in Europe! Follow along with familiar tunes such as Are you sleeping/Frere Jacques, London Bridge, and a beautiful waltz! Watch »

Posted on July 12, 2021

 

Kikora Franklin

Join Roots of Life for an introduction to the dances and drums of West Africa. Participants should have adult supervision and access to space in which they can move freely. Happy Dancing! Watch »

Posted on July 9, 2021

 

people in Africa

Dr. Kristina Douglass from the Penn State Department of Anthropology joins Eberly College’s Justin Hazelton to talk about her work as an archaeologist on the east African island of Madagascar. Justin will also show you a fun archaeological excavation activity that you can do at home. Watch »

Posted on July 8, 2021

 

Carolyn at Biglers Rocks

Discover 10,000 year old sandstone rock formations and explore some interesting rock carvings and narrow passageways at Bilger's Rocks in Clearfield County! Watch »

Posted on July 7, 2021

 

cooking with cassie and kids

Cassie and Kids are back in the kitchen this week, making a fruit salad so that they can eat like an African Hornbill! Watch »

Posted on July 6, 2021

 

Music with Melanie

Follow along with Melanie this week as we explore the continent of Africa! Sing along as she shares a counting rhyme and the traditional African lullabye, “Iro Ye.” Watch »

Posted on July 5, 2021

 

Michael Reimer

Artist, Michael Reimer, shares the origin of Gyotaku, which in Japanese means 'Fish Rubbing' or 'Fish Impression'. Enjoy a demonstrate of how he makes fish rubbings and see how you can create other nature prints at home! Watch »

Posted on July 2, 2021

 

Paleoecologist

Paleoecologists Sarah Ivory and Katie Horisk explain how we can study plants in really warm places like Oman to better understand how the climate might change. Watch »

Posted on July 1, 2021

 

Carolyn

Miss Carolyn as she travels with a group of backpacking friends to explore one of the highest areas in Central PA (not quite as high as the Himalayas in Asia though). Watch »

Posted on June 30, 2021

 

Cassie and kids in the kitchen

In Asia you might find some monkeys, which inspires Cassie and kids to wake up to make some banana pancakes! Watch »

Posted on June 29, 2021

 

Melanie plays the xylophone

Sing along with Melanie to more songs about traveling, songs about animals, and songs with nonsense words. Melanie also shows us a song from East Asia played on the xylophone. Watch »

Posted on June 28, 2021

 

person painting with water colors

Join Julia Nelson as we appreciate the incredible bark panting developed by Aboriginal Artists of Arnhem Land. Watch »

Posted on June 25, 2021

 

Jenni Evans

Dr. Jenni Evans, Professor of Meteorology and Atmospheric Science at Penn State, teaches us about hurricanes and her research with them. She shows us what Hurricane Ingrid was like in Australia and shows us a hurricane experiment you can do in your backyard. Watch »

Posted on June 24, 2021

 

Cooking with Cassie and kids

Inspired by kangaroos from Australia with their pouches, Cassie and kids show us how to cook a sandwich that is like a pouch... a chicken Philly cheesesteak pita. Watch »

Posted on June 22, 2021

 

Melanie playing ukulele

Melanie shows us how songs have patterns and what type of pattern makes a waltz. She also teaches us a song from Australia called “Waltzing Matilda.” Watch »

Posted on June 21, 2021

 

painting with colored ice

Antarctica is covered with ice. Artist Jennifer Stoner shows us how we can make colored ice and use it to create beautiful artwork. Watch »

Posted on June 18, 2021

 

Justin Hazelton demonstrates how glaciers move

Justin Hazelton from Penn State Eberly College of Science talks with geologist and climate change expert Dr. Richard Alley about glaciers. Then Justin and his friend Hank show us how to make glacier goo from items in your kitchen. Watch »

Posted on June 17, 2021

 

Carolyn at Penns Cave

Join Carolyn on a journey through Penn’s Cave and see what it has in common with a cold, cold place like Antarctica. Watch »

Posted on June 16, 2021

 

Cassie and kids making fish-sticks

Follow along with Cassie and kids in the kitchen as they prepare homemade fish sticks that both kids and penguins in Antarctica would enjoy! Watch »

Posted on June 15, 2021

 

Music with Melanie Week 1

Melanie teaches us all about Antarctica with a song she wrote.  But first, sing along with songs about traveling, and help Melanie write a song about cicadas. Watch »

Posted on June 14, 2021

 

laura

Follow along with Laura as she makes play jewelry out of things she finds around the house. Watch »

Posted on August 21, 2020

 

Kate showing a butterfly

Kate teaches us all about different kinds of insects and where to find them. Watch »

Posted on August 20, 2020

 

Walks with Carolyn

Environmental Education Specialist Heidi Mullendore gives Carolyn a guided tour of Canoe Creek State Park in Hollidaysburg, PA. Watch »

