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Your college life is going to be much more than just taking classes. That’s why, at CSU, we’ve designed co-curricular, experienced-based learning opportunities for you.
Simply put, that means every experience you have at CSU is meant to prepare you to become a Christ-centered, career-ready graduate. You’ll benefit from plenty of opportunities for student growth and development doing things you love.
Your Social Life
At Clarks Summit University, there are many ways to fill your downtime, whether you’re attending a campus social or school activity, enjoying a coffee at the Underground Café, cheering on the Defenders, working out in the Recreation Center, studying in the library or hanging out with friends in a residence hall lounge. You’ll love being in a place with a positive atmosphere where you can expand your leadership capacity, explore your gifts and abilities, utilize your creativity and make memories that will last for the rest of your life.
Campus Opportunities
You can jump into a range of activities and organizations offered at CSU.
Concert Choir
Chapel
Defender Athletics
Student Leadership Council
Theatre
Residence Hall Organizations
Student Missions Fellowship
Vantage Magazine
Mission Scranton
Campus Features
You’re invited to get to know us and enjoy our beautiful campus here in Clarks Summit, Pennsylvania.
We’d love for you to explore the events, resources and destinations we’ve made available for friends like you.
Recreation Center
Amenities
- Cardio room with treadmills, bikes and ellipticals.
- Three full-size basketball and volleyball courts
- Free Wifi
- 1/9-mile running track.
- Weight room with Precor equipment.
- Wheelchair access to top and bottom floors.
Contact
570.585.9181
rec@ClarksSummitU.edu
Hours of Operation
Monday–Friday
6–9:30 a.m.
11 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
Saturday
6 a.m.–10 p.m.
Sunday
1–10 p.m.
*The times listed above are our general hours of operation, but please refer to the Recreation Center Calendar for real-time closings, reservations and updates to the regular schedule.
Recreation Center Membership
Monthly Pricing
- Community Individual: $30
- Community Family: $60
- CSU Alumni Individual: $15
- CSU Alumni Family: $30
Application
Please visit the Recreation Center Office to apply for membership.
Underground Café
Welcome to the Underground Café, a cozy coffee shop that is a favorite hang-out spot for CSU students and home to the on-campus school apparel store!
Once a dilapidated storage shed, the Underground Café owes its radical transformation to the vision and hard work of the class of 2000. Open to students, staff and the community, the Underground Café serves up snacks and beverages such as smoothies, frappés, juices and a wide variety of hot and cold coffees and teas. Dedicated to a fair trade mission, the Underground Café is not only a favorite on-campus hangout, it’s also the place to grab Clarks Summit University apparel and gifts!
Contact Us
Café: 570.585.9600
Located on the campus of Clarks Summit University
538 Venard Rd.
Clarks Summit, PA 18411
Camps & Conferences
Man Up!
May 19-20, 2023
- An 18-hour event for men to get away, gear up and give back.
- Special speaker: Dave Dravecky, former professional baseball player for the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants.
Hit the pause button on your daily grind and recharge spiritually with other men who are excited about serving Christ. On the campus of Clarks Summit University, you’ll eat well, recharge, learn from God’s Word and even help with a service project during this jam-packed experience.
LYFE Women’s Conference
June 2-3, 2023
- Special speaker: Lina Abujamra, a pediatric ER doctor, now practicing telemedicine, and founder of Living with Power Ministries.
- Guest artist: Anita Renfro, musical comedian.
Step away and deepen your faith at the LYFE Women’s Conference. You’ll enjoy captivating national speakers, targeted breakout sessions, delicious food and worship sessions that will leave you praising God throughout the entire year!
A ministry of Clarks Summit University, the conference is easily accessible by major highways and an international airport. Tucked away on the beautiful CSU campus, you’ll relax and learn just a few hours from New York City and Philadelphia.
TLC
July 11-15
Teen Leadership Conference (TLC) was started with one purpose—equipping students to be leaders in their communities. Individuals who attend TLC receive biblically saturated teaching, interactive workshops and worship; along with activities and games. The programming of TLC has been designed to provide an outlet for students and their youth leaders to engage, edify, encourage and push one-another to become biblical leaders. TLC has existed because of God’s faithfulness. It’s never been about one person, it’s about the God-honoring program we provide.
Big Blue Sports Camps
- Basketball: June 26–30
- Soccer: August 7–11
Fundamental, focused and fun, Big Blue Sports Camps are designed to improve your child’s athletic skills as well as grow their personal character. These sports camps are not your average day-camp experience; the skill development, enthusiastic approach to learning sports and life lessons will impact your child well beyond the camp experience!
Church Relations & Speakers Bureau
Clarks Summit University faculty and staff can help fill needs at your church or organization. They can serve as interim pastors, single-day speakers or leaders of special events.
If you have any questions or needs, please contact the Alumni office.
Contact information:
Paul Golden
Executive Director of Alumni & Development
pgolden@ClarksSummitU.edu
570.585.9202
Available Speakers
If you are interested in having someone from Clarks Summit University come and speak at your church, school or function, please contact them directly. You can find their information on our Speaker’s Bureau page.
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