Day Camp for Exploring Technical Careers
For Students Entering 7th - 9th Grade.
Monday - Thursday, July 15 - 18, 2019
8:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Cost: $35*
*Registration fee is non-refundable for cancellations received after July 1, 2019.
Credit card payment will be accepted by calling 1.800.362.3322, Ext. 2320.
About the Camp...
During Tech Trek, students who will be entering grades 7 through 9 in the 2019 - 2020 school year will participate in fun, hands-on, exploratory activities related to technical careers.
As a part of the $35 registration fee, students will receive:
- Hands-on activities lead by Southwest Tech program instructors to increase knowledge of technical careers.
- Mid-morning snacks each day.
- Tech Trek 2019 T-shirt.
- Lots of FUN!!!
Please select from the following session choices to customize your camp schedule to your interests:
Rank in order of 1 - 5 your choices for each day (with "1" being your first choice).
Monday, July 15
- Pasta Perfect * Class Full! *
- Basic Welding * Class Full! *
- Basic Crime Scene Processing
- Lineman Challenge
- Retro Game Pi
- Brush Lettering
- Exploring the World of Nursing
Tuesday, July 16
Wednesday, July 17
- Smashing Smoothies * Class Full! *
- Garden Art Welding * Class Full! *
- Brush Lettering
- Caring for Children
- Building a Custom Set of Golf Clubs
- Computer Numerical Control
- What Does the Mighty Eagle See?
Thursday, July 18
Monday, July 15 - Thursday, July 18
** Individuals may request to participate in both sessions, however, if session interest is high, repeat participants will not be allowed.
*** Session requires an additional $20 fee for a Raspberry Pi, which the student will take home and keep.
Robot Wars! – Monday, July 1 - Thursday, July 1 (maximum of 20 participants)
In teams of four, students will create a remote controlled robot for a competition called VEX “Swept Away”. The students will design and create a robot with mechanisms that push or lift balls under or over a wall. After the robots are assembled, teams will compete against each other to put their robots to the test. Please note: This session meets all four days.
Pasta Perfect - Monday, July 15 Class Full!
This hands-on class is a perfect chance to learn and express creativity through food. We will prepare fun and healthy pasta recipes and pair them with a variety of sauces. Take home a recipe packet and a treat!
Basic Welding - Monday, July 15 (maximum of 10 participants) Class 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. Bring small repair projects from home if you wish. Please note: You may participate in both sessions; however, if session interest is high, repeat participants will not be allowed.
Basic Crime Scene Processing - Monday, July 15 (maximum of 16 participants)
Learn about basic crime scene processing. This will include evidence search techniques, DNA collection, fingerprint collection and analysis techniques, latent impressions, and processing a mock crime scene
Lineman Challenge - Monday, July 15 (maximum of 12 participants)
Learn how to operate a boom truck with a remote and to be a lineman! You will work in crews to build an overhead and underground electrical distribution system from the ground up. You will also learn about tools, gear, and line trade equipment; the many types of knots used on a daily basis; and electrical safety.
Retro Game Pi - Monday, July 15 (maximum of 12 participants)
The Raspberry Pi is an inexpensive computer about the size of a deck of cards. Set up a Raspberry Pi and complete installations to play retro video game titles. Pi’s are not limited to just being video game consoles, so following the camp, you will be able to use the Pi’s for other purposes. There is an additional $20 fee for this session, which will provide you with a Pi to take home and keep.
Brush Lettering - Monday, July 15 (maximum of 12 participants)
Love lettering, illustration, and getting your hands dirty? Learn how to bring all those activities together in this fun, creative workshop! You’ll walk away with your own handmade greeting card (to give) and sketchbook (to keep)! This is where calligraphy meets art class.
Exploring the Wonderful World of Nursing - Monday, July 15 (maximum of 12 participants)
Explore the various careers available in the healthcare field today. During this session you will be able to interact with the patient simulator and learn how SWTC health occupation students utilize simulation to improve their clinical skills. Test your skills learning some hands-on nursing techniques and procedures.
Pizza, Pizza, Pizza - Tuesday, July 16 (maximum of 10 participants) Class Full!
Stretch your dough and imagination as we guide you through each step in the pizza making process. This totally hands-on class will allow you to demonstrate your inner culinary skills. Zero cooking experience needed!
Basic Welding - Tuesday, July 16 (maximum of 10 participants)
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. Bring small repair projects from home if you wish. Please note: You may participate in both sessions; however, if session interest is high, repeat participants will not be allowed.
Basic Crime Scene Processing - Tuesday, July 16 (maximum of 16 participants)
Learn about basic crime scene processing. This will include evidence search techniques, DNA collection, fingerprint collection and analysis techniques, latent impressions, and processing a mock crime scene.
Fun in the World of Cosmetology - Tuesday, July 16 (maximum of 10 participants)
Learn basic braiding, practice a French manicure and other nail art techniques, and discover how paraffin can be used in skin care and aide in relaxation.
Intro to Auto Tech - Tuesday, July 16 (maximum of 14 participants)
Students will participate in lab activities designed to introduce them to practices and procedures common to the auto service industry, including general maintenance practices, electrical system diagnosis and service, and computer diagnosis. They will examine how these systems interact with each other and how to diagnose problems.
