412 Impact Service Learning Camp Saving the world, one good deed at a time!
Monday, July 20 - Friday, July 24, 2026 | Resident & Commuter Options
9 am - 4 pm Daily
This summer, devote three days to engaging with the local Pittsburgh community by partnering with nonprofit organizations! Students will participate in volunteer projects both on- and off-campus each morning and spend each afternoon developing their own ideas to help the community. Students will also create a poster and a video to promote their concepts for making the world a better place.
This program is open only to commuter students.
This exciting program is open to middle and high school students aged 12-16. No prior experience is necessary to participate. This program is open to the first 12 students who complete the registration and pay the deposit.
Class Outlook:
Program Start: Monday, July 20, 2026
Program End: Friday, July 24, 2026
The below schedule is from the 2-day 2024 412 Impact Service Learning Camp. 2026 details for our 5-day opportunity to come!
| Time | Activity |
| 9:00 - 9:15 am | Welcome and Introductions |
| 9:15 - 10:00 am | Shuttle to Tiny Tracks Farm |
| 10:00 - 11:30 am | Goat Barn Clean-Up, Grooming, & Cuddling! |
| 11:30 am - 12:00 pm | Travel Back to Campus |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 - 2:30 pm | Designing Communities & Letters to Elected Officials |
| 2:30 - 3:00 pm | Beaver County Humane Society Projects & creating cards to be distributed to Pittsburgh’s aging community members |
| 3:00 - 4:00 pm | New Point Park Food Pantry - Build shelving, cleaning, & organize food |
| Time | Activity |
| 9:00 - 9:15 am | Morning Meet- Up |
| 9:15 - 11:30 am | Beaver County Humane Society Talk, Tour and Animal Cuddles |
| 11:30 am - 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 12:30 - 1:00 pm | Rock Painting |
| 1:00 - 2:00 pm | Service Project - Making PB&Js for Pittsburgh’s Unhomed |
| 2:30 - 4:00 pm | Develop Service Learning Message (Poster) and Create PSA Video |
The 412 Impact Service Learning Camp is planning our 2026 partnering organizations. Check back soon!
Check out our partnering organizations from our 2024 program:
This camp will be led by Heather Starr-Fiedler (right) and Kelly Wilding (left).
Heather Starr-Fiedler serves as the Chair of Community Engagement for Point Park University and is a professor in Community Engagement and Communications. Kelly Wilding is pursuing her Ph.D. in Community Engagement and serves as a graduate assistant in the Community Engagement department. Both Heather and Kelly are passionate about nonprofit work. Together they run the Wood Street Communications nonprofit outreach initiative at Point Park.
Additionally, Heather founded Play it Forward Pittsburgh, a 501c3 nonprofit organization that collects and distributes toys to children each holiday season. Kelly spent 13 years in Development at the American Heart Association prior to returning to her graduate studies.
Both are passionate runners. Heather just finished the Honolulu Marathon and Kelly recently hiked Mt. Kilimanjaro!
Payment Information:
All payments are due before the start of the program.
Registration and payments will be handled through our easy, user-friendly online registration platform, CampDoc. Visa, Mastercard, Discover and Electronic Checks are accepted. Payment plans are available. Students receive a t-shirt, swag bag, and ID holder with their registration.
Non-Refundable Registration Fee:
A non-refundable registration fee of $100.00 is required to reserve your space in the program. Please review our FAQs for the most up-to-date information on cancellations and refunds. This fee is separate from the tuition cost.
Dorm & Meals Information:
When applicable, residential students receive 3 meals on weekdays and 2 meals on weekends. Commuters receive a daily lunch buffet included with the program. All meals take place in our Lawrence Hall Dining Room.
| BREAKDOWN | COST |
| Tuition | $300 |
| Registration | $100 |
| Total Commuter | $400 |
| Room & Meals | $750 |
| Total Resident | $1,150 |
Meals Information:
Students receive a daily lunch buffet. All meals take place in our Lawrence Hall Dining Room
Available Discounts:
1. A 30% tuition discount is currently offered to Point Park University employees, alumni, and their immediate family members. Family is defined as yourself, your spouse, and/or your children. Dorm and meal plan costs are not available for this discount.
2. Enroll a participant in more than one program or register more than one child from the same family to receive $50.00 off your balance. This coupon can only be applied to one program or account.
Welcome to our campus!
This program will be held on campus at Point Park University and off-campus at various volunteering locations. While on-campus, students will spend time in our Community Engagement Lab and our Center for Media Innovation.
Drop Off & Pick Up Details:
Students should be dropped off and picked up each day at our Academic Hall entrance. This is located at 201 Wood Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Additional details will be sent to registered participants. To view a campus map of our University, click here.
Students will travel to our volunteering sites by University-leased vehicles with a certified driver.
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| Call | 412-392-3456 |
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