ACA, Keystone Spring Gathering
Date
Location
Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Cost
$35 Member
$45 Nonmember
CECs
2.00Join us at the Keystone Spring Gathering at the Carnegie Science Center for a day of professional development and networking. Gain valuable insights, connect with fellow camp professionals, and explore the Carnegie Science Center Day Camp facilities. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your skills, expand your network, and enjoy an engaging day in a unique setting!
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| Type | Regular |
|---|---|
| Member | $35 |
| Nonmember | $45 |
Need a hard copy of registration; email [email protected]
Session:
Carnegie Science Center runs week-long day camps for youth ages 4-14 over eleven weeks and sees over 2,000 campers each summer. Holding summer camps in a museum during the building’s busiest season presents unique challenges as well as fun opportunities! These hands-on camps explore the science of video games, robotics, biology, digital storytelling, ecology, cooking, and more, to foster curiosity and inquiry while providing a fun and safe experience. In this session, you will tour the camp spaces in Carnegie Science Center and learn how they handle the logistics of summer camp safely while coexisting with the public and daily operations of a museum. End the tour in the Fab Lab, a digital fabrication laboratory located within the museum and use our laser cutter or 3D printer to make a project of your own!
Session led by Julie Bowman is an experienced informal educator, community engagement advocate, and is currently the Senior Manager of Camps and Public Experiences at the Carnegie Science Center. She has a deep passion for fostering learning and connection, sparking curiosity and joy, and creating memorable experiences where everyone feels a sense of belonging. She holds both a BA in Sociocultural Anthropology and a MA in Museum Studies, spending the majority of her career in cultural institutions, historic homes, museums, and science centers. Over her 20+ year career, she’s managed events and programs for youth, families, and communities in Seattle, Portland, Utah, and facilitated programs and trained museum educators in Abu Dhabi and Japan. Julie now resides in Pittsburgh, PA, where she spends her free time volunteering, listening to Jazz, and rescuing cats.
- 9:00-9:30 — Coffee & Check-In
- 9:30-9:45 — Welcome & Introductions
- 9:45-12:00 — Opening Session
- 12:15-1:00- Lunch & Announcements
- 1:00-2:00-Roundtable Discussions
- 2:00-3:00 & Beyond- Open to Explore Museum!
Our gathering will be held at the Carnegie Science Center
Sponsorship opportunities:
- $1,800 Title Sponsor*
- $1,000 Keynote sponsor*
- $1,000 Meal sponsor*
- $500 Session sponsor
- $250 Snack/Break sponsor
All sponsorships come with a table, and logo recognition on signage at the event, and the events web page.
Sponsorships with an (*) also include two minutes to address the participants.
Please contact Kim Fitzgerald, [email protected] with any sponsorship inquiries.
Thanks to our sponsors!
