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Wahoos summer swim team (age 5-14): June 2-July 11
Registration is open for USC Wahoos. This summer swim club is open to USC residents and is great for all swim levels. Please visit www.peaqpgh.org for more information and registration.
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Girl Scout Recruiting Event - May 25
Learn all about Girl Scouts!
Date: Tuesday, May 25 (rain or shine)
Time: 6-7 p.m.
Location: Clair Park, 300 Clair Drive, Upper St. ClairLearn more online: https://www.gswpa.org/en/about-girl-scouts/join/girl-scout-party.html
For more information, contact:
Rosa Dull, Recruitment Specialist, Member Recruitment
T: 800-248-3355
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VEX IQ Robotics & AI Camp (gr. 5-8): June 14-18 or July 12-16
VEX IQ Robotics & AI Camp
Who: Grades 5-8
Cost: $375 per student
Dates: June 14-18 -OR- July 12-16
Times: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Where: Dominion Clubhouse, 1484 Zenith Court in Upper St. Clair
Contact: Christine Nguyen, 412-682-4013, cnguyen@bgcwpa.orgDuring this week-long camp, students will focus heavily on sensor-based programming and programming structures as part of a deeper dive into the interaction and design process of engineering. Students will experience AI through gaming and creation, with the opportunity to earn a Carnegie Mellon Robotics Academy Certification as they complete course training.
Camps will be taught by CMRA-trained professionals. Students will finish their week by going head-to-head against each other in a final competition while expanding their knowledge of coding, robotics, and AI.
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USC Volleyball Skills Camp (gr. 5-9): July 12-15
The Upper St. Clair Grils Volleyball Boosters are hosting a Volleyball Skills Camp for students entering grades 5-9. Participants will learn to pass, set, spike and how to play the game at a high level. The camp will be led by the USCHS Girls Volleyball coaches and players.
Where: Upper St. Clair High School Main Gymnasium
When: July 12 through July 15, 2021
Time: 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Who: Upper St. Clair Students entering 5th through 9th grade
Cost: $120 per camperQuestions? Contact:
Mary Krizan – marykrizan@yahoo.com or 412-290-2619
Janice Bell – janlsbell4@gmail.com or 412-818-1359Check out https://uscgirlsvolleyball.teampages.com for updates!
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Boyce Spirit Day - Blue Line Grille: May 15
Boyce Middle School PTO is hosting a spirit day at Blue Line Grille from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Saturday, May 15. A portion of sales will be donated to the Boyce PTO.
Mention the PTO Spirit Day when ordering.
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Middle School Football Camp (gr. 7-9): Registration is now open, camp begins June 14
This is a reminder that the summer football camp registration for grades 7-9 is now open. Visit www.uscfootballcamps.com to sign up today. The start date for grades 7-9 will be June 14th. We will workout Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday with players grades 7-9.
DETAILSWHO: All incoming players grades
WHERE: Upper St. Clair Stadium
WHEN: Monday, June 14th - Thursday, July 29th-
M, T, TH (3 Days/week) See camp calendar for more information.
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Grade 9: 8:45 AM-10:30 AM
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Grade 7-8: 9:45 AM-11:30 AM
COST: $159 (Discounts for families with multiple children listed at registration)
CAMP REMINDERS
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Players should bring cleats and tennis shoes
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Lockers will be provided to secure items (USC Football Camps is not responsible for any lost or stolen items)
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Players should bring their own water
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Drop off will be at the High School Stadium at the traffic circle. Pick up will be in the same location.
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Financial hardship exemptions are available to those families that need assistance. Please contact Coach Junko directly at mjunko@uscsd.k12.pa.us to request a financial hardship exemption.
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If you have a vacation planned during camp dates please do not change your plans. We realize that players will be missing at times due to family vacations.
Throughout the summer and fall, we will be following the guidelines set forth by the state, the PIAA, and the school district for dealing with the Covid-19 virus. Our coaches will be diligent about following those guidelines. Keeping our players, staff, and support personnel healthy will be a top priority for our program. If you have specific questions about Covid-19 protocols I am always available. You can email me or call me at 412-916-0132 with questions.
If you can take a moment to visit www.uscfootballcamps.com and sign up for your son it will help us to finalize our summer roster and plan our daily summer schedule.
