The camp provides free, hands-on exposure to a wide range of Career and Technical Education fields, helping middle school students make informed decisions about their high school pathways.
The School District of Philadelphia CTE Summer Camps offer a free, week-long immersive experience for middle school students (grades 6-8) to explore various Career & Technical Education pathways. The program emphasizes hands-on learning and exposes students to different trades and technical skills offered in high school CTE programs. Students gain practical experience and learn basic safety skills, tool and equipment vocabulary, and business fundamentals. The camp aims to help students explore career identities and technical skills early, preparing them for future pathway decisions in high school. Options may include Natural Science and Biotechnology (Animal Science, Agriculture, Food & Natural Resources, Biotechnology, Food Science, Horticulture, Natural Resource Management, Solar Energy) and Hospitality (Culinary Arts, Baking and Pastry Arts, Hospitality, Travel and Tourism). Past camps have also included exposure to electrical work, audio engineering, film, and welding. The program is designed to be a funnel into full CTE pathway participation, providing a foundational understanding and sparking interest in various fields.
Every day, students experience a different trade through hands-on activities, learning basic safety skills, tools, and equipment vocabulary.
This camp is ideal for middle school students (grades 6-8) enrolled in a School District of Philadelphia public school who are interested in exploring various career and technical education options and gaining hands-on experience in different trades.
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