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Sunday, June 15 - Friday, June 27, 2025 | Resident & Commuter Options

Are you ready to embark on an unforgettable journey? Join Point Park University staff members Fred Angiolieri and Phillip Harrity on an adventure you’ll never forget. Our Dungeons and Dragons Camp has expanded for Summer 2025, with two one-week sessions. This year’s camp will use the 2024 D&D Player’s Handbook. Get ready for two weeks of creative world building, thrilling quests, and imaginative storytelling through the realms of magic and adventure! 

Week 1 (June 16 - 20): Session 0 - The Adventure Begins

If you're new to the world of Dungeons and Dragons, this camp session is the perfect place to learn, create, and make lasting memories. Within the camp, students will create their own character, paint their own miniatures, and play through a campaign with seasoned Dungeon Masters. Get ready for a week of creative world building, thrilling quests, and imaginative storytelling through the realms of magic and adventure!

Week 2 (June 23 - 27): Mastering the Game - The Adventure Continues

In this next session, students will dive into the art of Dungeon Mastering—learning how to craft compelling narratives, design challenging encounters, and bring worlds to life. With guidance from experienced DMs, you'll develop the skills to run your own campaigns, keep players engaged, and handle any twist the dice may bring. Get ready to take the reins and become the master of the game!

Read all about our 2024 Dungeons & Dragons Camp!

 

This exciting program is open to middle and high school students aged 12-18, as well as 2025 high school graduates.  No prior D&D knowledge is necessary in order to participate. 

With two sessions being offered, it is highly recommended that new campers choose to attend Session 0 in Week 1 (even if the student has previous experience playing D&D), with the option to continue on and attend Mastering the Game in Week 2. 

Important Dates:

Residential and Commuter Check-In (Week 1): Sunday, June 15 from 1 - 4 pm

4 pm: Student Orientation
6 pm: Dinner
7 pm: Meet & Greet
 

Program Start Date: Monday, June 16 
Program End Date: Friday, June 20

Residential Move-Out(Week 2): Friday, June 27 (evening) or Saturday, June 28 (morning)

Week 1 - Session 0: June 16 - 20, 2025

Week 2 - Mastering the Game: June 23 - 27, 2025

With two sessions being offered, it is highly recommended that new campers choose to attend Session 0 in Week 1 (even if the student has previous experience playing D&D), with the option to continue on and attend Mastering the Game in Week 2. 

Returning campers who choose only to attend the second week will arrive to campus on Monday, June 23.

 

Class Outlook

Classes will be held Monday - Friday with a 1-hour lunch break on campus.
This camp will cover gameplay, character and world development, and dungeon master/player resources and skill building. 
The below is an example based on the 2024 camp's schedule. The camp has been expanded into a two-week program for 2025. New schedules will be coming soon!
Monday, June 16 Schedule
Time Activity
9 - 9:45 am Welcome, Introduction to D&D
10 - 11:45 am Intro to Gameplay
12 - 1 pm Lunch at Residential Dining Facility
1 - 1:45 pm Mini Painting
2 - 2:45 pm Creating Minis with 3D Printers
3 - 3:45pm DM/Player Resources or Finish Character Sheets

 

Tuesday, June 17 Schedule
Time Activity
9 - 9:45 am Character Creation
10 - 10:45 am Character Classes
11 - 11:45 am Ability Scores
12 - 1 pm Lunch at Residential Dining Facility
1 - 1:45 pm Equipment / Spells
2 - 2:45 pm Character Sheet Wrap-Up
3 - 3:45 pm DM/Player Resources or Finish Mini Painting

 

Wednesday, June 18 Schedule
Time Activity
9 - 9:45 am DM Skills Part 1
10 - 10 am DM Skills Part 2
11 - 11:45 am DM Skills Part 3
12 - 1 pm Lunch at Residential Dining Facility
1 - 1:45 pm DM Skills Part 4
2 - 2:45 pm World Building
3 - 3:45 pm DM/Player Resources or Finish Mini Painting