Thank you for all of your support. Our coaches are very excited to begin working with the boys again!Mike Junko
Head Football Coach
Upper St. Clair High School
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USC Youth Football Camp (K-gr. 6): Aug. 3-5
Registration is now open for this year's USC Football Camp of Champions. Below you can find all of the details about our camp. Our staff and players are excited about this year's camp and we have planned to make this year's camp our most exciting yet. Please visit www.uscfootballcamps.com and get signed up today!
WHO: All kids Grades K-6
WHERE: Upper St. Clair Stadium (Drop off and pick up is at the traffic circle next to the stadium entrance)
WHEN: August 3rd, 4th, 5th 2021 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM
STAFF: USC Football varsity staff, Head Coach Mike Junko, and our varsity playersCAMP GOALS
Our camp is designed to accomplish two goals: have fun and become better football players. Campers will receive expert instruction on football fundamentals, skills, and techniques. Campers will engage in one-on-one drills allowing each of them the opportunity to transfer individual skills taught in the camp to game-play experiences. All the key fundamentals needed to become a better football player will be emphasized.*Note: USC Trainers will be on site making sure that safety is our number one priority
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Football specific agility drills
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Learn from coaches and Varsity Players 1:1 Instruction
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Participants are grouped based on age and skill level.
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Competition games and events
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Daily talks presented by varsity players and coaches that cover life skills such as goal setting, teamwork, communication, sportsmanship, and the importance of education
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Everyone plays. No standing around at USC Camps!
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Position specific instruction
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Proper running and stretching form
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Daily awards, recognitions for campers
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$109 Individual (Discounts for families)
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Cost includes camp T-Shirt
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Cleats or tennis shoes are recommended
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T-Shirt and shorts only. No pads required. Drills are non-contact.
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All skill levels welcome. Novice players are encouraged to attend. Our camp is open to Girls and Boys!
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Campers should bring their own water
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Parents are welcome to stay and watch. For safety please stay off of the track and field area.
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PEAQ Competitive Swimming, all levels
Interested in competitive swimming? Come check out our competitive swim team at the PEAQ USC site and swim in the brand new USC High School Pool!
PEAQ is a multi-site competitive swim team with one of its sites right here in the new Upper Saint Clair High School Pool! We train all levels of kids starting with developmental-level swimmers and continue to train some kids all the way up to the national and international levels!
For ONLINE REGISTRATION and to learn more visit www.peaqpgh.org. Click on “Join PEAQ. ” USC residents select the USC High School site. If you are new to swimming, contact Coach Alex at Coachalex@peaqpgh.org to schedule a free evaluation with one of our coaches so they can guide you to the training group that matches
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Odyssey of the Mind/Axios Testing
We have a great opportunity to help your student plan for college exams. USC Odyssey of the Mind, along with Axios Tutoring, is offering the ACT vs SAT Comparison (for Class of 2023) and SAT & ACT Actual Conditions tests (Class of 2022) to help you determine which exam is right for you and to help your student prepare. For just $30, you can take any of these tests with a free follow up session to help you plan for entrance exam success. Comparison Tests will be offered online and Actual Conditions Testing will be offered in-person at Axios Tutoring.
Comparison Tests offered online on Saturdays in May (May 1, 8, 15, 22, 2021)
Actual Condition Tests offered in-person at 8:30 a.m. on May 15, 2021 at Axios Tutoring CenterDeadline to register: Thursday proceeding each test date
Any questions, please contact Dawn at dpredmore@aol.com
Register today at www.uscootm.com
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Inline Hockey Sign-Ups/Tryouts (gr. 2-12): May 19
USC Inline Hockey is now accepting players in all skill levels for the 2021-22 interscholastic season. Join us on May 19 for sign-ups at the Bridgeville Rollerplex.
All interested students should come. Prospective players are encouraged to bring gear for skating, drilling and evaluation for placement.
For more information, visit uscinlinehockey.com or contact:
Eric Bernstein
USC Inline Hockey President
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ZOOM Teen Game Night: Apples to Apples - May 26
ZOOM Teen Game Night: Apples to Apples
6 p.m. on Wednesday, May 26 – Sign up here
Let's play Apples to Apples, the game of hilarious comparisons together over ZOOM.
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USCHS Youth Soccer Camp (boys & girls, pre-K-gr. 6) - July 26-29
Come to Camp with the USCHS Girls Soccer Team!
