Job Opportunities

• KE Camps at The Berkshire Country Club – This summer, they will be running a small program at The Berkshire Country Club in Reading, PA for children aged 5-10. The camp will operate Monday-Friday from July 7^th– August 8^th.  Please note that all employees must be at least 16 years of age by the time that camp starts.
• Spring Township Summer Playground Leaders Need a fun summer job? Spring Township is hiring Summer Playground Leaders! Applicants must:
  • Be 18 years old to apply.
  • Be available to work weekdays from: Monday, June 9th to Friday, August 1st.
  • Have reliable transportation and be able to attend any program site on any given day.
  • Be able to work in the outdoors with young children.
  • Starting wage: $15.00/hour.
  • Applications are available on our website: www.springtwpberks.org
• AmeriCorps Opportunity for individuals 17 and older – This is a great way to earn money for education or training after high school, get spending money, build relationships, and learn new skills.

Length: Summer Positions require about 300 hours of work (Applications* for the summer should be submitted in the first week of April). 10-12 month positions require 300 and 450 hours of work (Applications* for the 2024-2025 school year should be submitted in the first week of August). Local opportunities will be at one of the Olivet Boys & Girls Club sites. During the interview applicants will be asked which Reading location they prefer.   If interested in applying or if there are specific questions, please reach out to Jordan Rodriguez via email: Jordan.rodriguez@olivetbgc.org Jordan will be able to share what you may be doing, what the Americorps program is all about, and other details.

PA Free Enterprise Week

Pennsylvania Free Enterprise Week provides practical, hands-on education not found in any other business program. Students are immersed in the exciting world of business, and in one short week, they come to understand and appreciate our American free enterprise system, leaving with a newfound passion and clarity for their future.

When: Week 1 June 29-July 4; Week 2 July 6-11; Week 2 July 20-25; Week 4 Jul 27-August 1
Where: Lycoming College or Pennsylvania College of Technology

For more information and to apply: www.pfew.org

Free Programs

• • • ASM Materials Camp- Lehigh Valley (Lehigh University)
      • Materials Camp is a great way to learn more about an important area of science and engineering with rewarding career paths. The camp runs from July 7-11 from 9am-4pm at Lehigh University’s Department of Materials Science and Engineering. Sixteen selected applicants will get to participate in hands-on lab experiments, listen to engaging presentations, and network with professors and industry professionals. The camp is entirely free and lunch is provided daily for those who are selected to attend! For Berks County students, transportation is provided to Lehigh University from a centralized Berks County location.
    • Girls Who Code Summer Programs
      • Girls Who Code will offer two free programs this summer: the virtual Summer Immersion Program and Pathways. Students can apply for both programs, if eligible, using this application. Please note that students can only participate in one program per summer.
      • This application must be filled out by the prospective student, and not by another individual such as a parent or teacher. If you are not the student, please have your student create their own SurveyMonkey Apply account to complete the application.

• • • Universal Technical Institute’s Summer Ignite Program for Rising Seniors

Starts on July 14, 2025

A free 3 week summer program to introduce students to the Automotive and Diesel programs at UTI’s Exton, PA campus. There is no expectation of prior training or knowledge to attend. A great opportunity for students to decide is UTI is a school they may be interested in attending!

• • • All ‘Bout Construction (ABC) Girls’ Camp June 23-26, 2025
      All ‘Bout Construction Camp for Girls is a free, four day program designed for middle and high school girls. It offers hands-on activities and insights into the construction industry for young girls. Participants will visit local job sites, build take-home projects, and hear from women professionals about their careers and love for the field.
      Four full days, including snacks and lunch
      FREE, but spaces are limited.

