Students entering 5th-12 grades will have the opportunity to participate in academically and creatively theme-based immersion experiences, led by qualified teachers. These hands-on, interactive courses will happen throughout the week, offering a deeper learning experience than ever before. Students can select any two (2) immersion experiences in which they can investigate and participate fully. Each immersion leads to a final project that can be self-designed and directly related to the experience. The course instructor will encourage full participation, collaboration, authentic learning, and offer project-based experiences to encourage students to deepen understanding. All immersions will be held Monday through Friday followed by night activities and social events. Students are supervised by an SVC education major counselor at all times while staying on the Saint Vincent College Campus. Space is limited - register today!
Sunday - Planetarium & Outdoor Games Monday - Water Games Tuesday- Capture the Flag Wednesday- Talent Show Thursday - Dance *Subject to change*
Overnight Program Immersions
PLEASE READ *Immersion Courses Disclaimer and Notes* All Challenge Immersions are designed to be hands on enrichment and experientially deepening opportunities for attendees based on educational material covered in K-12 educational settings. Immersions are not intended to offer material beyond a K-12 setting or at the college level. Courses with less than 5 students may be collapsed or cancelled, to provide a meaningful experience for your child. Activity fees are charged for materials beyond normal classroom supplies and/or transportation.
**Group Photo** If you would like to order a photo, $10.00 cash or check will be collected at registration by your child's counselor.
All Grade (5th - 12th) Offerings
A21 Galactic Mission Press Corp In this creative media immersion, blend storytelling with factual reporting to document the happenings of the Galactic Mission. Acting as reporters, photographers, illustrators, and editors, you’ll interview, write human-interest stories, and design comics, graphics, and photos. By the end of the week, you’ll have a publication to share with friends and family.
A22 Interstellar Fitness Adventure Train like a true Galactic explorer as you learn to incorporate individual fitness into your everyday adventures for lifelong health. Through yoga, strength training, walking, hiking, cardio, and mindfulness stretching, you’ll build balance, confidence, and endurance for anything the universe sends your way. Required – tennis shoes and closed shoes for hiking.
A23 Jedi Training – Team Games and Group Challenges Train like a true space hero through active playground games and cooperative group expeditions. You’ll build strength, strategy, and teamwork while tackling fun, fast-paced challenges. Required – tennis shoes
A24 Dungeons and Dragons Create a hero, join a questing crew, and journey through thrilling space-fantasy adventures filled with strategy, mystery, and courage. Work together to solve challenges, complete quests, and write your own epic saga.
A25 Astro-Builders – LEGO Engineering Accept daily challenges as you design, build, and test starships, habitats, vehicles, and defense systems. Work solo and with teammates to see whose creations conquer the galaxy! A26 Stellar Photography – Composing the Cosmos Learn how to capture meaningful moments using composition, focus, light, and creative perspective techniques to make everyday scenes look "out of this world." You’ll take photos that freeze time — from tiny details to sweeping galaxy-wide scenes.
High School (9th - 12th) Offerings
H31 Journey through Hyperspace Travel through the universe in the planetarium and uncover the science behind space flight and interstellar exploration. Journey to the Kecksburg UFO landing site to learn about one of the galaxy’s greatest mysteries! Instructor: Joe Mylant Activity fee: $10
H32 Cosmic Creators Studio Explore the beauty in the stars to create memorable and creative art. You’ll experiment with different styles and materials while learning how to turn your ideas into powerful visual stories set in a far-off universe. Activity fee: $25
H33 Space Ranger Mind Games Take a look into the tricks that your mind plays on you! We will be uncovering psychological myths and exposing the deceptions caused by our own brain. Create your own Jedi Mind Game and amaze your peers with your mind-blowing talent. H34 Get a Reaction Science For every action there is a reaction. Explore the possibilities in this hands-on science offering. Scientists discovered the reactions that allowed us to travel in space. What might you discover? Activity fee: $10
H35 Astral Stage Saga Immerse yourself in cosmic storytelling through dramatic scenes filled with comedy, tragedy, and everything in-between. If you love acting and performing, this immersion is your launchpad.
H36 Personalization Planet Design gear that’s truly your own as you explore calligraphy, macramé, jewelry making, and all the wonders of cricutting. Create mission-ready items that reflect your unique style across the galaxy. Activity fee: $25 Required: 1 article of clothing for personalization
Middle School (5th - 8th) Offerings
M11 Star Forged Science: Tricks & Tech of the Mission Join the mission lab to explore clever gadgets, science tools, and creative contraptions every spacefaring hero needs for daring missions. Through hands-on experiments and imagination, you’ll invent and test tools to prepare for any challenge the galaxy sends your way. Activity fee: $10
M12 Drama for Galaxy Guardians Step into new worlds as you explore comedy, drama, and improv inspired by life among the stars. You’ll create characters, express a range of emotions, and perform scenes to bring an epic space fantasy to life.
M13 Legends of the Galactic Empire Celebrate your love of all things Galactic Mission! Journey to a galaxy far, far away through games, projects, building, design, experiments, and challenges. This class is perfect for anyone who dreams of living inside a legendary space saga.
M14 Space Age Computing Explore the digital side of the galaxy as you learn the basics of coding, websites, apps, and drone technology. See how computer science powers everything from starships to space stations! Instructor: Joe Mylant. Activity fee: $10
M15 Art from the Outer Realms Blast off into a universe of creativity as you design using drawing, painting, and mixed-media techniques. You’ll learn how artists build stories through color, texture, and design while creating your own mission-inspired masterpieces to take home from the galaxy. Activity fee: $25 M16 Resistance Reasoning Great thinkers make great changes in the world. Sharpen your mind as you solve logic puzzles, brainteasers, and interstellar escape-room expeditions with your teammates. Only the sharpest thinkers can unlock the secrets of the galaxy and outsmart every challenge.
Space in each immersion is limited to 20 students.
