This summer creative writing camp immerses you in villainous backstory and scintillating imagery as you build and bring to life your own worlds. We'll dive into dramatic monologues, personal storytelling, and more!

Whether you're new to the world of Dungeons and Dragons or a seasoned adventurer, this camp is the perfect place to learn, create, and make lasting memories. Get ready for a week of world building, thrilling quests, and imaginative storytelling through the realms of magic and adventure!

"I learned a lot about writing in general – how to be creative when doing it, how to just let loose and let your mind go wild, really just how to get better at it." — Declan Jolin, 2024 Creative Writing Camp

The Accounting Career Awareness Program at Point Park University is for high school students interested in the fields of accounting and finance.

The Point Park Sports Business Camp provides you with three days of learning about exciting careers working for the Pirates, Penguins, Steelers, Riverhounds and more. Each day, you’ll learn about the business of sports from professionals from local sports teams.

Through hands-on workshops, interactive activities, and mentorship sessions, participants will embark on a journey of exploration, creativity, and collaboration.

This summer, devote three days to engaging with the local Pittsburgh community by partnering with nonprofit organizations! Students will participate in volunteer projects both on- and off-campus each morning and spend each afternoon developing their own ideas to help the community.

"I enjoyed meeting people, visiting the accounting firms to experience a day in the life of an accountant and getting a first-hand look at the field to see if it's the right fit for me." — Rienna Kohen, 2024 Accelerated Career Awareness Program

Explore the world of Sports Broadcasting through a three-day camp hosted by the School of Communication and the Pittsburgh Pirates Radio and Television Play-By-Play Announcer Greg Brown.

"My favorite part of the workshop was being able to experience several parts of what I am going to major in at Point Park." — Kyla Pothier '29

Emerging choreographers are invited to create in a stimulating, supportive, and rewarding environment of dance-making. Daily sessions include movement studies, educational explorations, and studio lab time.

The International Summer Dance program welcomes talented dancers from across the country and around the globe. Join us in this rigorous program with celebrations of myriad cultures united through the love of dance! Our program specializes in three styles - Ballet, Jazz and Modern.

Summer Dance Workshop is a dance intensive designed to build a students' technique, etiquette, and choreography comprehension. The curriculum includes daily technique classes in ballet, jazz and modern. One additional supplemental class with also be offered.

"It was six weeks of the most challenging and rigorous dance training I had ever received. I grew exponentially as a dancer during that small period of time and knew I had to continue that progress by auditioning for Point Park." — Kimie Parker '19

This week-long program is an immersive, hands-on experience in human-centered design and engineering. Throughout the camp, students will be challenged to think creatively, develop problem-solving skills, and explore innovative design solutions using cutting-edge technology

"I have enjoyed learning all the different ways maker space education can be included in learning, not just in science or art. It can also be used in math, social studies and English." — Elizabeth Schrim '24

Learn the process and fundamentals of 2D character animation at Point Park University. Students will explore this art form by using industry-standard software and facilities to make their own animations. This class culminates in a screening of all final projects for family and friends.

Want to learn how to animate, model, light, texture, or perhaps how to destroy things in 3D using simulations? This is a great opportunity for students to get a start on their animation education. At the close of this program, family and friends will be invited to join us for a project screening.

This is an introduction to the basic principles and practices of cinema production. Students will learn the fundamentals of single-camera production including the basic aesthetic and technical aspects of producing, directing, editing and cinematography.

At this one-week screenwriting intensive, students will be immersed in all elements of storytelling. Students will create their own unique script, collaborate with fellow writers, and depart with the narrative tools to be successful in the evolving multi-platform storytelling world.

"It was awesome getting to use industry-standard software. Professor Morrison gave us the freedom to create and answered our questions. This camp definitely prepared me for what I want to do in the future." — Keegan Lasswell, 2024 3D Animation Intensive

Point Park University's Musical Theatre Summer Intensive offers a comprehensive and immersive experience for aspiring performers. This two-week program provides students with rigorous training in acting, singing, and dance, preparing them for potential careers in musical theatre.

"I took away the knowledge that the most important thing in an audition is bringing my authentic, confident self, and when that happens, the magic happens." — Aidan Edwards, 2021 Theatre Intensive