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• Act One Theater School
  Since 1986, Act One Theatre School has offered Pittsburgh area students the finest foundations in theatre education, providing a comprehensive student-oriented program which develops skills, fosters creativity, and provides successful experiences for all involved.
• Alle-Kiski Music Day Camp
  The Alle-Kiski Music Day Camp provides the opportunity for young musicians to make music together in a stimulating environment. Their teachers are qualified professionals committed to the success of the individual as well as to group achievement. Call Patricia Rossi at 724-335-5067.
• Almost Authors Summer Workshop
  A summer creative-writing workshop for students entering 3rd through 12th grades, Almost Authors is a week-long session designed to help students hone their writing skills in a variety of genres.
• Animal Friends University
  Offers classes and summer camps for Young Pet Lovers
• Bayer Sustainability Camp
  This 2-week residential camp offered via RiverQuest is for students ages 14 to 16. Students will participate in environmental exploration and fun and learn about water, energy, and environmental sustainability.
• Camp Deer Creek
  For students finishing 6th through 8th grade, Camp Deer Creek is a day camp that offers traditional camp activities such as swimming, horseback riding, archery, music, drama, nature hikes, and arts and crafts. A "residence week" is also available.
• Camp Judson
  Camp Judson offers a variety of summer camps for junior high and senior high students throughout the summer months. Activities at the main camps include bible study, faith-based activities, canoeing, rock climbing, swimming, archery, capture the flag, and more. Special camps are devoted to archaeology, visual and performing arts, outdoor skill-building and exploration, horseback riding, and leadership.
• Carlow University: ECO Camp
  Open to high school girls who are interested in investigating environmental careers, this 3-day camp focuses on the environment, energy, and sustainability.
• Carlow University: Prepare to Care Workshop
  Offered by Carlow University, this 3-day workshop introduces high school girls to the healthcare profession with hands-on learning experiences and advice from professionals.
• Carlow University: Summer Science Nation
  Summer Science Nation is a three-day workshop for high school girls who want to explore science career options in research, biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, and education. The program includes hands-on learning and field trips.
• CMU: Andrew's LEAP
  Offered by the School of Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University, Andrew's LEAP is a 7-week program for high school students to help them discover computer science possibilities. Participants learn from scientists, go on field trips, and work on their own engaging projects.
• CMU: Pre-College Programs
  These six-week-long programs hosted by Carnegie Mellon University offer students a unique opportunity to explore their interests and prepare for study at the college level. Programs are offered in architecture, art and design, drama, music, and gaming (via the National High School Game Academy). The programs are open to high school students from the ages of 16 to 18 who have completed their sophomore years.
• CMU School of Music String Camp
  This summer string workshop for high school students is offered by the Carnegie Mellon University School of Music. The intensive one-week program allows students to learn, play, and perform alongside peers and professionals.
• CMU Tartan Athletic Camps & Clinics
  Carnegie Mellon University's Athletic Department offers day and overnight camps in basketball, swimming, soccer and fitness.
• Carnegie Museum of Art Summer Day Camps
  For students ages 11 to 13, the Carnegie Museum of Art offers day camps that offer the opportunity to work on creativity and artistic skills. Sessions include drawing, painting, interior design, sculpting, mixed media, architecture, theater, and fashion.
• Carnegie Museum of Art Summer Workshops
  The Carnegie Museum of Art offers a variety of summer workshops for teens who want to build their portfolios or just learn new skills. Options include painting, ceramics, drawing, and architecture. The workshops are for students age 14 and up.
• Carnegie Museum of Natural History Youth Museum Institute
  The Carnegie Museum of Natural History offers a Youth Museum Institute for students ages 11 to 13. The weekly day camp sessions allow students to research topics of interest and create mini-exhibits or activities for the museum. Topics include biotechnology, paleontology, anthropology, forensic science, conservation, zoology, ecology, and botany.
• Carnegie Science Center Click!
  Designed for middle school girls, Click! is an urban science adventure and spy school. Using awesome technology, students solve science mysteries on the North Shore. Two week-long sessions are available.
• Chatham University Music and Arts Day Camp
  This camp is for teens entering 7th through 9th grade in the fall and offers an intensive music and art experience, along with traditional camp activities. Classes available include instrumental and vocal music, creative writing, digital arts, musical theater, drama, and 2-D and 3-D arts.
• CitiParks: Survival Camp
  Hosted by the Frick Environmental Center, this weeklong day camp teaches basic wilderness survival skills to students who have completed sixth and seventh grades. Instructors guide teams of campers to build skills such as shelter and fire-building, orienteering and map reading, and first aid. The camp includes one overnight activity.
• Creek Camp
  Hosted by Creek Connections at Allegheny College in Meadville, PA, Creek Camp is a residential environmental science camp for rising 10th and 11th graders that holds two week-long sessions in July. While living in college dorms, campers explore the outdoors, observe wildlife, and study freshwater ecology.
• Chess Camp
  Run by chess master Jerry Meyers, the Squirrel Hill and Fox Chapel weeklong chess camps are an opportunity for teens to learn about chess and build their skills in a fun and informative setting. Camps are divided by skill level, and teens are offered a chance to compete against others and learn new techniques.
• Duquesne University School of Music Summer Workshops
  The Mary Pappart School of Music offers summer workshops for students of all ages and abilities.
• Ellis School Summer Programs
  The Ellis School offers a weeklong music program and "Games Through the Ages" for teenagers.
• Fallingwater Architecture Camp
  This weeklong high school residencey program provides an opportunity for students to examine and explore a host of Frank Lloyd Wright’s ideas, including his notion of an organic architecture, while living and studying in the midst of this historic building.
• Grier Summer Camps
  Located on the campus of Grier Boarding School in the Allegheny mountains, Grier Summer Camps offer girls ages 7 to 17 the opportunity to participate in horseback riding, visual arts, performing arts, or a combination of these activities. Camp options range from 2 to 5 weeks in length, depending on the program; all camps are residential.
• I Want to Be an Ambassador Camp
