UPDATE, 7/12/24: This article continues to be updated with information as it comes in. Scroll down to see more information on food distribution from Pittsburgh Area Community Schools and its partners, including the pantry at the Sto-Rox Primary Center on Tuesdays and Thursdays. See flier for details.
ORIGINAL POST, 5/29/24: The Sto-Rox School District is a slew of services and programs available this summer. Read on for information about everything from Steel City Impact to YouthPlaces, and so much more. You can also download the summer programming document below. Please contact the Sto Rox School District at 412-771-3213 if you have any questions pertaining to programming and updates.
DOWNLOAD: Sto-Rox Summer Programming (PDF)
Sto-Rox School District Partners
Boys & Girls Clubs of Western Pennsylvania (Kindergarten - 6th Grade)
Pressley Ridge CSBBH (Community & School-Based Behavioral Health) Therapeutic summer program (Kindergarten - 6th Grade)
Program Description: Intensive behavioral health services that provide individual, family, and group therapy across school, home, and community
Criteria: K-6th grade; must be a current CSBBH client and meet criteria for medical necessity for group therapy to participate in the therapeutic summer program
Referral Process + Contact Information: Current clients only; program Director Krystin Rodack 412-510-1779
Pressley Ridge School Based Outpatient Therapy (Kindergarten - 12th Grade)
Program Description: School Based Mental Health Therapy
Criteria: All students with Medicaid
Referral Process + Contact Information: Families can call our central admissions office to make a referral for services. Family Counseling Center - Central Admissions - 1-888-777-0820 (Note: Current waitlist)
Steel City Impact Summer Camp (6th - 10th Grades)
Our partners at Steel City Impact are preparing for their summer after-school program in Sto-Rox that runs from Monday, June 17 through Thursday, July 25. The program, in partnership with Focus on Renewal (FOR) is for students entering 7th - 11th grades and will take place Monday through Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 pm. at Sto-Rox Jr./Sr. High School. Most importantly, this summer’s program will be limited to 30 participants, so if you are interested, register as soon as possible.
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Steel City Impact’s summer programming will include weekly field trips based on attendance, STEM projects, college and career readiness, a community luncheon and community cleanup, and a B.E.E. (Black Excellence is Everywhere) Day.
Interested students and families should react out to Tyra Grant, Program Director.
Phone: 814-981-1299
Email: tgrant@steelcityimpact.com
Website: steelcityimpact.com
Becoming a Man Program - BAM (Youth Guidance) (7th - 12th Grades)
Summer Program Description: BAM summer programming gives students a safe and fun environment to spend their time, while building upon the foundation laid over the course of the school year, integrating the program’s Six Core Values: Integrity, Accountability, Self-Determination, Respect for Womanhood, Visionary Goal-Setting, and Positive Anger Expression. The goal of this program is to increase students’ depth of knowledge and understanding of the self, to promote mindful daily practices, and to strengthen the relationships that strengthen them.
Criteria (ages, grade level, etc): students in grades 6-12th,
Logistics of Summer programming (Days/times/location): June 17th-July 26th Mon-Thursday at the Jr/Sr Hs.
Referral Process + Contact Information: School staff should forward referred students to BAM Youth Specialist, Chris Taylor (CTaylor@youth-guidance.org) and District Social Worker Alex Gariepy (agariepy@srsd.k12.pa.us) Include: youth's name, email address, and grade, and parent/guardian contact information including name, email address and telephone number.
Infinite Lifestyle Solutions (ILS) Summer Programming for 2024: Saving Our Sons and Daughters (SOSAD) Mental Health Ambassador Program
Summer Program Description: Six-week summer program for youth ages 14 and above. Students are paid hourly through Learn and Earn. Students learn about taking care of their mental health and how to be positive mental health leaders in their school and community.
Criteria (ages, grade level, etc): Ages 14 -up: Jr/Sr High School, students who are already enrolled in the program will get priority pick.
Logistics of Summer programming (Days/times/location):Transportation meeting spot at the high school 9:30am, at ILS Healing Center at 3884 Perrysville Ave. Monday - Thursday 10-3, Friday: 5 hours of online study; June 24- August 2
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Art Therapy
Bi-weekly 1-on-1 art therapy sessions with a Registered Art Therapist/LPC.
Students already engaging in art therapy who want to continue throughout summer.
