UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Remake Learning Days connects youth and families to innovative and fun new ways to learn and grow together with events that focus on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) exploration and career pathways across Pennsylvania, including programs hosted and sponsored by Penn State.
Remake Learning Days in Pennsylvania runs from May 2-22, and includes more than 1,000 events intended to encourage creativity, perseverance and curiosity among youth from pre-K through high school.
The annual festival invites a variety of organizations such as schools, libraries, nonprofits, businesses and other community centers to come together to provide youth and families with innovative learning experiences. With more than a dozen activities around the state that are hosted by Penn State, there are opportunities for students, families and educators to connect to the university.
“Remake Learning Days is a reminder of how learning can take place anywhere at any time and at any age. It is an opportunity for families to learn together and explore more in their local communities,” said Amanda Smith, director of K-12 engagement at Penn State. “There are over 1,000 events to explore in Pennsylvania and beyond. I am proud Penn State takes part in this wonderful learning festival.”
This year, Remake Learning Days is working with the Career Ready PA Coalition to support the Career Ready PA Backpack Challenge. This is an opportunity for K-12 students to get artifacts needed for their digital career readiness portfolio by attending Remake Learning Days events that support either the learning of 21st century skills or career awareness and then complete a reflection survey about their experience. These digital career readiness portfolios are a requirement at all public schools across the commonwealth to show that students are getting exposure to the skills and careers that they might need in the future.
Upcoming Penn State Remake Learning Day Activities include:
May 2
Out-of-School Opportunities across PA with the Penn State K-12 Engagement Network
Join the Penn State Outreach K-12 Engagement Network to hear about the multitude of out-of-school programming opportunities available to K-12 youth through Penn State. In-person and virtual programs are available at all 24 campuses for a range of ages and topics.
May 8 and May 22
RailRiders STEM Day
STEM School Day games presented by Penn State Hazleton, Penn State Scranton, and Penn State Wilkes Barre.
This is one of 10 Career Ready PA Mega Challenge events. Thousands of students participate and can engage in meaningful STEM learning and career exploration at the three Penn State campuses leading the event. Remake Learning Days and Career Ready PA staff will be on hand at the event to help students complete their artifacts.
May 10
World of Work with PBS KIDS
WPSU and WQED will explore different types of jobs and celebrate unique interests. This virtual event will engage students by thinking through their own interests and how that connects to various careers and types of jobs.
May 11
WPSU Play & Learn Watch Party: Molly of Denali
Join WPSU for a special Molly of Denali read along of “Little Dog Lost” and watch the book come to life in the episode of the same name.
Kid Connection Ag Block
Penn State Extension hosts this Mifflin County tradition with games, entertainment and learning on the streets of downtown Lewistown. The Ag Block will feature activities related to agriculture including rides, face painting, goat snuggling and more.
May 15
Free Wheeling Day
Free Wheeling Day is a hands-on learning experience for fourth graders to learn more about a variety of careers available in our local area by interacting with professionals and the vehicles that represent those careers.
May 18
Spring Open House-Pasto Agricultural Museum
A family-friendly event that includes testing seed viability, seed planting and growing tips.
May 22-24
4-H Eco-Tech Adventures
Three nights of STEAM fun; one for science in art, one introduction to coding and robotics, and one evening of environmental science.