  Open to rising 8th through 12th graders, this week-long program helps students build the skills to represent themselves well and work together to solve critical issues. They will learn more about the world and develop problem-solving skills through dynamic discussions, activities, and field trips.
• Labratz Science Club Summer Camp
  For students entering grades 5 through 8, this summer camp offers several week-long sessions, with half-day or full-day options. There is also the choice of a biology-based program or a physics-based program. Students will explore the aspects of each scientific field and contribute to fun projects.
• MCG Youth's Summer Studios Intensive
  Manchester Craftsmen's Guild, Taneesha Temple, 412-322-1773, ext. 302
  This five-week-long studio experience is open to Pittsburgh teens from ages 13 to 18. During the month of July, students can experiment and build skills in their choice of ceramics, photography, digital arts, or design arts. Rising high school juniors, seniors, and recent graduates even have the opportunity to earn college credit through a dual enrollment partnership with the Community College of Allegheny College.
• National Aviary Teen Career Camp
  This single-day camp at the National Aviary gives teens a chance a explore what it's like to care for and feed birds on a daily basis. Teens will work with the animals and staff at the National Aviary to build their knowledge.
• Pittsburgh Center for the Arts: Art Camps
  The PCA School offers a variety of art classes and workshops for teens 14-17 in fine arts, media arts, photography and filmmaking.
• Pittsburgh Filmmakers High School Student Workshops
  Four-week workshops (with classes held twice a week) are offered for 14-to-18-year-olds who have completed 9th grade by the Pittsburgh Filmmakers. Held during the month of July, the workshops are offered in various media and arts subjects, such as digital video, acting for the screen, filmmaking, black and white photography, digital video/film editing, and screenwriting.
• Pittsburgh Glass Center Teen Boot Camp
  For teens ages 14 and up, this intensive one-week program introduces students to the history and creation of glass art. Students will gain hands-on experience in blowing, sculpting, fusing, grinding, and polishing.
• Pittsburgh Pro High School Baseball Camp
  For teens ages 12 to 18, this week-long baseball camp helps players train daily. Participants take part in baseball drills, receive instruction and assessment from coaches, and play games.
• Pittsburgh Public Schools: Summer Dreamers Academy
  The Summer Dreamers Academy is a free, premier camp launched by the Pittsburgh Public Schools in July 2010 to engage students grades K-8 in learning and fun during the summer months.
• Pittsburgh Tissue Engineering Initiative Summer Camp
  This weeklong summer camp focuses on the regenerative properties of human tissue and allows students to explore scientific technologies, experimental strategies, and ethical considerations of an increasingly relevant biomedical topic through a variety of team activities and simulations. Two sessions of the camp are offered, one for high school students and one for middle school students.
• Pittsburgh Zoo: Zoo U.
  Zoo U. students take an in-depth look at current research and theories in the fields of zoology, biology, ecology, and more. Classes are designed to be hands-on and challenging for students in grades 9 to 12.
• Point Park University Summer Camps
  This summer the Point Park offers a record number of summer camps geared to teenagers’ many interests and career aspirations, from crime scene investigation to scriptwriting to journalism.
• Quick Skills Soccer Camp
  Dates range from early June to late August. Locations vary.
• Real Life Music Camp
  Offered by the non-profit Creative Life Support, Real Life Music Camp is a program for teens ages 14 to 18 who want to pursue careers in the music industry. Students will attend workshops and seminars, perform, and record.
• Real Life Skate Camp
  Offered by the non-profit Creative Life Support, Real Life Skate Camp is a week-long program for teens interested in skateboarding, in-line skating, and freestyle biking. Students will attend pro demos, practice, and compete in amateur events.
• St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Music Camp
  For one week, musicians ages 6-18 can make music in a stimulating environment. Includes chorus, strings, handbells, art, band, jazz dance, piano, drama, introduction to organ, composition, and teen ensemble.
• Steel City Rowing Camp
  Steel City Rowing Club offers two sessions of summer rowing camps for students up to age 18. There is both a competitive option and a recreational option based on students' existing skill levels and desires.
• Sewickley Academy Summer Camps
  Day camps at Sewickley Academy are offered for students in grades 6-9 and 10-12, and they include academics, the arts, and sports. Options include essay writing, math, English, Latin, SAT prep, drawing and painting, pottery, lacrosse, and soccer, among others.
• Silver Eye Digital Photography Camp for Teens
  Offered by the Silver Eye Center for Photography, this camp is for teens ages 13 to 17 with weeklong sessions offered in June and July. Students will explore the artistic and creative side of photography while also learning about important camera features and functions. Teens will have the opportunity to try what they learn on photo walks at various Pittsburgh locations.
• Teen Writers Workshop
  This intensive, one-day workshop open to students in 8th through 12th grades will help teens hone their writing skills and turn their observations into polished pieces. Students will learn how to take their thoughts and opinions and turn them into the written word.
• Three Rivers Fencing Center
  Experience the speed, power,balance and grace of the original Modern Olympic game!Summer Camp - Half day weekly camps provide a great workout for body and mind. Offers professional coaches and modern, safe equipment. Ages 7-15. June 14-August 13.
• Toonseum: How to Toon Summer Camp: Capes, Cowls, and Cartoons
  Pittsburgh's cartoon museum offers a new three-day summer camp to help teen artists turn their super-ideas into superheroes.
• Watson Institute: Camp STAT
  The Summer Therapeutic Activities for Teens (STAT) program is for teens with Asperger's syndrome and high-functioning autism. The program helps these teens to develop social competencies through therapeutic and recreational forms. Two summer sessions of four weeks each are offered to eligible participants from 13 to 21 years of age.
• University of Pittsburgh Health Career Scholars Academy
  Formerly the Pennsylvania Governor's School for Health Care, this is a four week program held in June and July for 110 students (sophomores or juniors) who are interested in learning more about health care and health care careers.
• USA Professional Karate Summer Program
  Offering karate and kickboxing classes for teens, USA Professional Karate has a special 6-week summer program of classes. Kickboxing can be taken for self-defense or aerobic fitness.
• Young Writers Institute
  The Young Writers Institute is open to students entering grades 4 through 12. Students can develop the craft of writing in a variety of genres while being mentored by University of Pittsburgh writing instructors. Events also include visiting writers, field trips, and publication of polished pieces.

