Northampton Community College Horizons for Youth

08/14/2026

We want to take a moment to thank all of the teachers, volunteers, Camp Northampton staff, families and kids that made the Horizons for Youth Summer Camp 2026 so special! Thank you for being a part of our summer fun! Have a great school year and we can't wait to see you again next summer!

07/15/2026

How many rubber bands does it take to make a watermelon explode? The Launch It class found out today! It's over 500!

07/02/2026

Happy 4th of July! Enjoy the weekend. We'll see you again on Tuesday, July 7!

05/06/2026

Future Restaurant and Event Creators (Grades 7-12)
July 20-23, 1-4PM, $125
Work in groups to imagine you are opening the next popular, fun, edible business. Design a theme, logo, menu, and pricing; create a floor plan for a private event space; and prepare a guided appetizer to complete the dining experience.
Register Today: https://lifelearn.northampton.edu/modules/shop/index.html?action=section&OfferingID=8899177

05/01/2026

We’re Hiring!

Horizons for Youth is looking for enthusiastic and reliable Camp Counselors and Instructors to join our summer youth program team! If you enjoy working with kids, creating fun experiences, and being part of a positive team environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Camp Counselors must have graduated high school by this summer.

Join us for a rewarding summer making a difference in the lives of young people.

04/21/2026

We’re proud to celebrate one of our own! 🎉

Sariann Knerr, a dedicated instructor with our Horizons for Youth summer camps, is competing for a top spot in the America’s Favorite Teacher competition! 🍎✨

Sariann is also a third-grade teacher at Arts Academy Elementary Charter, where she inspires students every day with her passion and creativity. Now she needs our community’s support to help her reach the finals!

💻 You can read her story and cast a free vote daily here:
https://americasfavteacher.org/2026/sariann-knerr

Let’s come together and show her how much the Horizons community supports her—every vote counts! ❤️

03/25/2026

Don't forget to check out the program at the Northampton Community College Community Programs Pocono Campus if you are in the Poconos.
Registration for the Pocono campus opens on March 30 at noon!

Horizons for Youth Summer Camp- Pocono Campus is open to view our catalog!
Take a look at everything we are offering this summer!!
Enrollment opens March 30th
If you have any questions please contact me at [email protected]
https://lifelearn.northampton.edu/modules/shop/index.html?action=programBrowse&CatalogID=243

03/23/2026

🍞✨ NEW Parent & Child Baking Class: Quick Breads! ✨🍞
April 18, 9:30am-12:30pm, Fowler Family Southside Center 521, $79
Each registration admits one adult and child pair, register in child's name.

Looking for a fun way to spend time together? Join us for a delicious, hands-on baking experience where you and your child will learn the fundamentals of baking bread—no yeast required!

Spend the morning mixing, baking, and creating your own custom quick breads. Start with a simple base recipe, then make it your own with flavors like apple-raisin, spiced cranberry, orange, banana, or date 🍎🍊🍌

But that’s not all…
🧈 Whip up your own flavored butter
🍓 Make a homemade jam to spread on top
🥖 And head home with two different types of bread to share (or keep for yourself 😉)

This class is perfect for beginners and designed to be fun, interactive, and memory-making for both kids and adults.

👩‍🍳 Spots are limited—don’t miss out on this sweet (and savory!) experience! https://lifelearn.northampton.edu/modules/shop/index.html?action=section&OfferingID=8937221

03/10/2026

Registration opens today at noon. Do you have the registration directions handy? https://lifelearn.northampton.edu/modules/shop/index.html?action=programBrowse&CatalogID=242

03/06/2026

Our Summer 2026 Horizons for Youth Summer Camp catalog is now available online for viewing! 🌞 Browse the full list of exciting classes and activities we have planned for the upcoming season. Registration opens March 10 at noon, so be sure to explore the options and start planning your summer fun. We look forward to seeing your campers this summer!https://www.northampton.edu/_docs/business-and-community/horizons-for-youth/horizons_bethlehem_summer_catalog.pdf