Middle and high school students are invited to explore hobbies and future careers through Wayne Community College’s Junior Bison Summer Camps.
“Our Junior Bison can expect to have a hands-on opportunity to explore careers as well as develop leadership skills through one or more of our summer camps,” said WCC Vice President of Workforce Continuing Education Services and Community Engagement Renita Dawson. “Participating in these camps gives youth a chance to explore potential interests in a fun way during the summer.”
This year’s camps are:
Allied Health Career Exploration – June 16–19: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. for rising sixth–eighth graders and 1–4 p.m. for rising ninth–12th graders. This camp will introduce campers to various career fields in allied health, and the week will end with basic first aid & CPR training. Cost: $60.
Business Career Exploration – June 23–26: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. for rising sixth–eighth graders and 1–4 p.m. for rising ninth–12th graders. Campers will learn how money works and what it takes to work in business. They will also get hands-on experience with a chance to create their own business and design a logo. Cost: $60.
Let’s Go LEGO® Leadership – June 16–19: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. for rising sixth–eighth graders. Campers will learn leadership skills through creative LEGO® activities. They will get experience working in teams and leading business projects using LEGO® bricks. The campers will learn what leadership style they have and how it works in teams. Cost: $60.
Truck Driver Career Exploration – July 7–10: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. for rising ninth–12th graders. This interactive camp will introduce the truck driver training industry. The campers will learn the steps of obtaining the credentials to become a truck driver and explore their day-to-day responsibilities. Cost: $60.
Beekeepers Camp – June 23–26: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. for rising sixth–eighth graders and 1–4 p.m. for rising ninth–12th graders. This camp investigates the importance of pollinating insects in the environment. Participants will learn about honey bees and beekeeping through lectures and hands-on activities. Cost: $60.
Public Safety Academy – July 7–10: 1–4 p.m. for rising eighth–12th graders. This camp will introduce the basics of law enforcement, emergency medical service, and fire services careers by giving campers hands-on experience in these areas. Cost: $60.
Video Game Academy – June 16–19: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. for rising ninth–12th graders and 1–4 p.m. for rising sixth–eighth graders. This camp introduces various aspects of simulation and game development. Campers will engage in the process of 3D modeling, creating video games, and programming, gaining hands-on experience designing and producing game artifacts to share with family and friends. Cost: $80.
Registration forms and more information on how to sign up can be found on WCC’s website.
WCC encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing accommodations or have questions about access, contact the Accessibility Counselor at 919-739-6729.
About Wayne Community College
Wayne Community College is a public, learning-centered institution with an open-door admission policy located in Goldsboro, N.C. As it works to develop a highly skilled and competitive workforce, the college serves around 10,000 individuals annually as well as businesses, industry, and community organizations with high quality, affordable, accessible learning opportunities, including more than 150 college credit programs. WCC’s mission is to meet the educational, training, and cultural needs of the communities it serves.