Feeling artistic? Want to learn more about art in your community, or in the world? Art is all around us, and these resources can help you learn more.

Art in Pittsburgh

There's lots of art in your own backyard. Pittsburgh's museums are among the best in the world, and our arts organizations have classes to help you find your inner artist.

• Carnegie Museum of Art
  Exhibits like the Pittsburgh International, youth art classes and more can be found at the CMOA, founded by Andrew Carnegie to highlight the "Old Masters of the Future."
• Heinz History Center
  250 years of Pittsburgh history, included art, antiques and more, is chronicled in this museum, located in the Strip District.
• Mattress Factory
  The Mattress Factory presents art you can get into: whole-room installations, urban garden parties, and more can be find at its historic North Side location.
• MCG Youth & Arts
  Manchester Craftsmen's Guild's nationally recognized after-school arts program for high school students has been designed to educate and inspire any young person who has an interest in the arts and creative self-expression.
• Pittsburgh Center for the Arts
  Art classes and exhibits for all ages.
• Pittsburgh Filmmakers
  Art is more than just paint on a canvas. Pittsburgh Filmmakers can teach you how to use film, photography and digital media to express yourself.
• Pittsburgh Glass Center
  Pittsburgh Glass Center offers classes for teens in high school.
• Three Rivers Arts Festival
  For fifty years, the Three Rivers Arts Festival has brought together the visual arts, performance art and music in one place.
• The Warhol
  See the art of Pittsburgh Pop-Art Icon Andy Warhol and other contemporary artists.

