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Signups open for Penn College summer camps

Aviation Camp new this year

WILLIAMSPORT — An Aviation Camp has been added to the already captivating roster of fun, interactive and hands-on summer camps that reflect the distinctive career opportunities offered at Pennsylvania College of Technology.

The signup deadline is May 11 for the 11 overnight camps and one day camp. In addition to gaining inspiration to chart their employment path, participants entering grades nine to 12 are eligible for up to $2,000 in tuition assistance should they enroll at Penn College.

The overnight camps (fees for which include activities, meals and on-campus housing) are:

r Architecture Odyssey Camp — June 17-21, $400, for students entering grades nine-12. Discover the world of architecture and sustainable design through design studios and seminars, field trips to building sites and visits to architecture offices.

r Autism Spectrum Postsecondary Interest Experience — June 21-22, $75, for students entering grades 10-12. Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders, and their parents, will obtain valuable information about post-secondary education and career exploration.

r Automotive Restoration Camp — June 17-20, $350, for students entering grades 10-12. Learn what it takes to return vintage cars and trucks to their former glory while immersing in the world of automotive restoration.

r Aviation Camp (New for 2018) — June 17-19, $250, for students entering grades 10-12. Discover the world of aviation maintenance by hands-on application of sheet metal, composite materials, engine operation and drone aircraft operation. A tour of an air traffic control tower is included.

r Designing a Digital Future Camp –June 17-19, $200, for students entering grades 10-12. Explore a variety of information technology fields including gaming, programming, networking, cybersecurity and mobile applications.

r Engineering Camp –June 20-21, $200, for students entering grades 10-12. Explore engineering concepts and careers such as robotics and electronics, plastics and polymer engineering, machining, civil engineering, and welding.

r Future Restaurateurs Career Camp –June 17-21, $450, for students entering grades nine to 12. Join chefs from Penn College’s hospitality department for this camp focused on the ins and outs of baking and pastry arts, culinary arts, and hospitality management.

r Graphic Design Summer Studio — June 17-20, $415, for students entering grades 10-12. Participants will be guided through the graphic design process, from ideation to concept development to production.

r Grow & Design Horticulture Camp –June 17-20, $400, for students entering grades 11 and 12. Attend workshops on topics such as greenhouse techniques, plant identification and production, floral design, entomology, and more.

r Health Careers Camp –June 17-19, $200, for students entering grades nine to12. Discover a variety of health careers including dental hygiene, nursing, occupational therapy assistant, physical therapy assistant, physician assistant, surgical technology and more.

r SMART Girls Summer Camp –June 17-22, $250, for girls entering grades eight to 11. Experience math and science as a foundation for careers in technology. Campers will build their own robots and work to complete a variety of activities. The camp is underwritten by the Education Improvement Tax Credit program.

r Creative Art Camp — July 9-12, $95 for half-day session (9 a.m. to noon); or students entering grades four to seven. Young artists will focus on a different medium each day, including drawing, sculpting and sunprinting.

For more — including scholarship details, and parent and camper information — or to register, visit www.pct.edu/summercamps.

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