Summer Camps

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Registration is now open for Craven Community College's 2024 Summer Camps!

The deposit deadline for camps on our Havelock campus is Monday, March 25. Registration is open through Monday, June 3, but availability is not guaranteed.

The registration deadline for camps on our New Bern campus is Wednesday, June 5.

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FULL STEAM AHEAD
July 8-12 • $125
New Bern Campus
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Grades 6-8

Delve into Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) in this week of fun and engaging hands-on activities. Participants will explore solar painting, creating soap-powered boats, designing and building a space lander, making ice cream, shooting Alka-Seltzer rockets, experiencing virtual reality, and much more. Join us for fun in the lab while we develop new skills and improve our creativity along the way.

AVIATION CAMP 
July 8-12 • $175
Havelock Campus
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades 7-12

Take flight into an unforgettable summer adventure! This camp for 7th-12th graders aims to inspire and empower individuals to pursue their passion in aerospace by providing hands-on training and exposure to diverse career paths. Campers will enjoy exclusive tours of aviation facilities, meet industry professionals, and witness the inner workings of airports and aircraft maintenance centers. Join us to engage with passionate aviation experts, discover the wonders of aerospace, and soar to new heights! More info: 252-444-0739 or aviationcamp@cravencc.edu.

FULL STEAM AHEAD JUNIOR
July 15-19 • $125
New Bern Campus
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Grades 3-5

Delve into Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) with fun and engaging hands-on activities. Participants will explore making ice cream, colorful slime, and yummy gummy worms; shooting Alka-Seltzer rockets; tie dying shirts; and much more. Join us for fun in the lab while we develop new skills and improve our creativity along the way.

ENGINEERING CAMP 
July 15-19 • $250
Havelock Campus
9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Grades 6-8

Gear up for an explosive adventure at our engineering summer camp - special ops edition! In this top-secret assignment, ambitious engineers transform into Special Operations Agents and unleash their creativity and ingenuity. With the guidance of professional engineers, this immersive experience will challenge campers to think like engineers on a mission, tackling high-stakes projects that demand skill, strategy, and teamwork. It's not just a camp - it's an adventure that will develop and enhance engineering and critical thinking skills. Secure your spot for a summer of covert engineering missions and explosive fun. Limited spaces are available, so enroll now and be part of an elite squad of future engineers! More info: 252-444-0739 or engineeringcamp@cravencc.edu.

3-D PRINTING WORKSHOP 
July 22-23 • $40*
Havelock Campus
8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Grades 8-12

Step into the future with our 3-D printing extravaganza workshop. This hands-on workshop is great for any student interested in learning how to get stated in the exciting world of 3-D fabrication. Students will learn the basic hardware and software of a 3-D printer, where to find existing (and free!) designs, how to print existing designs, and tips for successful printing. They will use their new knowledge to print items to take home. More info: 252-444-0739 or engineeringcamp@cravencc.edu.

*Note: If signing up for both 3-D printing and modeling workshops, the cost is $70.

CREATIVE HANDS 
July 22-26 • $125
New Bern Campus
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Grades 3-5

Learn how to make fun, creative creatures and other ceramic pieces using pinch, roll, and other hand-building techniques. Pieces will come to life as young potters learn to glaze and fire their work. Campers will take home their works of art to provide lasting memories.*

*Since the pottery won’t be done in time for campers to take home at the end of camp, parents and campers are invited to attend a Student Art Show on Thursday, August 8 from 5 to 6 p.m.

3-D MODELING WORKSHOP 
July 29-30 • $40*
Havelock Campus
8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Grades 8-12

Embark on a creative odyssey this summer with our exclusive 3-D Modeling Workshop - where innovation and design converge for an unforgettable experience! This workshop will empower participants to turn dreams into reality using state-of-the-art 3-D modeling software. Participants will use readily available software to design and print a 3-D object under the mentorship of engineering professionals. More info: 252-444-0739 or engineeringcamp@cravencc.edu.

*Note: If signing up for both 3-D printing and modeling workshops, the cost is $70.

GLAZED AND AMAZED 
July 29-Aug. 2 • $125
New Bern Campus
8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Grades 6-8

Learn how to make bowls and other ceramic pieces using pinch, roll, and other hand-building techniques. Potters will learn to glaze and fire their work, and will take home their works of art to provide lasting memories.*

*Since the pottery won’t be done in time for campers to take home at the end of camp, parents and campers are invited to attend a Student Art Show on Thursday, August 8 from 5 to 6 p.m.

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