Art Around the World

Want to learn more about different types of art from museums and organizations all over the world? These websites are a good place to start.

• Art Crimes
  A delightful collection of graffiti from around the world.
• MoMA: Red Studio
  New York's Museum of Modern Art presents a resource for teens to learn about modern art and talk about the issues in art that are important to them.
• Smithsonian Institute
  The world's largest museum complex consists of 19 museums, 9 research centers and the National Zoo.

Art Online

More and more people are creating art online, and you can participate!

• ArtPad
  The ArtPad Digital Canvas is a place for you to create your own paintings, hang them in a digital gallery and see other's art.
• Doppel Me
  Need an avatar for your Facebook or MySpace page? Want to create a charicature of a friend?
• Face Your Manga
  Haven't you always wished you had the spiky-haired, big-eyed look of a manga character? Now you can!
• I Can Has Cheezburger
  Did you ever think of a lolcat as art? Funny, cute, sometimes poignant: cats with captions.
• SuperBad
  Is it art? Is it annoying? Whatever it is, it's addictive.

Crafts

Wearable and usable art - here's how to do it!

• Craftzine
  The only magazine dedicated to crafting. Not just your average knitting or scrap-booking. Find new projects online!
• Etsy
  Already crafty? Turn your artistic side into a money-making venture with Etsy.
• Soap Teacher
  The name tells only part of this website's story. Click on the link to learn how to make soap and other things to keep you smelling and looking good.
• T-Shirt Surgery
  Do you like to cut up your t-shirts and make them new again? You're not alone: there's a LiveJournal community just for you.

Comics, graphic novels and more!

• Comic Art and Graffix Gallery
  New releases, history of comics, and more.
• DC Comics
  Home of Superman, Batman and the rest of the Justice League.
• GoComics.com
  All your favorite comic strips to read online.
• Great Graphic Novels for Teens
  Each year, teen librarians select the best graphic novels for teens. See the lists and this year's nominations!
• Marvel Comics
  X-Men, Runaways, and Spiderman call Marvel Comics home.
• Newsarama
  Comic book and movie news.
• No Flying, No Tights
  Reviews and lists of great graphic novels for teens.
• Shojo Beat
  Manga from the heart.
• Shonen Jump
  The world's most popular manga magazine!
• Toonseum
  Celebrate the art of cartooning at this local Pittsburgh museum! See their exhibit on Superheroes, running through July 31, 2011.
• Viz Media
  Anime, manga and more! Free streaming anime!

Play alone or with other people; online, on TV or on a table - just play. It's good for you!

Online Games

• Addicting Games
  The largest source of free Flash games online.
• Cartoon Network: Games
  Free online games starring your favorite Cartoon Network characters.
• Fit Brains
  Games so fun you won't know they're good for you.
• The New Yorker Jigsaw Puzzles
  Put together the covers of the New Yorker magazine.
• Runescape
  Massive Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game = Massive Fun.
• Shockwave
  Card games, strategy, adventure and more.
• Teen Free Arcade
  Hundreds of games you can play online.
• Yahoo! Games
  Dozens of fun, addicting single and multiplayer games.

Video Games

• Get Your Game On!
  Did you know you can play video games at the library? Each month, almost every library offers gaming on a PS2 or Nintendo Wii.
• Entertainment Software Ratings Board
  Your parents giving you a hard time? Want to find out the rating before you buy, or figure out why a game is rated M? This is the place to look.
• Gamespot
  Reviews, walkthroughs and gaming news.
• Grand Theft Childhood
  Do video games really make teens more violent? This website, a partner to the book with the same name, debunks a lot of myths about teens and gaming.
• IGN
  Gaming news, cheats, guides, and more.
• Mahalo: Video Game Walkthroughs
  Some of the most comprehensive walkthroughs out there.
• Nintendo
  Find out about upcoming games and console news.
• Playstation
  PS2, Playstation 3, PSP: Arguably the best graphics and some of the best games. Find out more from the company itself.
• Xbox
  Your ultimate source for all things Xbox and Xbox 360.

Board and Card Games

• Board Game Central
  News, descriptions, rules, and more for all types of board games, from the classic to the newly released.
• Hoyle Gaming
  Trying to remember the rules for your favorite card game? Hoyle Gaming is probably the best resource out there.
• Monopoly
  Learn about the history of the game and even play online.
• Scrabble
  The official Scrabble website includes a Scrabble dictionary and tournament rules.

