2020 Tech Trek

NitroX

This class is FULL!

Students will have an opportunity to explore, drive and race a remote control (RC) Nitro Revo 3.3 truck. Students will learn fundamentals in Nitro engine troubleshooting, RC steering and suspension and electronics. On Thursday students will compete in a course race and a 90 foot drag race for the Piston Cup WIN! Please note: This session meets all four days.

Strengths Explorer

We are unique because we think in certain ways, feel in certain ways, and behave in certain ways. It’s just who we are, and that’s good! In the StrengthsExplorer session, students will discover and talk about their greatest talents by identifying the areas or “themes” in which they are found. Learning about your talents can help you grow and build strengths, as well as help you achieve what you want to do in life.

Gearhead’s Tech Time

This class is FULL!

Participants will explore the worlds of Auto Tech, Auto Body, and Ag Power. Small engine repair, electrical circuit building, vehicle computer diagnostics, virtual paint booth, NASCAR pit stop simulator, plus more are all on the agenda for this session.

Basic Welding

This class is FULL!

Welding is the most common way of permanently joining metal parts and plasma cutting is used to cut metal into various shapes and detailed designs. In this session, you will use your imagination to create a project of your choice using these techniques.

Intro to Stir-Fry Cooking

This class is FULL!

Session participants will receive instruction regarding food safety, personal hygiene, equipment & utensils use, and the history of stir-fry cooking. They will then create a stir-fry dish following proper weights and measurements, cooking principles, and ingredient information.

A Day of Fun in a Salon

This class is FULL!

Students will have an opportunity to explore areas of the cosmetology industry. Basics in braiding techniques will allow students to get their hands into long-hair manikins to learn basic braiding techniques. Fun with nail art will provide nails and supplies to practice a French manicure and nail art techniques. Other activities may be included as time permits.

Exploring the Wonderful World of Nursing

This class is FULL!

During this session, participants will learn about the history of nursing and nursing career opportunities, including a discussion related to salaries. Participants will tour Southwest Tech’s Sim Lab and will interact with the hands-on Patient Simulator and anatamage table. The morning will be rounded out with nursing Olympics. .

Cookie Baking extravaganza

Session participants will receive instruction regarding food safety, personal hygiene, equipment and utensils use, and the history of cookie baking.They will then create a variety of cookies following proper weights and measurements, cooking principles, and ingredient information.

Intro to Early Childhood Care and Activities

In this session participants will learn about child safety and care. Participants will also make age-appropriate developmental activities for use while caring for children.

Intro to Fire Service

This class is FULL!

This session will explore the Fire Service as a career and also highlight volunteering. Students will tour the training facilities and see a demonstration of the training props. They will be given the opportunity to learn how to operate portable fire extinguishers.

Mama Mia! Pizza Festa!

This class is FULL!

Session participants will receive instruction regarding food safety, personal hygiene, equipment and utensils use, and the history of pizza. They will then create pizza following proper weights and measurements, cooking principles, and ingredient information.

Creating a Fairy Garden

In this session, participants will turn an everyday container into a magical fairy garden with succulent plants. They will also learn about the importance of proper nutrients in soil, which are needed for healthy plants. As a follow up activity, students will collect soil samples from their home gardens, flower beds, or lawns to send for analysis to UW-Extension in Madison.

Lineman Challenge

This class is FULL!

Come operate a truck with a remote control while learning how to be a lineman. This session will allow students to operate a digger derrick truck via remote while building overhead & underground electrical distribution systems from the ground up. What makes it so easily understandable is that short power poles will be installed so the students will be constructing the lines at eye level. Students will work in crews, learning how team work is a big part of a lineman’s day and how each member of the team depends on others in the crew to get the job done safely and successfully. Students will be exposed to lineman tools, gear, line trade equipment, and learn the many different types of knots lineman use on a daily basis. Students will also learn about electrical safety.

How Did We Get Here? Conception to Birth: Exploring the First Nine Months of the Dairy Calf

Follow the steps of the birthing process in beef and dairy cattle. Hands-on activities will explore an animal’s development from conception through to the actual birth of a calf using our state-of-the-art cow birthing simulator

Microscopy: A Glimpse at a World Too Small to See

This class is FULL!

In this session, students will be able to view items that can’t normally be seen with the naked eye. Students will stain their oral microflora and yeast and will also extract DNA from strawberries. Students will receive a recipe for homemade yogurt to take home and try on their own.

Pie Making 101

Session participants will receive instruction regarding food safety, personal hygiene, equipment and utensils use, and the history of pie making. They will then create a pie following proper weights and measurements, cooking principles, and ingredient information.