Virtual Edition
For Students Entering 7th - 9th Grade.
Monday - Thursday, July 20 – 23, 2020
Session Time: 10:00 – 11:00 AM via Zoom
Material Fee: $35*
*Material fee is non-refundable for cancellations received after July 1, 2020.
During Tech Trek, students who will be entering grades 7 through 9 in the 2020–2021 school year will participate in virtual fun hands-on, exploratory activities related to technical careers.
The camp participants will receive:
- Hands-on activities lead by Southwest Tech program instructors to increase knowledge of technical careers
- Tech Trek 2020 T-shirt
- Lots of FUN!!!
Registration
Registration deadline is July 1. Each session is limited to ten participants and will be filled on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Please select from the following session choices to customize camp schedule to your interests:
On the registration form, rank your choices for each day in order from 1 - 4 (with "1" being your first choice).
Monday, July 20
- Germ Detectives – Tamara Griesel
- Creative Cream Puffs – Karen Bast/Jeff Dombeck
- Computer Aided Drafting – Ed Anderson
- You Be the EMT – Ken Bartz
Tuesday, July 21
Wednesday, July 22
- Germ Detectives – Tamara Griesel
- Bread 101 – Karen Bast/Jeff Dombeck
- Caring for Children - Mikala Adney and Amber Adney
- Computer Numerical Control (CNC) – Jason Robbins
Thursday, July 23
Germ Detectives – Monday, July 20 - Thursday, July 23
Tamara Griesel
In this four-day session, students will receive agar plates and will take environmental samples around their homes. Samples will be taped shut and cultured between the first and last day. On the other two days, the Tuesday and Wednesday, students will discover how DNA is used to identify pathogens (the easy version) using a simulation and will practice washing hands and surfaces using glo germ. NOTE: This is a 4-day session. Participants should register for all 4 days.
Creative Cream Puffs
Karen Bast/Jeff Dombeck
Learn the basics of making pâte à choux, the French pastry dough that serves as the foundation of cream puffs, éclairs and so many other dessert favorites. By trying your hand at mixing, piping and filling techniques you’ll become familiar with the signature creations of a classic French patisserie. YUM! Participants will be provided with a list of ingredients that will be needed for the session. They will be responsible for purchasing these items ahead of time. As a part of the material fee, participants will receive a $10 Piggly Wiggly gift card to assist with purchasing items.
Computer Aided Drafting
Ed Anderson
In this session students will learn some simple CAD functions for a Torchmate Plasma Table to create a project. Following the session, students will email the their project file to have the project cut on the Torchmate Plasma Table at Southwest Tech, and then the finished project will be returned to them. Students will need to be able to download free student version of Torchmate CAD CAM on their home computer. Directions for doing this will be sent to the students before the session date.
You Be the EMT
Ken Bartz
Students will be shown basic equipment and given brief instruction on its uses. Students will then participate in scenarios where they will need to choose how to treat their patient to determine their outcome.
Positively Perfect Pasta
Karen Bast/Jeff Dombeck
This hands-on and interactive class is a perfect chance to learn and express creativity through food. We will prepare a fun and healthy pasta recipe. Includes a recipe packet to keep and try other recipes at home. Participants will be provided with a list of ingredients that will be needed for the session. They will be responsible for purchasing these items ahead of time. As a part of the material fee, participants will receive a $10 Piggly Wiggly gift card to assist with purchasing items.
Just a Girl Who Loves Make-up
Cindy DiSalvo
This session will get you photo ready for a glamourous summer!
The following items will be needed for the session:
- Make-up- whatever you have at home
- Eyeshadow is a must- light, medium & dark colors
- Eyeshadow applicators or brushes. (Q-tips will work)
- A diagram of an eye (will be sent to participants)
Dairy 101
Christina Winch
Participants will learn about the process of getting milk from the cow to their house. The session will include using dairy products and other ingredients to make a tasty treat of ice cream in a Ziploc bag. Participants will be provided with a list of items that will be needed for the session. They will be responsible for purchasing these ahead of time. As a part of the material fee, participants will receive a $10 Piggly Wiggly gift card to assist with purchasing items.
Bread 101
Karen Bast/Jeff Dombeck
Explore the field of culinary arts through bread making. There are no prerequisites to the class, so beginners you are all welcome. Students will complete the steps necessary to make a loaf of homemade bread. Participants will be provided with a list of ingredients that will be needed for the session. They will be responsible for purchasing these items ahead of time. As a part of the material fee, participants will receive a $10 Piggly Wiggly gift card to assist with purchasing items.
Caring for Children
Mikala Adney and Amber Adney
During this online session, we will discuss the many “Do's” and “Don’ts” that are involved in babysitting. We will be focusing on children from birth to approximately 10 years old. Some topics that will be covered during this class include: what to do before, during, and after babysitting; diapering and feeding infants; emergency contact information; fire drills; and much, much more. We will be doing some fun hands-on activities together during this class as well.
Computer Numerical Control (CNC)
Jason Robbins
During this session participants will learn about the precision machining industry including engine lathes, milling machines, drill presses, saws, precision grinders, and computer numerical control equipment through a virtual tour of a machine shop. Participants will see a rough metal form transformed into a finished product through the use of machines. Following the session, each participant will be sent a finished product to view at home.
Rice Krispies Sculpture
Karen Bast/Jeff Dombeck
And you thought Rice Krispies were just for breakfast! Rice Krispie treats have always been yummy to eat and enjoy, but now we’ve taken them to a whole new level. Arts, crafts, treats, food and fun all rolled into one. Participants will be provided with a list of ingredients that will be needed for the session. They will be responsible for purchasing these items ahead of time. As a part of the material fee, participants will receive a $10 Piggly Wiggly gift card to assist with purchasing items.
Exploring the Wonderful World of Nursing
Pam Bartels, Maria Kindrai & Virginia Reynolds
Participants will learn about the nursing field and compete in a game of Southwest Tech Nursing Trivia. Students will need to be able to access Kahoot!, a free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn on any device. Participants will also go on a virtual tour of the Human Patient Simulator (HPS) lab and view a demonstration of the equipment.
Build a Cedar Bird Feeder
Craig Peterson
Participants will construct and finish a bird feeder made from cedar wood. Wood pieces will be pre-cut and sent with other required construction materials to the participant’s home address. Participants will need to supply some basic tools found at home, such as a hammer and screwdriver.