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A-1 Archeology:
Participants will be introduced to the concepts of Archeology through classroom
activities and field trips (local excavation, museums, or archeology lab).
A-2 Architectural Design:
Participants will use the basic elements of architecture to design and build
a model home or apartment.
A-3 Auto Body: Participants will learn
basic collision repair and restoration techniques by actually repairing a
vehicle. (dress appropriately -- no open toe shoes)
A-4 Auto Mechanics:
Participants will be introduced to the basic skills used to service and
maintain vehicles. (dress appropriately -- no open toe shoes)
B-5 Baking:
Participants will learn measurement, following a recipe, and everything
involved in making delicious home-baked goods from scratch! NOTE: There is a
$10 materials fee for this class, payable the first day of camp.
C-6 CAD (Computer Aided Drafting
& Engineering): Participants will use AutoCAD software to
develop engineering and architectural type drawings.
C-7 Careers in the Military:
Participants will be actively introduced to the various high tech career
fields offered by America’s
Armed Services. Representatives from each branch will be on-site to provide
an interactive experience. Local field trips and demonstration teams will
further expand the hands-on experience.
C-8 Carpentry:
Participants will learn carpentry basics by constructing projects, visiting
the Frederick County CTC student house project, and participating in a daily
Builder Olympics contest.
Offered week 1 only.
C-9 Computer Graphics:
Participants will be introduced to the world of computer produced art and
graphics using Illustrator software.
C-10 Computer Technician:
Participants will learn how to correctly maintain a computer system. They
will learn how to upgrade components by taking apart and rebuilding an IBM
compatible computer.
C-11 Cosmetology: As
a basic introduction to cosmetology, participants will explore and
participate in hands-on demonstrations of hairstyling, nail art, manicuring,
makeup application. A field trip is planned to a local day spa.
C-12 Creative Arts:
Students will explore a variety of visual art techniques such as photography
manipulation, painting, and sculpture.
C-13 Culinary Arts:
Participants will be able to prepare and cook the following foods from
scratch: tortellini with sauce, chicken fingers with sauce, pizza pockets,
and other entrees. NOTE: There is a $10 materials fee for this class, payable
the first day of camp.
E-14 Early Childhood: Participants will experience opportunities for
individuals interested in pursuing the career pathway in early childhood
education and child services. Activities will include a simulation on caring for an infant and other activities.
E-15 Electricity: This
course offers a hands-on introduction to household and construction
electricity. Activities will include: wiring a lamp, wiring wall switches to
a light, three-way wiring, GFI connections, and more.
E-16 Electronics:
Participants will learn basic electronic components by building actual
operating electronic devices.
F-17 Fashion Design: Students
will explore the basis of design, history of fashion, and design your own
fashion line on a layout board.
H-18 Floral Design:
Activities will include: flower arrangement, corsages, ribbon roses, starting
cuttings, etc. Introduction to the horticulture industry with greenhouse
labs. NOTE: There is a $10 materials fee for this class, payable the first
day of camp.
F-19 Forestry / Wildlife: Students will develop skills in wildlife identification, tree
identification and outdoor recreation. Activities will include making plaster
molds of the tracks of native wildlife and making a leaf collection. Students
will use forest products in the laboratory to build a project that teaches
hand-tool use, hand-held power tool use, wood types, and finishing techniques
G-20 Graphic Communications:
Participants will use desktop publishing computers with an emphasizes on
layout and design to create a variety of printed materials. Students will
also have an opportunity to custom design a personalized t-shirt.
H 21 Health Careers: New Course!
Students will investigate
the health care delivery system, its services, occupations, and related
sciences. The class will include
various hands on activities and field trips.
H-22 Home Improvement:
Participants will learn the basic skills of “do
it yourself” in home repair. The basics of repairing plumbing fixtures,
dry wall, ceramic tile, and wiring will be presented through
‘hands-on’ classroom projects. (dress appropriately -- no open
toe shoes)
I-23 Interior Design and Decorating:
Discover your decorating style and create a portfolio of room designs. Make a
ribbon bulletin board to decorate your room. Learn about the newest trends in
design; including feng shui.
Put your knowledge to use in a final design project with specific goals in
mind.
I-24 Invention Challenges I:
Participants will be challenged to develop a concept. Teams of students will
be formed to implement the concept and bring it to reality in a working
model.
L-25 Landscaping:
Participants will develop landscaping techniques for pizza gardens and mini
garden designs. Topiary ivy planters, planting gardens, tree identification,
and landscape equipment operation will be covered. A water gardening tour is
planned.
L-26 Law Enforcement:
Participants will be introduced to the law enforcement field by searching
buildings, collecting evidence at a crime scene, and arresting and searching
suspects. A K-9 demonstration and a possible visit by the State Police
helicopter are planned.
M-27 Marketing:
Students will learn about displays, advertising, selling, promotion, customer service and management skills. Activities will
include creating hands-on displays and a field trip to local retail stores.
M-28 Masonry:
Participants will work with brick, block, and concrete to learn the basics of
the masonry field by working on items such as brick walls and walkways.
(dress appropriately -- no open toe shoes)
M-29 Modeling: Topics
such as social etiquette and grace-in-motion will be put into practice
through the production of an original fashion show which parents are welcome
to attend.
N-30 Networking: Students
will learn how to setup basic network topologies, create different types of
patch cables, set up the different types of equipment found on a network, and
troubleshoot a network using high tech diagnostic equipment. This class
requires parent permission for the student to use the Internet.
P-31 Photography-Digital:
New Course! Participants
will be introduced to digital photography and the creation of digital images
using the computer. Students will need to furnish a digital camera
NOTE: There is a $10 materials fee for this class, payable the first day of
camp.
R-32 Radio Broadcasting:
Participants will learn the basics of radio production including: using a
microphone, vocal techniques, writing for radio, etc. A radio broadcast
production is planned.
S-33 Sewing:
Participants will learn basic sewing techniques, learn how to operate a
sewing machine and create small sewing projects. Little or no sewing
experience necessary just a positive attitude and some creativity is needed.
S-34 Small Engine Repair:
Participants will learn how small engines work. Activities will include: how
to disassemble, service and reassemble a go-cart, mini bike, and lawn mower
engine.
T-35 Television/Multimedia Production
(TV/MM): Students will learn the basics of television
production, including: camera use, audio, lighting, computer animation, and
studio production.
V-36 Veterinary Science:
Participants will learn basic animal care skills utilized by veterinarians
and veterinary technicians. Field trips to a veterinary clinic and possibly a
farm are planned.
W-37 Web Design & HTML:
Participants will learn the ins and outs of the world wide web, how and where
to down-load useful web tools, and how to design, produce and post web pages.
This class requires parent permission
for student to use the Internet. A permission form will be sent with your
acceptance letter/class schedule. This permission form must be returned
before the start of camp.
W-38 Welding:
Participants will be introduced to the welding field by using an oxyacetylene
(gas) torch, an arc welder, and a MIG welder to create products that they can
take home. (dress appropriately -- long sleeves, long pants, leather shoes)
NOTICE:
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER
FRIDAY, May 1, 2008, WILL NOT BE PROCESSED.
Please note: If your student wishes to be scheduled in a class with a friend,
the applications MUST be mailed in the same envelope. Applications are
numbered as they are received. To be fair to all students, scheduling is done
on a ‘first-received-first-assigned’ basis. Classes fill up
quickly and we cannot honor schedule requests for placement with friends
unless the applications are received together and numbered consecutively.
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