GROVE CITY — Two weeklong summer programs will be offered through the Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV in Grove City for students from first through eighth grade.

Music, dance week

One program is a partnership with the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre with nationally renowned voice teacher Diana Walters, hosting a Movement and Music Performing Arts Camp open to students from fifth to eighth grade.

Children who are interested in dance, theater and music will learn how to use their bodies, voices and minds to prepare for performances. Students of all skill and experience levels are encouraged to attend and are sure to learn something new.

Participants will work on dance and music activities and present what they learn at a showcase for family and friends on the last day of camp.

“Students who participate in Movement and Music Summer Camp will have the opportunity to receive world-class dance and music instruction,” said Jill Manczka, MIU IV director of communications. “The instructors from the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre and Mrs. Walters are truly the best in the business. They have extensive experience in both performance and teaching. They will focus on creativity, technique, and self-confidence on the stage. The students are promised a fun and memorable week.”

The students at the camp will receive a T-shirt, a certificate and a memory book.

It will run from Aug. 3 to 7 at the Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV, 453 Maple Street, Grove City. The cost for each student is $215 for those who register by June 1. The price increase to $230 after June 1.

Registration information can be found at www.miu4.org/camps.

Camp Invention

Another summer offering is a partnership with the National Inventors Hall of Fame with the program Camp Invention for students in first to sixth grade.

The lessons will explore the connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation. Children will work to find solutions for real-world problems.

These young innovators will brainstorm project ideas and build original prototypes using tools found in everyday devices. They will explore giant insects, colorful animals and their environments, even constructing and personalizing a solar-powered cricket with a unique habitat.

They also will spend the week learning about the science of slime, demolition, electronic sound, giant squids and coding.

The educators will help with the different modules with high school students serving as leadership interns. There will be one staff member for every eight children.

Every student will receive a T-shirt, but availability is limited. Early registration discounts are available. Visit www.campinvention.org or call 800-968-4332.

The week begins July 11, with science teacher and consultant Diane McGaffic serving as director of the Epic program.

Serving 27 districts

The Midwestern Intermediate Unit IV is an educational service agency that provides programs and services to 27 school districts in Butler, Lawrence, and Mercer Counties.

As one of 29 Intermediate Units in Pennsylvania, MIU IV implements projects administered by the state Department of Education, the State Board of Education, the General Assembly, and the U.S. Department of Education.

Questions about MIU IV’s summer camps can be directed to Manczka at 724-458-6700, Ext. 1255.