Additional Summer Program Options

• • • Lebanon Valley College NextGen Healthcare Summer Camp is designed to introduce participants to a variety of health science programs currently offered at LVC. Participants will have an opportunity to explore exercise science, athletic training, clinical mental health counseling, nursing, and physical therapy. Students will engage in additional activities including CPR and Stop the Bleed training, academic success training, and professional development training.
    • Momentum Makers Camp (Alvernia) This engaging program runs from June 23 to July 17 and offers one-week specialized camps led by educators, college students, and community experts. Students can join multiple weeks to explore a variety of topics, connect with mentors, and access lab spaces for hands-on learning.
    • Cyber-AI Investigation Camp (University of Scranton) will focus on increasing student interest in cybercrime investigation by teaching cybersecurity knowledge, safe online behavior, and cyber forensics investigation. Camp participants will engage in hands-on explorations of the many aspects of cybersecurity including foundations of cybersecurity, cyber law, ethical hacking, AI, and digital forensics investigation techniques.
    • Lafayette College Sustainability Leadership Program Using a design thinking mindset and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals framework, students will explore climate change and broader sustainability challenges. Students will gain valuable academic and leadership skills through off-campus trips, discussions with Lafayette students and professors, working at Lafayette’s College farm, and an end-of-week presentation focused on sustainability solutions.
    • RISD Summer Teen Art Institute in Shanghai, China connects high school students with its now renowned approach to art and design education. This residential program (taught in English) is an exciting opportunity for students to develop their skills, goals and artistic voice while defining strategies for portfolio development and next steps in their visual arts education.
    • Rensselaer Architecture Career Discovery Program This two-week class is designed to expose students to a high-quality undergraduate architecture program. High school students entering 10th, 11th, and 12th grade in the fall who are interested in future careers in architecture or design-related fields and curious about the world are encouraged to apply.
    • Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) Pre-College Summer Program Follow a college-level curriculum with day-long studio classes, visits to the Nature Lab and RISD Museum, critiques and projects that will forever shape the way you approach art and design.
    • Franklin & Marshall Summer Classes  Whether you’re a high school student looking to dip your toes into college academics or a guest college student hoping to stay on track or get ahead with course credits, our summer classes offer a range of flexible options tailored to your academic goals.
    • DeSales University Summer Theatre Institute Working with DSU faculty and professional actors form the PA Shakespeare Festival stage, Summer Theatre Institute (DUSTI) students experience what it’s like to attend a college theatre program and gain skills and connections that will serve them as they prepare for college auditions and a career in the industry beyond graduation.
    • DeSales University Summer Video Institute The Summer Video Institute (SVI) at DeSales offers students an introduction to the theories of techniques of digital movie making.
    • Bucknell Academy Summer Experience (BASE) Program Rising high school juniors and seniors spend a week living like a college student. Stay in a residence hall, attend classes taught by Bucknell professors and develop problem-solving skills designed to help you make an impact on the world.
    • University of Alabama’s Summer On Campus Program Dive into college life by taking two challenging college courses while living on the beautiful University of Alabama campus. This unique opportunity allows high school students  to earn 6-7 college credits, setting the stage for academic success and a smoother transition to higher education. Gain firsthand experience of college-level coursework, make new friends, and explore the resources that UA has to offer—all while enjoying the charm of their picturesque campus.
    • The Rensselaer Summer Engineering Design Program                                            July 20 – August 2, 2025 PREFACE is a summer experience hosted by Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for rising junior and senior high school students interested in pursuing a career in engineering or technology, who possess unique strengths, leadership skills and talents that will add to the vibrancy of the Rensselaer community.
    • Generative AI Summer 2025 Initiative by Ivy League Mentors
      Inspirit AI is a 25-hour summer program that introduces students in grades 6 to 12 to fundamental AI and computing tools to create impactful projects such as AI-powered mental health assistants, intelligent disaster-monitoring systems, etc. Students join live online cohorts mentored by Ivy League graduates and build AI-powered projects tackling challenging problems across STEM and humanities. Applications for summer are due March 1st.
    • Lebanon Valley College Health and Biomedical Sciences Summer Program July 21-26, 2025 The goal of the program is to provide a window into the scientific basis of human health.  Through lectures and hands-on laboratory investigations in state-of-the-art laboratories, students will be introduced to the fundamentals of disciplines such as molecular biology, neuroscience, physiology, pharmacology, immunology, and other medical sciences.
    • PA Governors School for Global and International Studies prepares high-school sophomores and juniors to understand global and transnational processes through a four-week residential program hosted at the University of Pittsburgh’s main campus. The program’s unique curriculum and residential environment encourages students to engage with the world in an immersive way while earning six college credits. APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 21, 2025!
    • University of Wisconsin Badger PreCollege Program offers in-person and online programs in humanities, music, business, psychology, government, STEM, college prep and more — all designed to help students in grades 2–12 find their passion, meet new friends and explore their future.
    • Washington University in St. Louis Summer Programs for High School Students Summer programs offer highly motivated students the opportunity to experience WashU in the classroom and beyond.
    • Best College Review’s 50 best Pre-College Summer Technology Programs for High School Students
    • HS Navigator  HS Navigator has opportunities for students who are looking to add to their college resume or to help with their career exploration. This website has compiled over 2000 internships, summer opportunities, pre-college programs, and volunteer opportunities. All students have to do is select the type of opportunity, what subjects you are looking for, and any of the other options such as paid, grade levels, or co-ed, and the website will generate a list of opportunities that meet your specifications.
    • Iaccoca Global Entrepreneurship Intensive (at Lehigh University) The IGEI is a four-week, immersive, experiential learning opportunity for high school students to develop skills in entrepreneurship, leadership, and global citizenship.
    • Stevens Institute of Technology Summer Pre-College Program (residential/ in-person)
    • Quinnipiac University Pre-College Summer Programs (residential/ in-person): designed to give dedicated high school students a chance to grow academically and personally while getting an early taste of the college experience.
    • Syracuse University Summer Pre-College Programs (Online and On Campus)
    • Wake Forest University Summer Pre-College Program
    • Rice University PreCollege Program
    • University of Notre Dame PreCollege Summer Virtual Program
    • http://teenink.com/Summer/
    • Summer Discovery: Pre-College Summer Enrichment
    • Northwestern University Pre-College Summer Online Program
    • Georgetown Pre-College Summer Program
    • Carnegie Mellon’s Pre-College Summer Programs
    • Brown University Pre-College Program
    • Dartmouth Precollege Online Program

Employment Centers

• • • PA Career Link
    • Monster.com
    • MyFuture.com – Department of Defense Careers (Also Careers in Commerce, Education, and Labor Departments)

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Through volunteering, older children and teens become empowered and learn that they can make a difference and that they can be a part of impacting our community’s future.

• Youth Volunteer Corps of Reading: https://www.voiceupberks.org/yvc
• Animal Rescue League of Berks County: http://www.berksarl.org/
• Humane Pennsylvania: https://humanepa.org/donate/volunteer/
• Helping Harvest Fresh Food Bank: https://helpingharvest.org/volunteer/
• American Red Cross of Southeastern PA: https://www.redcross.org/local/pennsylvania/southeastern-pennsylvania.html
• Berks County Parks & Recreation: https://www.countyofberks.com/departments/parks-and-recreation/volunteer-at-the-parks
• Lincoln Park Swimming Association: http://www.lppool.org/
• Reading Hospital Summer Junior Volunteer Program: https://towerhealth.org/locations/reading-hospital/volunteers/summer-junior-volunteer-program-2024
• United Way of Berks County: https://www.uwberks.org/volunteer/