WHEN: Monday, July 26– Thursday, July 29, 2021 – 6:00 p.m.–7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Boyce Turf Field
WHO: Boys and Girls Grades Pre-K through 6th grade, all skill levels
COST: $50 per player; $90 for two siblings and $30 for each additional child.
REGISTRATION (includes T-shirt): Visit www.uscgsoccer.org and click on “USC Summer Youth Camp Registration” to register and pay online.
DEADLINE: July 11th, 2021, after which price will be $60 per camper, no sibling discounts.
CAMP FEATURES: Organized by the USC Girls Soccer Boosters, the USCHS Girls Soccer team, and Head Coach Dave Gray. Individual skill challenges, technical training and demonstration, individual and small-sided games, games every day, loads of fun!
BRING: Cleats, shin guards, water bottle, ball, and a winning attitude!QUESTIONS: Contact beth.huzjak@yahoo.com
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The Labsy Awards, deadline June 27
- The link for submissions and full contest rules is www.carnegielibrary.org/labsyawards/
- Teens can submit work beginning Monday, March 15
- All entries must be submitted by 11:59pm on Sunday, June 27
- There are seven different categories for this contest: 2D Art & Design; 3D Art & Design; Filmmaking; Fashion; Invention; Music; Photography.
- Creative work created for school is accepted and encouraged.
- This contest is for Allegheny County teens in grades 6-12
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Summer Camps at Dragon's Den
Dragon’s Den is excited to offer a wide array of summer camp options! All of our camps will incorporate our indoor challenge course! Each camp will also involve an outdoor adventure courtesy of Venture Outdoors and will include a fresh and nutritious meal every day. We will spend plenty of time enjoying the sunshine in our courtyard and the beautiful park across the street.
Camps are held Monday - Friday 9:30-4:00. Full day $300/week. Half day $180/week. $30 off when you sign up before April 15. Nutritious lunch and snacks, and a t-shirt will be provided to all campers.
* Full day and half day options available for all camps.
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STEM Adventure Day Camp (ages 6-13)
This summer, Camp Guyasuta will offer seven weeks of an awesome day camp that are co-ed and open to all youth. These programs will be a “drop off” format. This arrangement allows youth of working parents the ability to attend an adventure of a lifetime, while not disrupting work schedules.
Programs for children ages 6-10 and 11-13. Weel-long camps begin June 7 and run through July 23.
For more information or to register visit www.CampGuyasuta.org
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Carnegie Library's Hotspot Service Expands to All Students in Allegheny County
Carnegie Library's Hotspot Service Expands to All Students in Allegheny County
The Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is piloting a hotspot lending program for Allegheny County students. Through the program, parents, guardians and caregivers living in Allegheny County with at least one student in their household are eligible to borrow a hotspot through the end of the 2020-2021 school year. This includes college students and people enrolled in career training programs. Those interested can apply for a hotspot by:
-calling 412-622-3114;
-texting 412-775-3900; or
-chatting through the chat widget at www.carnegielibrary.org.
If you have questions about the hotspot lending program, email rottmundk@carnegielibrary.org or dale@carnegielibrary.org.
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Pennsylvania's Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
CHIP is short for the Children's Health Insurance Program - Pennsylvania's program to provide health insurance to uninsured children and teens who are not eligible for or enrolled in Medical Assistance. Nine out of 10 CHIP parents report satisfaction with their child’s health plan, and 96% received an appointment for check-ups and vaccinations as soon as they wanted.
There are a lot of reasons kids might not have health insurance - maybe their parents lost a job, don't have health insurance at work or maybe it just costs too much. Whatever the reason, CHIP may be able to help. All families need to do is apply today.
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Comcast offers Internet access to low-income families for $9.95/month
Internet Essentials from Comcast offers low-cost Internet service, discounted computer equipment and free digital literacy training to families with at least one child eligible to participate in the National School Lunch Program.
Internet Essentials Includes:
* 10 Mbps Internet service for just $9.95 a month + tax
* No activation fees and no equipment rental fees
* Option to purchase a computer for just $149.99 + tax
* Access to free Internet training online, in print and in person
* A wireless gateway, delivering in-home WiFi at no additional costFor additional information about Internet Essentials, including program eligibility criteria, please visit www.internetessentials.com.
