Spend part of your summer at Gannon University learning from our expert faculty, coaches and students.
Gannon’s accomplished faculty, coaches and student-athletes have an immeasurable supply of knowledge, wisdom and talent just waiting to be shared. With camp offerings spanning all age groups and interests, there’s a camp for everyone. Browse our academic and athletic camp offerings and see how Gannon can help you tap into your own potential while creating long-lasting connections and memories.
June 23, 2025 - June 27, 2025 Boys and Girls Ages 13-18
CANCELED This five-day immersive experience will teach students the art of song types, performance for musical theatre in a collegiate and professional setting, scene work and understanding the instrument and how to keep it healthy. This week will culminate with a musical theatre cabaret featuring soloists, duets and trios.
June 23, 2025 - June 27, 2025 Boys and Girls Grades 9-12
In conjunction with CyberPatriot, Gannon University will be hosting a five-day Cybersecurity summer camp for high school and middle school students. The CyberPatriot Standard Summer 2024 camp will be hosted in the new highly equipped Institute for Health and Cyber Knowledge (I-HACK) at Gannon University. Students will be taught essential cyber safety and cybersecurity principles that are highly relevant for protecting devices and information from the ever-growing rampant cyber threats. Instructions and hands-on lab sessions will be provided by Gannon's Cybersecurity faculty and industry cybersecurity experts. During the camp sessions, each student will have their dedicated high-performance computer equipped with extensive labs. Students will also have an opportunity to interact with fellow peers directly and Cybersecurity Professors, ask questions and receive guidance about cybersecurity careers.
July 7, 2025 - July 11, 2025 Boys and Girls Ages 13-18
Canceled Step into the world of investigation through this immersive summer camp! Students will become part of a specialized task force investigating a simulated crime involving human trafficking. Through hands-on activities, you will follow the investigative process from crime scene to courtroom. Work alongside experts to learn skills such as crime scene analysis, forensic techniques, courtroom processes and interviewing witnesses. This camp not only teaches the crime scene techniques but also raises awareness about human trafficking and the justice system’s role in combatting this global issue. Perfect for aspiring detectives, forensic scientists, attorneys, and anyone interested in the justice system.
July 7, 2025 - July 10, 2025 ORJuly 14 - 17, 2025 Boys and Girls Grades 9-12
Welcome to Understanding Manufacturing Technologies (UMT) Summer Camp! This camp is designed to introduce students to the exciting world of manufacturing technologies, including 3D printing, laser cutting, and machining. Through hands-on activities and workshops, students will gain a foundational understanding of each technology and learn how they can be used to create innovative solutions to real-world problems. Throughout the camp, students will work in teams to design, prototype, and test their own projects using the tools and techniques they have learned. By the end of the camp, students will have a solid understanding of manufacturing technologies and the skills to continue exploring and creating with these powerful tools. Students at UMT Summer Camp will also have the opportunity to build and take home their own 3D printer!
July 14, 2025 - July 18, 2025 Boys and Girls Ages 13-18
Canceled Students will learn stage falls, hand-to-hand combat and bo staff/sword combat. Through the four-day intensive camp, students will learn and choreograph fights culminating in a cabaret of scenes and fights. This will be foundational learning that will allow the student to be able to jump into any stage combat situation for the screen or the stage.
July 21, 2025 - July 25, 2025 Boys and Girls Ages 13-18
CANCELED The Knights Teach, Lead, Coach Academy is a dynamic week-long day program designed to inspire students who have the potential to become exceptional educators, coaches, and leaders. During the Academy, participants will explore leadership, advocacy, and instruction through essential skill building activities and sessions with successful educators, coaches, and leaders.
July 21, 2025 - July 25, 2025 Boys and Girls Grades 9-12
In conjunction with CyberPatriot, Gannon University will be hosting a five-day advanced Cybersecurity summer camp for high school and middle school students. The CyberPatriot Advanced Summer 2024 camp will be hosted in the new highly equipped Institute for Health and Cyber Knowledge (I-HACK) at Gannon University. Advanced AFA CyberCamps incorporate more complex concepts geared towards students who have previously participated in a camp or in the cyber defense competition. The Advanced Camp curriculum focuses on topics such as Windows 10 Advanced Security, Ubuntu 16 Advanced Security, and Cisco Networking Academy. Attending the CyberPatriot Advanced Camp program requires previous attendance at a CyberPatriot Standard Camp OR existing prior knowledge of cybersecurity or advanced computer science topics.
July 28, 2025 - August 1, 2025 Boys and Girls Ages 11 - 14
CANCELED Explore global issues, build skills for life and leadership, get trained in Model UN diplomatic training, debate, public speaking, and research skills. Experience a fun, experiential opportunity this summer to learn about the history of international relations, world regions, current political crises, sustainability, health and more through role-playing, simulation, and structured debates. Challenge yourself to give speeches, write resolutions, negotiate solutions to global problems and interact with a range of professional speakers. At the end of the week, you will receive a certificate of training as a Model UN Diplomat.
August 4, 2025 - August 8, 2025 Boys and Girls Ages 9 - 13
Designed as a writing workshop, this week-long intensive writing camp will introduce young writers to the techniques of composing fiction, poetry, journalistic content, social media content and other fun stuff. Gannon Faculty and writing professionals will help students explore the valuable skills of reading, listening, and speaking.
August 4, 2025 - August 8, 2025 Boys and Girls Ages 14 - 18
In this week-long intensive writing camp, students will explore a variety of creative and professional writing genres. High school juniors and seniors will leave with a draft of college or scholarship application essays.