June 14, 2023 Carnegie Museums Offer Free Memberships to Teens Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh are offering Teen Membership to area teenagers. Teen Membership is a free pass to all four Carnegie Museums available to all teens 13–18 years old who are residents of Pennsylvania. About Teen Membership To qualify for the Teen Membership Program, applicants must: be 13-18 years of age and a resident of the state of Pennsylvania have the consent of parents or legal guardians, if under the age of 18 Teen members enjoy: free general admission to Carnegie Museum of Art, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, Carnegie Science Center, and The Andy Warhol Museum invitations to events and programming designed just for teen members free reciprocal admission at 300+ ASTC museums and science centers discounts on classes, camps, educational films at the Rangos Giant Cinema, laser shows, lectures, and special events a 10% discount in museum stores and cafes (20% store discount during Member Shopping Days) Please note: Teen membership benefits are valid for one named teen per membership. Teen membership benefits do not extend to parents, guardians, caregivers, household members, or additional guests. Apply for Teen Membership To apply for a Teen Membership, fill out the online application on the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh website or complete and return a paper application to any of the four Carnegie Museums, or mail to: Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh ATTN: Membership 4400 Forbes Avenue Pittsburgh, PA 15213 Learn More To learn more, visit the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh website.
May 4, 2023 Live Well Allegheny Launches “Rethink Your Drink” Campaign to Promote Healthy Water Drinking Habits Live Well Allegheny has launched a campaign to promote healthier beverage choices called “Rethink Your Drink.” The campaign provides education on the effects of consuming sugar-sweetened beverages, like sodas and most juices, and encourages water as the best drink option to build healthy habits in children and teens. How To Participate in the Campaign Allegheny County residents, schools, municipalities, afterschool programs, child care centers or providers, and community partners are encouraged by Live Well Allegheny to get involved in the campaign through a variety of methods. Visit the Rethink Your Drink campaign webpage to find more resources and information, including a campaign toolkit. The toolkit includes: Activity ideas for things to do at home, a community event, school fair, or summer camp; social media messages; and resources about the impact of sugar-sweetened beverages for children and families. Those interested in participating can access free campaign materials, including water bottles, through the Rethink Your Drink Campaign Request Form. About Live Well Allegheny Live Well Allegheny, an initiative of the Allegheny County Health Department, is a county-wide campaign to improve the overall health and wellness of Allegheny County residents. Visit the Live Well Allegheny website to learn more about the program and the Rethink Your Drink campaign.
April 24, 2023 Youth Producers Meet-Up – Remake Learning Days Calling all songwriters, beatmakers, and mix engineers ages 14-22! Come to the Youth Producers Meet-Up to share your tracks, hear how they sound in a professional studio, get feedback from peers and professionals, eat snacks, and meet other creative young music makers in Pittsburgh. This event is FREE to attend. When: Thursday, 5/4 | 4 – 7:30 p.m. Where: YMCA Lighthouse Project, 7140 Bennett Street, Pittsburgh, PA. 15208 For more information or questions, visit the Remake Learning Days – Southwestern PA event page, or contact K. Bey at kbey@ymcapgh.org.
January 21, 2020 Raising Readers Together Club | Tweens & Teens The Raising Readers Together Club runs weekly and explores the importance of acceptance, equality, and tolerance through reading. Wednesday sessions are suitable for tweens and teens. Raising Readers provides free books, discussion, food, songs, storytelling, and resources. Featured Books February 5 – February 19: This Book is Anti-Racist by Tiffany Jewell February 26 – March 25: Opposite of Always by Justin A. Reynolds (Sessions Cancelled) Bookish in the ‘Burgh Events On the following dates, Raising Readers Together Club members are invited to attend “Bookish in the ‘Burgh” at the Trust Arts Education Center (805 Liberty Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222)! Bookish in the ‘Burgh is a festival that celebrates teen literature and encourages lifelong reading by bringing acclaimed authors of teen literature and their readers together. Click the links below to learn more. March 27 – Bookish in the ‘Burgh: Educator Day March 28 – Bookish in the ‘Burgh: Teen Day Questions For questions or more information, contact Cynthia Battle at 412.567.1304 or cynthia@tryingtogether.org. Share this flyer with your network.
July 22, 2019 Family Check-Up Helps Families Build & Grow Together The day-to-day challenges of raising children aren’t easy, but families don’t have to do it alone. At the Homewood-Brushton Family Support Center, Family Check-Up offers an opportunity for all families to take a seat, talk about their challenges, and move forward with strategies to solve them. About Family Check-Up In family support centers across the nation, the Family Check-Up (FCU) model aims to promote child and family well-being by providing parents and caregivers with new skills and tools to strengthen family relationships. The program starts off with an initial interview and an assessment of the family’s strengths and needs, followed by creating tailored goals to meet the unique needs of each family. A final feedback session provides an opportunity to continue building parenting skills through the “Everyday Parenting Curriculum” and information on possible follow-up services. All services are free and confidential. Benefits of Participation For more than 20 years, research has shown that participating in FCU: increases parent and caregiver confidence, reduces family stress and conflict, and reduces challenging behaviors displayed by preschoolers, school-aged children, and teens. Schedule an Appointment Interested in signing up? Schedule an appointment by contacting Family Coach, Adriana Chung, at 412.727.6649. See our interview with Adriana to learn more.
May 31, 2019 Mister Rogers Family Day 2019 On June 8, families and community members are invited to join Mister Rogers Family Day in downtown Labrobe–the “original” Neighborhood of television personality Mister Rogers–for a FREE day of activities to celebrate Fred Rogers’ life and legacy. About At the event, families and community members are invited to enjoy activities, live entertainment, food, a trivia stroll, and more, all centered around the center of downtown Latrobe, making for a fun-filled day for the entire family. Activities Examples of activities at the event include: Storytime, Puppets, Arts & Crafts, Silk Screen Painting, Live Performances, Fred Rogers Trivia Stroll, Bouncy House, Obstacle House, and more! Learn More This event is free and open to the public. Free Parking available. To learn more, visit the Facebook event page!
May 30, 2019 Senator John Heinz History Center: Kids Enter Free! During the month of June, kids enter for FREE each Sunday at the Senator John Heinz History Center! This opportunity is available thanks to UPMC. About On Sundays in June, all children ages 17 and under receive free admission to see the History Center’s six floors of award-winning exhibitions and interactive learning spaces. Families are invited to zoom down a 12-foot spiral “Liberty Tune” slide, throw an epic touchdown pass to legendary Steelers, explore the Neighborhood of Make-Believe featuring the original set and puppets from “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood,” and so much more! If you punch your stamp card on all six floors, you’ll even receive a free Heinz pickle pin! Regular admission fees apply to all adults. Learn More To learn more, visit the History Center’s event page! For questions, call 412.454.6000.