It has been ten years since Hilda Fu’s vision took root as Luminari. It started with one extraordinary and enriching camp for teens and has blossomed into a highly sought-after summer program. I Want to be an Ambassador! Director Susan …
Step into History while it’s being made with Ambassador Camp Director Susan Brozek Scott Read More »
Budding chefs will whip up mouth-watering creations under the guidance of some of Pittsburgh’s top-rated chefs at Camp Delicious! Food nutrition and sustainability, and learning how to farm are also part of this year’s ambitious curriculum. We sat down …
Taste Your Way Around the World with Camp Delicious! Director Roger Levine Read More »
by Beth Dolinar, Contributing Writer, Luminari How does a storyteller capture the tale of 335 miles? That was the challenge facing me last spring, when I was assigned the job as producer of a television documentary for WQED. The task …
by Hilda Pang Fu, President and Founder, Luminari It’s a very exciting year for Luminari—a milestone moment as we celebrate our 10th anniversary as an organization that offers inspiring and innovative programs for teens and youth in our community. We …
by Sheila Hyland, Operations Manager, Luminari Within the past week, my 18-year-old son lamented the state of the United States while his 91-year-old uncle lamented that he had been born 50 years too early. Why the dichotomy? Because my son …
by Don Laird, LPC, Contributing Writer, Luminari Everyone experiences anxiety at some point in their life. It can be a normal reaction to stress, and sometimes it helps us deal with overwhelming situations. For teens, things like speaking in front …
Calling All LUMINARI Alumni: We’d love to hear from you! Over the next few months, we will be sharing news about our new Luminari Alumni Network and reaching out to former campers for stories, updates and to stay connected. If …
By Sheila Hyland, Operations Manager, Luminari WTAE-TV’s top-rated morning news anchor Michelle Wright is almost never at a loss for words. Until recently. What do you say when a priceless work of art, a crystal bowl created specifically as the …
The Dynamic Duo: Introducing Speak & Tells! Co-directors Read More »
by Sheila Hyland, Operations Manager, Luminari “Are you sure you want to go through with this?” asked my dad on my wedding day. “Yes, dad. I’ve made up my mind—throw them out!” And with that, my dad did throw out …
By Hilda Pang Fu, President and Founder, Luminari Memories are mostly pictures, colorful images that make up the mosaic of our years. As I look back on the past decade, I see the faces of young people visiting national monuments, …