Online or in print, magazines are a great way to learn about new things or entertain yourself.

• The Book of Zines
  Whether you want to read zines, buy zines, or make your own, this site has all the info you need.
• Discover
  Interested in science and technology? Check out this magazine with articles, blogs, videos, and more.
• Game Informer
  All the video game news, reviews, and previews you need.
• Game Pro
  Video game review, trailers, news, cheats, and more.
• J-14
  A magazine "just for teens" with celebrity news, quizzes, and polls.
• New York Times Upfront
  Stay up-to-date with current events and trends around the world with this news magazine just for teens.
• Rolling Stone
  The definitive music magazine for over 40 years. Reviews, artist info, articles, and more
• Seventeen
  Articles, quizzes, games, and more to keep you in the know about beauty, fashion, and celebrities.
• Shojo Beat
  Manga from the heart.
• Shonen Jump
  The world's most popular manga magazine!
• Spin
  Music reviews, news from the music world, free downloads, coverage of festivals and more.
• Sports Illustrated for Kids
  Sports news, photos, and videos, along with games, contests, and more.
• LàTeen
  El mundo es tuyo - The world is yours.
• TeenVoices
  Written by, for, and about teen girls and young adult women, the site includes articles, creative writing, and entertainment reviews.
• Teen Vogue
  Fashion starts here. Get info on new styles, celebrity fashion, beauty tips, and careers in fashion.
• Thrasher
  Feature articles, videos, and info on skateboarding events.
• Transworld Skateboarding
  Skateboarding news, videos, how to's and more.

Pittsburgh & CLP

• CLP Downloadable Videos
  CLP has a lot of downloadable movies available and accessible with your library card.
• CLP Film Lists
  Our librarians have put together themed lists of films from our collection.
• Pittsburgh Filmmakers
  Find movie times for the Regent Square and Harris Theaters, as well as the Melwood Screening Room, along with classes in filmmaking offered by one of the country's oldest film and media arts centers.
• The Oaks Theater
  Oakmont's own independent movie theater serves real butter on its popcorn and is the site of the popular summer Midnight Matinees
• Three Rivers Film Festival
  An annual festival sponsored by the Pittsburgh Filmmakers that takes place in November.
• Pittsburgh Lesbian & Gay Film Festival
  A yearly event held in October, the festival is a celebration of GLBTQ filmmakers and their work.
• Pittsburgh's Asian Film Festival
  Currently a film festival in May, Silk Screen plans to develop into a week- or month-long celebration of Asian and Asian American cultures with events throughout the City of Pittsburgh
• Pittsburgh Film Office
  The Pittsburgh Film Office has a list of links to local movie chains and theaters, as well as an aggregated list of Film Festivals, under its "Hotline" tab. It also lists casting opportunities for films that are being shot here in the city.
• University of Pittsburgh Film Studies: Pittsburgh
  Pitt's film studies department has put together a list of links relating to Pittsburgh and film.
• DriveInMovie: Pennsylvania
  a list of the drive-in movie theaters still operating in the Pittsburgh area
• Pittsburgh City Paper - Movie Reviews
  Reviews for what's playing in Pittsburgh

Reviews & News

• All Rovi Guides
  What movie is on TV tonight? DVD releases, Movies new and old found here.
• ComingSoon.net
  Movie news through videos and print
• Criterion Collection
  Also has interviews, soundtrack downloads, top ten lists from directors and other interesting people, and a film-centered social network.
• Future Movies
  Current movie reviews plus archive of past movie reviews and previews-DVD releases-Movie news- Filmmaker interviews.
• Hollywood Reporter
  Movie news from the industry.
• Internet Movie Database
  Look for top movies at the box office and showtimes. Search for information on movies and videos.
• IPL2: Movies
  Links to movie sites chosen by the Internet Public Library.
• MetaCritic: Movies
  Compares critical reviews for movies
• The Movie Times
  Word of mouth reviews and box office comparisons
• MRQE: Movie Review Query Engine
  Search for movie reviews by title, actor, director, popularity, release date, and more.
• The Onion's A.V. Club: Film
  Commentary, reviews, news, and more from the masters of humor and satire at The Onion.
• Pajiba
  Originally a movie review site with the tagline "Scathing Reviews for Bitchy People", but now includes comment discussions on all sorts of celebrity or movie topics, as well as inventive top 10 lists.
• Rotten Tomatoes
  Movie Reviews- Video and DVD prices- New Releases
• Video ETA
  Find out release dates for DVDs

Watch Stuff Online

• iTunes Movie Trailers
  Apple's source for movie trailers
• Video Detective
  A movie trailer source
• Hulu
  Offers free streaming movies and tv shows
• The Internet Archive's Moving Image
  Offers free moving images - those in the public domain. Includes old informative school film strips, full length films, news broadcasts and more. Many can be downloaded.

