Students are invited to join a career exploration trip to PGAV Destinations. PGAV defines its workforce as "thrill seekers at the drawing board," and is the architecture and design firm behind exhibits at the Missouri History Museum, the Grand Canyon, the Pyramids of Giza, the Biltmore Estate, Busch Gardens, Discovery Cove, Niagara Falls, Kennedy Space Center, and PortAventura.

On our visit to PGAV's world headquarters, students will get behind-the-scene sneak peeks into the everyday operations of careers in architecture and design, as well as meet with related professionals employed by this firm in this industry, including sculptors, illustrators, animators, urban planners, and creative writers. Check out the firm's website to be truly inspired. We encourage students to come out to explore interesting career possibilities and make connections in the field!

Transportation and lunch will be provided; there is no cost for this trip. This trip will count for three A+ job shadow hours, and the excused absence will be arranged with the unit offices. Students should log in to GivePulse and register their interest for this event. We will then reach out to provide a permission slip and additional details to the student.

The Chelsea Center maintains a database of summer opportunities to help students stretch their wings, follow their passions, and build their skills for competitive application processes. All regional opportunities we amplify are listed in the GivePulse database accessible to students at wgsd.givepulse.com via their WGSD Google Login credentials. We’ve also listed many of the various opportunities for you below. Students should express interest for an opportunity by registering via the green button on the GivePulse listing. In some cases, GivePulse will link directly to the organization's registration/application, and in all cases we will reach out to students individually once we see them register their interest in the system. You may apply to receive funding to cover the cost, so please see us in the Chelsea Center PRIOR to making any deposit. Simultaneous enrollment in a Chelsea Center Passion Pursuit course that wraps goal setting and reflection work around your desired experience is required to receive funding. Please email Dr. Kerry Arens at arens.kerry@wgmail.com with further questions.

Health Path: Health Services

• Mizzou Mini Med
• Mizzou Advanced Veterinary Academy
• ATSU/Truman Healthcare Academy
• St. Louis University Doisy College of Health Sciences Health Care Exploration Camp
• St. Luke's Summer Student Volunteer Program
• BESt Healthcare Institute (BESt stands for Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Express Scripts, and St. Louis College of Pharmacy)
• Washington University Young Scientist Program
• University of Health Sciences and Pharmacy in St. Louis Summer Healthcare Immersion
• St. Louis University School of Medicine Summer Scholars
• Teens Learning in the Community (TLC) program at Mercy
• Adventures in Medicine and Science (AIMS) summer workshop at St. Louis University
• Webster University Psychology Camp

Creative Path: Arts & Communication

• Mizzou Journalism School Workshops
• Three separate workshop options in the areas of Journalism, Investigative Journalism, and Advertising & Public Relations
• Webster University Songwriting Camp
• Webster University Song Recording Camp
• Webster University Animation Camp
• Webster University Film Production Camp
• Webster University Photographic Darkroom Art Camp
• Webster University Game Design Camp

Business Path: Business, Management, and Technology

• St. Louis University Data Analytics & Visualization Camp
• Rawlings Sports Business Management Institute at Maryville
• St. Louis University Entrepreneurship Academy
• Maryville Cybersecurity Summer Institute
• National Geospatial Institute (NGA) Internship

Nature Path: Natural Resources

• Danforth Plant Science Center Internship
• Zoo Teens Summer Program
• St. Louis University Earth, Wind & Water Meteorology Camp
• Webster University PHAGE Camp
• Missouri Botanical Garden SIFT Field Sciences Program
• Missouri Botanical Garden SAGE Service Program
• Missouri Botanical Garden Mantis Service at the Butterfly House
• Missouri Botanical Garden Outdoor Youth Corps

Building & Fixing Path: Industrial and Engineering Technology

• St. Louis University Aviation Academy
• St. Louis University Engineering Camp
• St. Louis University Stem Immersion Experience
• Heavy Metal Summer Experience (HSME)

Helping Path: Human Services

• St. Louis University Gardens to Table Culinary Camp
• St. Louis University Law & Advocacy Camp
• Future Teacher Leadership Academy at UMSL
• Missouri State #Bears Teach!

We update GivePulse with quality experiences as we become aware of them. If you know of something you think should be in our database, please reach out!

For some of these summer experiences, the Chelsea Center can help students both earn elective credit AND receive funding to cover the cost of the experience. (Funding is limited, so see us ASAP for guidance.) Please email Dr. Kerry Arens at arens.kerry@wgmail.com with further questions.

Reminder: We can help students who are pursuing their A+ hours find connections to service learning that include the mentorship or job shadowing components the A+ program requires. Have your students stop by to talk with us, or independently explore their GivePulse account opportunity listings by using their school google email credentials at wgsd.givepulse.com.

For more information please contact Dr. Kerry Arens, Coordinator of the Chelsea Center

Email: arens.kerry@wgmail.org
Website: https://hs.webster.k12.mo.us/programs/chelsea-center
Location: Webster Groves High School, Room 200
Phone: (314) 918-4181