Accepted Summer Discovery Students

Summer program students standing together in a hallway

Congratulations, Accepted Summer Discovery Students!

We are so excited to welcome you into the 2025 class of the Readiness Institute Summer Discovery. This program is your opportunity to expand your skills, discover your interests, and chart your course for the future — all while collecting a generous stipend for your participation!

Summer Discovery officially kicks off on Monday, June 23, at the Energy Innovation Center in downtown Pittsburgh with students in the Pittsburgh and Central PA cohorts of the program. Then for the next five weeks, you will go on field trips around your region, hear from guest speakers, participate in workshops, and more. You’ll also be introduced to mentors who will be available to guide you during and after your time in the program, and you’ll be welcomed into a growing alumni network of past Summer Discovery learners.

Please complete the To-Do List below to register for Summer Discovery 2025 by Wednesday, May 14, 2025.

If you are unable to join us this summer, please let us know so we can give your spot to someone on the waitlist.

Your To-Do List

1. Complete Your Registration Form

A parent or guardian must create a CampDoc account to complete this registration.

Pittsburgh (Allegheny County) Registration

Bedford/Blair/Cambria/Somerset County Registration

Note: You may receive an email about purchasing camp insurance. Please disregard this, as you do not need camp insurance for this program.

2. Complete Code of Conduct Form

At the Readiness Institute, we are committed to creating a culture of equity and inclusion for all of our students; therefore, please set aside 15 minutes to complete the Standards of Conduct Form.

3. Complete and Return W-9 and Non-Employee Information (NEI) Forms

The W-9 Form and the Non-Employee Information (NEI) Form, along with a pre-addressed envelope, will be sent to you in the mail with your acceptance letter. You can also download them here:

Mail completed forms to:
Penn State Conferences & Institutes
Attn: Corinna Fisher
100 Innovation Blvd., Suite 301
State College, PA 16803

4. Create Your Penn State Access Account

2025 Summer Discovery Schedule

Opening Day in Pittsburgh
Monday, June 23 | 9:00 a.m.

Weeks 1–5
Tuesday–Thursdays | June 24–July 23 | 9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Full schedule coming soon!

Final Day Celebration in Pittsburgh
Thursday, July 24 | 9:00 a.m.

Note: Students in Bedford, Blair, Cambria, and Somerset will meet at their specific location (see below) and travel together to and from Pittsburgh on the first and last day events.

Program Locations

Franco Harris Pittsburgh Center at Penn State
Energy Innovation Center
1435 Bedford Avenue, Floor A
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Readiness Institute Contacts

Justin Aglio
Executive Director, Readiness Institute
Associate Vice President, Penn State Outreach
Email: justinaglio@psu.edu

Emma Hance
Senior Program Manager, Readiness Institute
Email: hance.emma@psu.edu