Get Movie Tickets

• Movie Fone
  Find times and theater information
• Fandango
  Pre-order tickets to be picked up at the theater

Make Your Own Movies

CLP Quickflix: Teens Making Videos @ the Library
An annual teen video creation contest right here at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh with great prizes and free workshops by Pittsburgh Filmmakers.

• 48 Hour Film
  Pittsburgh participates in this annual contest to make a film in 48 hours
• Filmmaking.net
  A community for filmmakers that includes message boards, FAQ, and a blog.
• Pittsburgh Filmmakers
  Take classes in filmmaking offered by one of the country's oldest film and media arts centers.

Share Your Movies

• YouTube
  Find old commercials, watch your friend's videos, and upload your own
• Google Video
  Google's video sharing site
• Daily Motion
  Another video sharing site
• Vimeo
  Yet another video sharing site
• Photo Bucket
  Share your videos and photos

Do you play an instrument, sing, or create electronic music? Do you like to put your headphones on and forget the rest of the world exists? Music is all around us…embrace the noise.

Music in Pittsburgh

• Consol Energy Center
  Britney. Bruce. Christina. See them here.
• First Niagara Pavilion
  The biggest name concerts, from your favorite bands and artists, are often held at the First Niagara Pavilion!
• The Headquarters
  All-ages music and dance venue located in Monroeville.
• Mr. Small's Funhouse
  Recording studio, concert venue and . . . skate park? Whatever your scene, Mr. Small's will have a show for you.
• Pittsburgh City Paper: Music
  Reviews, interviews with local musicians and upcoming shows.
• Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra
  You can make beautiful music.
• Stage AE
  Pittsburgh's newest music venue for both indoor and outdoor shows. See who's coming to town!

General Music Resources

• All-Music Guide
  Search for your favorite music by artist, album, song, style, label. Gives bio & discography info. Also an interactive review form.
• Artist Direct
  Search by music type or group. News on music industry events.
• Lyrics.com
  What did they just say?!? Never wonder about the words of your favorite songs again.
• MTV Online
  Music videos, reality TV shows, and more.
• Pandora
  Create your own internet radio station by putting in your favorites. Pandora will play those, but also use information about that music to find other things you might enjoy.
• Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
  Information about the hall in Cleveland - but much, much more including tidbits of info about your favorite rock stars, chat rooms, and music clips.
• Yahoo! Music
  Review albums, download free music and more.

Home of zombies, the first commercial radio station and the first bingo game, this town we call home has a lot of history - and a lot of fun stuff going on!

Getting Around

No wheels? No fear!

• Google Transit
  Figure out how to get from point A to point B.
• Pittsburgh Port Authority
  Busses and subways will get you where you need to go.

Pittsburgh Museums and Parks

• Carnegie Museum of Art
  Exhibits like the Pittsburgh International, youth art classes and more can be found at the CMOA, founded by Andrew Carnegie to highlight the "Old Masters of the Future."
• Carnegie Museum of Natural History
  Dinosaurs, gems, ancient history: learn about it all at CMNH!
• Carnegie Science Center
  Want to learn about the planets, motion, or health? The Carnegie Science Center is the place for you.
• CitiParks
  Find information about free events and activities in the city's parks and recreation centers including free summer movies, Schenley Ice Rink and pools open in the city.
• Heinz History Center
  250 years of Pittsburgh history, including art, antiques, sports, inventions, and more, is chronicled in this museum, located in the Strip District.
• Mattress Factory
  The Mattress Factory presents art you can get into: whole-room installations, urban garden parties, and more can be find at its historic North Side location.
• National Aviary in Pittsburgh
  Big birds, small birds, even penguins: see them all at the National Aviary!
• Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
  For well over 100 years, Phipps has introduced Pittsburghers to the natural beauty of flowers and other plants.
• The Warhol
  See the art of Pittsburgh Pop-Art Icon Andy Warhol and other contemporary artists.