Posted on August 19, 2020

 

music with melanie

Sing along with Melanie to classics songs such as “The Wheels on the Bus,” “Little Boy Blue,” “The Itsy Bitsy Spider,” and more. Watch »

Posted on August 17, 2020

 

paper butterfly

Follow along with Laura as she makes a few insects out of construction paper and pipe cleaners. Watch »

Posted on August 14, 2020

 

kate recycles

Kate celebrates the earth and shares ways we can help protect it, such as recycling. Watch »

Posted on August 13, 2020

 

Carolyn at Kinzua Viaduct

Join Carolyn on her visit Kinzua Bridge State Park in McKean County, PA. Watch »

Posted on August 12, 2020

 

Music with Melanie

This episode’s theme in reusing and recycling. Melanie show us how a sea shell can be a musical instrument! Watch »

Posted on August 10, 2020

 

laura upcycle fun

Laura recycles some cans to make a Daniel Tiger themed craft! Watch »

Posted on August 7, 2020

 

camp with kate

Kate invites you on a backyard exploration. What can you find in your own backyard? Watch »

Posted on August 6, 2020

 

Carolyn at the Arboretum

Join Carolyn as she tours the Arboretum at Penn State. Watch »

Posted on August 5, 2020

 

music with melanie

Melanie sings songs about animals and introduces us to some furry friends! Watch »

Posted on August 3, 2020

 

Upcycle Fun with Laura

This episode’s theme is weather! Follow along with Laura as she demonstrates how to make a cloud mobile you can hang in your room! Watch »

Posted on July 31, 2020

 

Virtual Camp with Kate

Do you like the sound of the rain? Or do you prefer warm sunny days? All weather patterns have a purpose! Kate shares an interactive lesson about the weather. Watch »

Posted on July 30, 2020

 

Carolyn walking the 1000 steps trail

Join Carolyn as she hikes the 1000 steps trail in Huntingdon county and learns about how to stay safe in the heat with meteorologist Joe Murgo. Watch »

Posted on July 29, 2020

 

Music with Melanie

Melanie introduces a new instrument and shares songs about the weather. Watch »

Posted on July 27, 2020

 

Laura

This episode’s theme is “Seed to Table” and Laura shows us how we can make artwork using fruits and vegetables. Watch »

Posted on July 24, 2020

 

Farmer Todd

This episode’s theme is “Seed to Table.” Find out where your food comes from with a farm tour from Farmer Todd! Watch »

Posted on July 23, 2020

 

Carolyn at Fishermans Paradise

Learn a little bit about fly fishing as Carolyn heads to Fisherman’s Paradise. Watch »

Posted on July 22, 2020

 

Melanie plays her ukulele

This episode’s them is “Seed to Table.” Melanie sings songs about Goldilocks, seeds, and a kitchen! Watch »

Posted on July 20, 2020

 

Upcycled Fun with Laura

Follow along with Laura as she makes a dragonfly from milk jug and a salamander from a toilet paper roll! Watch »

Posted on July 17, 2020

 

Virtual Camp with Kate

This week’s episode is focused on the Wetlands, one of our favorite ecosystems! Watch »

Posted on July 16, 2020

 

Carolyn at Millbrook Marsh

In week three of WPSU’s Virtual Summer Camp, Carolyn is heading to Millbrook Marsh! Watch »

Posted on July 15, 2020

 

Music with Melanie

This weeks theme is wetlands and Melanie teaches us the song “Rattlin’ Bog.” We also learn about the autoharp and kazoo. Watch »

Posted on July 13, 2020

 

Upcycled Fun with Laura

Follow along with Laura, as she turns water bottles into bubble blowers, including one as big as an elephant’s trunk! Watch »

Posted on July 10, 2020

 

Virtual Camp with Kate

This week’s theme is summer, and Kate will be teaching viewers about a few of the Earth’s natural cycles from the cycle of the seasons to the cycle of a caterpillar! Watch »

Posted on July 9, 2020

 

Walks with Carolyn: Mount Nittany

This week’s theme is summer, and what better time for a hike up Mount Nittany! That’s where Carolyn is heading in this episode. Watch »

Posted on July 8, 2020

 

Music with Melanie

The theme of the week is summer! Do you have any favorite songs and sounds of summer? Watch »

Posted on July 6, 2020

 

chick made from an egg carton

We'll be putting our crafting skills to work by turning used items into new toys and useful items.  Watch »

Posted on July 3, 2020

 

kate with a homemade bird feeder

Learn how to make your own bird feeder and learn how to keep track of the birds you see on your daily walks! Watch »

Posted on July 2, 2020

 

Carolyn Donaldson in front of Shavers Creek Environmental Center

WPSU’s Carolyn Donaldson takes us on a tour of Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center. Watch »

Posted on July 1, 2020

 

Music with Melanie

This week’s theme is Oviparous Animals, so kids will be learning about birds, reptiles, and a platypus or two though music! Watch »

Posted on June 29, 2020