Nursing Assistant Battle Royale - Tuesday, July 16 (maximum of 20 participants)
Learn about Nursing Assistant tasks to care for patients in a diverse population. Using the airdrop, you will be able to battle for victory in a duo’s challenge. The finally round will be in the circle of knowledge. Information addressed in this class will be focused on infection prevention and control, with hands on skills lab. The last team standing in the storm will be the winner.
EMS Introduction - Tuesday, July 16 (maximum of 20 participants)
Learn about the duties and skills that emergency medical technicians (EMTs) perform every day to help people in need by participating in various medical and trauma treatment scenarios.
Smashing Smoothies - Wednesday, July 17 Class Full!
In this fun and interactive session you will use imagination skills and explore recipe development while tasting your kitchen creations.
Garden Art Welding - Wednesday, July 17 Class Full!
In this session you will learn weld techniques and put your creative abilities to use by designing a garden art sculpture. Bring in your own material or use what we have available to create your own unique piece of garden art. Please note: You may request to participate in both sessions; however, if session interest is high, repeat participants will not be allowed.
Brush Lettering - Wednesday, July 17 (maximum of 12 participants)
Love lettering, illustration, and getting your hands dirty? Learn how to bring all those activities together in this fun, creative workshop! You’ll walk away with your own handmade greeting card (to give) and sketchbook (to keep)! This is where calligraphy meets art class.
Caring for Children - Wednesday, July 17 (maximum of 10 participants)
Looking for a job? Enjoy working with children? This session will provide the basic skills needed to become a babysitter. The course content includes basic child care, home and play safety, accident prevention, and proper handling of emergency situations. You will take home a variety of resources to help you when babysitting.
Building a Custom Set of Golf Clubs - Wednesday, July 17 (maximum of 14 participants)
Discover how to create a custom-fit set of golf clubs. You will dynamic-fit a guest and find all the requirements to build a set of golf clubs that will match the player’s specifications and on-course demands. You will then build the clubs using components that will match those specifications.
Computer Numerical Control - Wednesday, July 17 (maximum of 14 participants)
Learn about the precision machining industry including engine lathes, milling machines, drill presses, saws, precision grinders, and computer numerical control equipment. You will work on projects using a variety of materials including wood, metals, and plastics and learn about hand tools, precision measuring, sharpening, and blueprint reading. For your main project, you will use a CNC mill to make a Turner’s Cube from aluminum
What Does the Mighty Eagle See? - Wednesday, July 17 (maximum of 20 participants)
You will learn how drones are part of today’s agricultural industry. You will have the opportunity to become comfortable with flying, crashing, and using a drone in many different situations. You will also see a real drone and how they can be of benefit to our every changing landscape of agriculture.
The Donut Tower - Thursday, July 18 Class Full!
Who doesn’t love fried dough? We’ll make both cakestyle and raised-style doughs, and show you how to fry, glaze, dip, and fill them to perfection. You’ll go home with a boxful of your very own fresh creations!
Garden Art Welding - Thursday, July 18 Class Full!
In this session you will learn weld techniques and put your creative abilities to use by designing a garden art sculpture. Bring in your own material or use what we have available to create your own unique piece of garden art. Please note: You may request to participate in both sessions; however, if session interest is high, repeat participants will not be allowed.
Phone Fun! - Thursday, July 18 (maximum of 16 participants)
Learn proper telephone etiquette in a variety of situations, practicing on actual business phones with other classmates, use common business phone features (e.g., hold, transfer, redial, mute, etc.), and take messages that won’t have others laughing at you. The #1 skill that employers in our area request for office management is using the phone properly. Become a Phone Ninja by learning how to properly use this essential business tool!
Introduction to Firefighting - Thursday, July 18 (maximum of 14 participants)
Get an overview of fire service training at Southwest Tech starting with how one is hired by a fire department. Training options and requirements for Wisconsin will be discussed. You will handle firefighting gear and equipment and tour the fire training building. You will also learn how to properly use fire extinguishers to put out a fire.
Carpentry - Thursday, July 18 (maximum of 12 participants)
Participants will learn about various tools and equipment used in construction and how to safely use these in a shop setting. Participants will then utilize construction skills to assemble a blue bird house.
Nursing Assistant Battle Royale - Thursday, July 18 (maximum of 20 participants)
Learn how nursing assistants care for patients. Then, by using the airdrop and your new knowledge, you will battle for victory in a duo’s challenge. The final round will be in the circle of knowledge. Information addressed in this class will be focused on infection prevention and control with hands on skills lab. The last team standing in the storm will be the winner.
In The Life of Livestock - Thursday, July 18 (maximum of 10 participants)
What does it take to raise livestock today? We will answer that question while learning about animal nutrition, reproduction, and health. You will identify common feeds along with how to test them for quality using our NIR scanner. We will then look at the reproductive track of a cow, view semen under a microscope, practice artificial insemination on Breeding Betsy, and deliver a calf using Miss Southwest Golden Jubilee.
All sessions will be filled first-come, first-serve based on the date registration is received.
Registration may also be completed online through Survey Monkey. If preferred, payment may be made with credit card by calling 1.800.362.3322, Ext. 2320.
*Payment must be received by registration deadline to hold your spot in the requested sessions. If payment is not received by the deadline and there is a waitlist for the session, your spot may be given to another registrant who has paid. The $35 registration fee is non-refundable for cancellations received after July 1, 2019. All sessions will be filled first-come, first serve based on the date that registration and payment is received.
For full details, see the Camp Tech Trek Brochure !
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