 

Thursday, June 19 Schedule
Time Activity
9 - 9:45 am Review of World-Building Outlines
10 - 11:45 am Workshop: Creating a One-Shot
12 - 1:00 pm Lunch at Residential Dining Facility
1 - 2:45 pm Workshop: Creating a One-Shot
3 - 3:45 pm Student Presentations of Worlds and One-Shots

 

Friday, June 20 Schedule
Time Activity
9 - 11:45 am Gameday: Playing Through Student One-Shots
12 - 1 pm Lunch at Residential Dining Facility
1 - 3:45 pm Gameday: Playing Through Student One-Shots

 

Drop-Off / Pick-Up For Commuters

Commuter students should be dropped off each day in our designated "Drop-Off Zone".
This zone is located at Academic Hall, 201 Wood St., Pittsburgh, PA 15222. Parents and guardians should stop and park on Third Ave. The student should enter the building through the entrance facing Third Ave. and make their way to their assigned classroom. Pick-up will begin at 4 pm. Parents and guardians should plan to pick up their student in the same location. To view a campus map of our University, click here.

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Fred Angiolieri

Fred Angiolieri is currently the Senior Director of Media Services at Point Park University, where he has been a staff member and a part-time faculty member for almost 20 years.  He was first introduced to the world of Dungeons and Dragons as an early teen and played first and second edition D&D all the way up through college.  After college, starting a career and a family took up a lot of time and unfortunately it was put away for many years, but his love for the game never faded.  A few years ago, his fire was rekindled after watching a popular D&D stream on YouTube and he went out and bought the latest fifth edition books.  With a desire to play, but no games to join he decided to take up the role as DM (Dungeon Master) and start his own group which has been getting together every 2-3 weeks since February of 2023.  “The best part about having this camp is it brings together two of my passions – teaching and playing games – into one experience and will hopefully spark interest in the game for the younger generation.”

 

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Phillip Harrity

Phill Harrity has worked in the Point Park Library for over 15 years since graduating from Point Park in 2008. He is the Access Services, Archival Coordinator and Digital Image Manager for the university. Phill has been playing Dungeons and Dragons for over 20 years. He has significant experience as a player and Dungeon Master, both in person and online. Throughout his years playing D&D, Phill has recognized the skills that are gained through playing such as: problem solving, cooperation, communication, and creative writing. Phill hopes that others can gain these skills and more through participating in this Dungeons and Dragons camp.

Dorm & Meals Information:

When applicable, residential students receive 3 meals on weekdays and 2 meals on weekends. Commuters receive a daily lunch buffet. All meals take place in our Lawrence Hall Dining Room.

Student Breakdown and Cost
BREAKDOWN 1 WEEK 2 WEEKS
Deposit $100 $100
Tuition $700 $1,400
Coupon Code (DRAGON25) N/A $200
Total Commuter $800.00 $1,300.00
Add-On: Room/Board $750 $1,500
Total Resident  $1,550.00 $2,800.00

 

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!

All classes will be held on campus at Point Park University.

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Address: 
Point Park University
201 Wood Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15222

The option to live on campus is available to students at least 14 years old on the start date of the program. We will do our best to fulfill roommate requests, but requests are NOT guaranteed. Students will have the opportunity to enter requests during the registration process. 

Each residence hall has multiple points of secure access to student living areas, such as keycards, access codes, and lock and key. Students attending our workshop will stay in Thayer Hall. Thayer Hall offers double and triple occupancy rooms. A packing list will be sent closer to the workshop. Please be aware that bed linens (twin / extra-long linens) will need to be supplied by the student. 

Adult Resident Assistants (RAs) live on campus to supervise students who are minors. Each RA is responsible for eight to ten minors.

Community and Summer Education Contact Information
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Email summercamps@pointpark.edu
Call 412-392-3456
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