K-12 Programs

Did you know that more than 10,000 K-12 students participate in educational and fun activities at Carnegie Mellon each year? 

There is ample opportunity for children to learn and grow at Carnegie Mellon - and many of those activities are held during the summer! To find out if any of our programs align with the needs of your family, we invite you to visit the Leonard Gelfand Center website to view the programs offered to K-12 students.  

Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences

The Pennsylvania Department of Education established the Pennsylvania Governor's School for the Sciences (PGSS) to provide a summer enrichment experience in science and math for talented high school students in Pennsylvania. The program hopes to encourage students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math. After a brief hiatus, the program is returning to CMU's Mellon College of Science. Program dates are June 30 - August 3, 2013. Vist the PGSS website for more information. 

Athletic Camps & Clinics

Various camps and clinics are offered through the respective athletic programs at the university for K-12 students. For information regarding these programs, visit the Athletics website. 

Summer String Workshop Program

Carnegie Mellon's School of Music offers a Summer String Workshop for children ages 7-14. Eligible students who register by May 24, 2013 will improve their skills by attending daily classes and recitals and perform in a final concert. Students must be able to read notes fluently, and previous group or ensemble experience is highly recommended. For more information and to apply, visit the Summer String Workshop Program website.