At Jr/Sr High school school, one day every 2 weeks. Wednesday was requested as a day to use space at the school. Also virtual sessions are an option. No new referrals at this time. Referrals can begin for next school year through District Social Worker Alex Gariepy (agariepy@srsd.k12.pa.us)
YouthPlaces
Summer Program Description: Youth Places is excited to facilitate two workshops at Sto-Rox Junior/Senior High School this summer. The entrepreneurship workshop will cover various topics to introduce youth to business and innovation. The workshop will include idea generation, market research, business planning, budgeting, and sales lessons. It will also involve interactive activities, including brainstorming sessions, group projects, and a mini business pitch competition to encourage creativity and teamwork. Additionally, we will have a guest speaker from the business community share their experiences and insights with the youth. The workshop intends to inspire and equip youth with the knowledge and skills they need to pursue their entrepreneurial ambitions.
The second workshop is a practical guide to shaping young people's futures. It will cover various topics to help them explore their interests, strengths, and goals. The workshop will include self-assessment exercises to identify their skills and interests, information about different career paths and industries, guidance on setting career goals, and insight into the job market and career trends. The workshop will also involve interactive sessions with professionals from various fields to provide youth firsthand knowledge about different careers. We will also help the youth create a career portfolio. This career planning workshop empowers youth to understand how to pursue their desired career paths, making them feel prepared and confident about their future.
Both workshops are for students in grades 7th—12th. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in our assigned classroom, room 105.
Sto Rox Community Programs
Focus On Renewal (FOR)
Vision
Citizens who are served by focus on renewal become resilient, contributing members of our community.
Mission
Focus on renewal’s programs and partnerships connect children, adults, and families with relationships, resources, and opportunities to develop and sustain a thriving community.
Values
Inclusion. Support. Partnership. Trust. Wellness.
For our neighbors in Sto-Rox, Focus on Renewal is here to make things better. With a wide range of programs, services and supports, we’re here FOR everyone. Programs | Focus on Renewal (forstorox.org)
Sto-Rox Library
REGISTRATION LINK: Summer Reading Program
Pittsburgh Area Community Schools
University of Pittsburgh/UPMC Children’s Job Readiness Workshop
Learn & Earn
The Learn & Earn general program is for young people ages 14-21 to work up to 25 hours a week over the course of 6-weeks at worksites across the County and City.
Through Learn & Earn, youth are placed with community-based organizations where they are hired, trained, and assigned to a worksite for the summer. For many participants, Learn & Earn is their first job experience; for others it has become their consistent summer job.
Questions or concerns, call 412-932-2950 or email summer@partner4work.org
RAD Summer Staycation
Free “family four-packs” of tickets through the RAD Summer Staycation will be replenished with new dates throughout the summer. They can be booked and redeemed by following a four-step process at RADPass.org:
Log in with your Allegheny County library card number and PIN.
Browse for passes by date or by venue.
Reserve your pass.
Print your RAD Pass or download it to your mobile device.
When offers begin to appear at RADPass.org on May 1, guests are encouraged to be courteous to other RAD Pass users: only book a reservation that you plan to use on the selected date. If you find you are unable to attend, please cancel your reservation to open up spots for others.
In addition to reservable free tickets at these attractions, the RAD Summer Staycation will serve as a “one-stop shop” for people to explore free experiences at regional assets throughout the summer. RADworkshere.org will feature a calendar of fun opportunities ranging from free concerts and movies at regional parks to summertime festivals and events throughout Allegheny County.
UpStreet (Mental Health)
Live chat box with a counselor (on the website)
Monday-Friday, 10am-8pm
Saturday & Sunday, 2pm-10pm
Website: https://upstreetpgh.org/#instant-chat
Stop in to speak with a counselor
Monday-Friday, 12-4:30pm
5844 Forward Ave, Pittsburgh PA 15217
Looking for ongoing support? Get started by scheduling an intake appointment. Therapy at UpStreet is free – no insurance needed.
Website: https://upstreetpgh.org/intakeform/
UpStreet’s Peer Mentoring program matches mentors (youth ages 17-22) with mentees (younger peers ages 12-16) to build supportive text messaging-based mentoring relationships. Research shows that peer mentoring is beneficial for both mentor and mentees, and we’re excited to support youth in making these connections!