Pittsburgh Sports and Recreation

• Ice Skating
  Want to feel the wind in your hair while you whip around the rink? Visit one of these local rinks:
  Ice Castle Arena
  The Rink at PPG Place
  Blade Runners
• Kennywood
  Pittsburgh's favorite amusement park.
• Mr. Smalls Skate Park
  Outdoor skatepark open year-round.
• Pittsburgh Indoor Sports Arena
  Indoor soccer, football, softball, etc.
• Pittsburgh Passion
  Tickets and information about our professional Women's Football Team.
• Pittsburgh Penguins
  Tickets, stats, player profiles -- all your info on the Pens is here.
• Pittsburgh Pirates
  Find schedules, stats and ticket information for the city's storied pro team. Beat 'em Bucs!
• Pittsburgh Power
  Find tickets, news, stats, and more about Pittsburgh's Arena League football team.
• Pittsburgh Riverhounds
  Find information about upcoming games and clinics offered by Pittsburgh's professional soccer team!
• Pittsburgh Steelers
  Six-time Superbowl Champions!
• Sandcastle
  It's a hot summer day…cool off at Sandcastle!
• Snozone
  Snowboarding and tubing park.
• YMCA of Pittsburgh
  Sports, swimming and fitness and locations around the city.

Pittsburgh Music

• The Headquarters
  All-ages music and dance venue located in Monroeville.
• Mellon Arena
  Britney. Bruce. Christina. See them here.
• Mr. Small's Funhouse
  Recording studio, concert venue and . . . skate park? Whatever your scene, Mr. Small's will have a show for you.
• Pittsburgh City Paper: Music
  Reviews, interviews with local musicians and upcoming shows.
• Pittsburgh Youth Symphony Orchestra
  You can make beautiful music.
• First Niagara Pavilion
  The biggest name concerts, from Dave Matthews Band to No Doubt, end up at the First Niagara Pavilion| (Formerly known as the Post-Gazette Pavilion and Coca-Cola Star Lake Amphitheate.)

Pittsburgh History

• Historic Pittsburgh
  Digital archives of information maintained by Pittsburgh colleges, universities and libraries.
• Heinz History Center
  250 years of Pittsburgh history, included art, antiques and more, is chronicled in this museum, located in the Strip District.
• Pittsburgh History
  Collection of Information developed and maintained by the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's Pennsylvania Department.
• Pittsburgh History and Landmarks Foundation
  Find out about historic landmarks all over the region.

Pittsburghers bleed Black and Gold…these resources will help you learn about our local teams - and our competition.

Pittsburgh Professional Sports

• Pittsburgh Passion
  Tickets and information about our professional Women's Football Team.
• Pittsburgh Penguins
  Tickets, stats, player profiles -- all your info on the Pens is here.
• Pittsburgh Pirates
  Find schedules, stats and ticket information for the city's storied pro team. Beat 'em Bucs!
• Pittsburgh Power
  Find tickets, news, stats, and more about Pittsburgh's Arena League football team.
• Pittsburgh Riverhounds
  Find information about upcoming games and clinics offered by Pittsburgh's professional soccer team!
• Pittsburgh Steelers
  Six-time Superbowl Champions!

Sports History and Other Information

• ESPN
  Perfect for the mega sports fan, this site contains news, stats, scores, player and team profiles, and much more.
• Heinz History Center: Sports Museum
  Learn about the history of sports in Western Pennsylvania.
• Highmark SportsWorks at Carnegie Science Center
  Reopening in the fall of 2009, SportsWorks teaches about the science of movement in a fun way.
• RotoWorld
  Love fantasy sports? This is the site where you can get your fix for stats, predictions, news, and more.
• She Loves Sports
  A place for women and girls who love sports to connect.
• Sport Know How
  Rules and history for many different sports.
• Sport Science
  The Exploratorium, a science museum in California, presents tons of information about the science of sports.
• Sports Illustrated
  A great source for sports news and features, this site has also stats, scores, profiles, and more.

Professional Sports and Sporting Organizations

• Major League Baseball
  Stats, games and more.
• National Basketball Association
  Professional basketball information.
• National Football League
  The official site of the NFL has all the info about professional football you'll need.
• National Hockey League
  Watch the pucks fly!
• The Olympics
  Find information about the Summer and Winter Olympics.
• World Wrestling Entertainment
  For all you wrestling fans out there…

With technology constantly changing the way we do business, the way we have fun, and even the way we do homework, it's important to stay on top of what's new.

• Apple
  Information about Macs, iPods and more from the makers themselves.
• How Stuff Works
  Want to know what makes things work the way they do? This site is the place to look.
• Microsoft
  Software updates, news and templates for all you PC users out there.
• Museum of Science: Current Science and Technology
  Stay connected to what's new.
• NetSmartz
  Stay safe online!
• Sharpened Glossary
  A glossary of computer and network-related terms.
• Slash Dot
  News for nerds.
• w3 Schools
  Want to learn more about website design? w3 Schools has all the tutorials you need, from basic HTML and CSS to more advanced stuff like XML and Javascript.
• Wired
  All the technology news you need.

