Penn State Summer Athletics

Penn State Recreational Activities, Sports Clinics, Facilities and Nightlife

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RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES

Each and every day, when classes are through, Summer Study’s Penn State summer athletics and recreational facilities host a wide variety of planned activities for the athlete and artist alike. The extensive Penn State summer athletics and recreational facilities are among the most outstanding facilities on any college campus. Our enthusiastic Summer Study staff enjoys the fun right along with you as you take part in

Penn State recreational activities including:

  • Poetry readings
  • Kickball games
  • Tie-dye workshops
  • Pick-up games in volleyball, softball, basketball, soccer and ultimate frisbee
  • Improvisation workshops
  • Ping-pong tournaments
  • Discussion groups
  • Hikes
  • An acapella singing group
  • Lacrosse
  • Tours of Beaver Stadium
  • Rock band
  • and much, much more!

The students who enjoy themselves the most are those who take full advantage of the opportunities. Participation is the key!

PENN STATE SPORTS CLINICS

For those students who wish to hone their athletic skills beyond our recreational games, we offer specialized Penn State sports clinics in BASKETBALL, SOCCER and VOLLEYBALL. TENNIS AND GOLF lessons are also available for those of any ability as well as access to our WEIGHT-TRAINING and conditioning facility: a superb 20,000 state-of-the-art fitness center. While there is no extra charge for recreational play (except golf greens fees) there is a supplemental fee for sports clinics, lessons & access to the fitness center.

PENN STATE SUMMER ATHLETICS FACILITIES

The extensive Penn State athletics and recreational facilities are among the most outstanding of any campus. They include…

  • Beaver Stadium: the colossal 106,500 seat football stadium and home of the Nittany Lions
  • McCoy Natatorium: 4-pool facility with three indoor and one 50 meter outdoor pool
  • Recreation Building: houses 4 basketball courts, 4 volleyball courts, 14 handball/paddleball courts, 10 squash courts, fencing, and wrestling facilities
  • Greenberg Indoor Sports Complex: an indoor Ice Pavilion with 2 Ice Skating Rinks and an indoor soccer field
  • Two 18 Hole Golf Courses: for nominal greens fees, students can play as often as they like
  • Tennis Courts: 48 courts including 16 indoor and outdoor courts at the Tennis Club Complex
  • Outdoor Track: a nine lane 400 meter tartans surface
  • Intramural Building: houses weight training and wrestling rooms, 6 basketball gymnasiums, a jogging track and walleyball facilities
  • Hetzel Union Building: Penn State’s student union, complete with delicious eateries, billiards club room, and extensive study lounges
  • Varsity Athletic Fields: with plenty of field space you can enjoy the full complement of athletic equipment available to all Summer Study students at any time
  • Stone Valley Recreation Area: A beautiful 72 Acre lake with boating, swimming and volleyball
  • Hiking Trails: famous Mt. Nittany and Tussey Mountain are sure to thrill our nature-lovers
  • Dance & Aerobics: classes are offered in a variety of facilities

Summer Study students have unlimited use of most Penn State summer athletics and recreational facilities on campus.

EXCITING NIGHTLIFE

The fun just begins as the sun goes down! Both the town of State College and the Penn State campus are a dynamic setting with unlimited opportunities for exciting evening activities. As college social life continues after classes end, our nightly program of planned events adds to the “Total Pre-College Experience.”

Activities Included…

  • "Broadway" Type Shows (in past summers we have seen Grease, Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, Big, A Chorus Line, and Dracula)
  • TV’s funniest Hypnotist/Comedian, Tom DeLuca
  • Fabulous Crowbar and Players Dance Clubs
  • Fast-paced Ice Skating
  • Spectacular July 4th Fireworks
  • Action-packed Roller Skating
  • Wet & Wild Ice Broomball
  • Water Sports Night (water polo, water volleyball, etc.)
  • Fun & Loud Rock-N-Bowl
  • Miniature Golf and Movie Nights
  • Our Hilarious Skit/Talent Night
  • Indoor Basketball, Volleyball and Wallyball
  • Rock Concerts (in past summers we saw Ludacris, the Who, the Dave Matthews Band, Ben Folds, Ricky Martin, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Phish, Lilith Fair, Chicago, Third Eye Blind, Rufus Wainright, the Tony Hawk Boom Boom Huck Jam, and more!)
  • Las Vegas Casino Night
  • MTV’s Singled Out Dating Game
  • The Rocky Horror Picture Show
  • Our Farewell Banquet/Awards Night Party
  • Much more!

All planned day and night activities are INCLUDED in the Summer Study Tuition!

THE TOTAL PRE-COLLEGE EXPERIENCE!

For more information on our Penn State summer athletics and recreational activities and facilities, request a brochure online. To apply, please fill out our summer program application form.