America's favorite past time? Maybe, maybe not - but definitely up there on the list. Find your favorite shows here.

• ABC
  The home of Grey's Anatomy, Castle, Modern Family, and other favorites.
• CBS
  CSI. Criminal Minds. NCIS. Hawaii Five-O. CBS does crime dramas right.
• CW
  Teen TV Central: on the CW, you'll find Gossip Girl, 90210, the Vampire Diaries and more.
• Disney Channel
  Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera got their start on the Disney Channel. Check out tomorrow's stars today!
• Find Internet TV
  Trying to find your favorite show online? This site links to most shows available.
• Fox
  With Glee, Bones, The Simpsons, and Family Guy, Fox is all about fun.
• Hulu
  This partnerships between Fox and NBC brings you full episodes of shows from those two channels, as well as cable shows and movies - all for free!
• MTV
  News, videos and reality tv shows from the original music television.
• NBC
  Comedies rule at NBC, with 30 Rock, Parks and Recreation, The Office, and more.
• Television Without Pity
  Did you miss your favorite show? Get a no-holds-barred, tongue-in-cheek recap on TWoP!
• Teen Nick
  Teen Nick is Nickelodeon's channel just for teens. Find full episodes, games and more on their site.
• Teen Television
  All the information about your favorite shows in one place. Also includes polls, chat, videos and more.
TV Guide
Just wanna know what's on? TV Guide has been the source for that for years. Their website also has interviews and articles about your favorite shows.

"All the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players." Are you a player on the great stage of life? Or do you prefer to watch?

• Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
  Find out what plays, musicals or other performances are happening in Pittsburgh.
• Pittsburgh Musical Theater
  Can't make it to Broadway? See the most popular musicals right here in Pittsburgh. Pittsburgh Musical Theater also offers classes and performance opportunities for teens.
• Pittsburgh Public Theater
  Presenting the best in contemporary theater.
• Shakespeare's Globe
  The official website of the historic Globe Theater, including historical information.
• Teen Monologues
  Looking for a monologue to learn for an audition? This database lists free monologues you can use.
• Theatre History
  Interested in theatre (or theater) through the ages? Here's a good place to start.

Are you a film watcher, or a film maker? Either way, here's some places to watch or post videos.

• Google Video
  Find videos posted all over the internet.
• TeacherTube
  Looking for videos but not sure about what you're finding? TeacherTube is a source for safe, educational videos - that probably won't be blocked at school.
• YouTube
  Thousands of videos for your viewing enjoyment. You can even post your own and watch the comments roll in!

Do you express yourself through writing? These resources will help you improve your writing, get published or even win prizes for your work.

Ralph Munn Creative Writing Workshop and Contest
Don't forget the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh's own annual writing contest. Get your entry ready for next April & May!

• AdLit Writing Contests
  Although this is written as if it were for your parents or teachers, don't let that stop you from entering these contests.
• Alliance for Young Artists & Writers Scholastic Art and Writing Awards
  You can't get any more prestigious than this. Writers like Truman Capote, Sylvia Plath and Joyce Carol Oates had their beginnings in this contest. Acclaim, scholarships and more for students in grades 7 to 12.
• CyberTeens Creativity
  Publishes poetry, fiction and non-fiction by teens from all over the world.
• A Girl's World
  Opportunities to send articles and creative writing and to find a pen pal for girls 7-17.
• Gurl
  Show off with comics, poetry, stories and personal essays on this site for girls with a bit of an edge
• HSJ.org: High School Journalism
  Check out high school newspapers from around the nation and see if yours is among them.
• National Gallery of Writing
  Share your writing in this online gallery by the National Council of Teachers of English.
• Pomegranate Words
  Writing tips plus a chance to publish poetry, fiction, literary essays and drama for anyone under 19.
• Push Novel Writing Contest
  If you're in 7th to 12th grade and have written a novel or are in the process, submit it to PUSH, edited by none other than David Levithan. The novel you submit could be published in PUSH!
• TeenInk
  The magazine and website depend on submissions from teens like you. Send in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, or your art/photographs. See what other teens are saying, thinking, and writing.
• TeenSpace
  From the Internet Public Library: booklists, zines and other sources to read or to consider for submitting work.
• TeenVoices
  Like the print magazine version, this site is written by, for and about teen girls and young adult women. Includes articles, creative writing and an activist of the month.