MEDIA INFORMATION
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 18, 2012
Career Center Offers Summer Camps for Students
JACKSON, Mich. – Jackson Area Career Center will offer six different camps this summer for students who
want to have some fun while exploring careers.
Students and parents will find camps at the Career Center that will help improve academic skills while teaching
basic career skills through “hands-on” projects and demonstrations.
Students and parents can enroll online at www.jacc-mi.net. For more information, go online or call Delinda
Woods at 768-5226 for more information.
The 2012 summer camps include:
Reading and Writing Rock!
When:
June 25 – 28, Monday-Thursday, 8:00am to 12:00noon
Where:
Technology Lab
Who:
For students entering grades 6-8 in fall 2012
What:
Explore careers in reading and writing
Cost:
$35
Are you a budding novelist? You’ll love this camp! No grades will be given, just a week full of mastering words, learning the techniques
to make better readers, and just mostly having fun while preparing your own personal portfolio!
Carpentry Camp for Kids
When:
June 25 – 28, Monday-Thursday, 8:00am to 12:00noon
Where:
Construction Lab
Who:
For students entering grades 6-8 in fall 2012
What:
Explore careers in carpentry
Cost:
$35
Do you love to pound nails and cut lumber? Want to learn the “tricks” of the construction trade? Join this four-day camp and gain
valuable skills in basic woodworking by mastering hand tools, making measurements, and the learning the basic principles of carpentry.
Students will build a toolbox to take home as well a make other fun projects. Girls are welcome!
Engineering/Project Lead the Way
When:
June 25 – 29, Monday-Thursday, 8:00am to 3:00pm,
and Friday, 8:00am to 12:00noon (special parent luncheon!)
Where:
Manufacturing Labs
Who:
For students entering grades 9-11 in fall 2012
What:
Explore careers in engineering
Cost:
$35
Do you like to use scientific and mathematical principals to design, build, and operate things? Then YOU have the ability to succeed in
an engineering career! Explore engineering in this camp by completing fun projects while using applied math and science the “fun” way!
Army JROTC Horse Riding Camps
When:
Session 1: June 18 – 21
Session 2: July 2 – 6 (no camp July 4)
Session 3 : July 9 – 12
Mondays-Thursdays, 8:00am to 12:00noon
Where:
Royal Farms, Grass Lake
Who:
For students entering grades 6-12 in fall 2012
What:
Learn about horses with riding Instruction
Cost:
$75
Class Limit:
16 students
Do you like horses and want to have fun while learning to ride? Join this camp and learn about safety, horse care, the different riding
styles and even sulky/harness racing. Three sessions are offered to fit in your summer schedule.
Army JROTC Rifle Camp
When:
June 25 – 28, Monday-Thursday, 8:00am to 12:00 noon
Where:
Multi-purpose room
Who:
For students entering grades 9-12 in fall 2012
What:
Explore air-rifle safety and marksmanship skills
Cost:
$30
Class Limit:
34 students
Learn Olympic-style air-rifle safety and marksmanship, including standing, kneeling, and prone positions with pellet guns and paper
targets.
Army JROTC Command & Staff – Leadership Camp
When:
Aug 20–24, Monday-Friday, 8:00am to 12:00pm
Where:
Jackson Area Career Center
Who:
Cadets enrolled in Army JROTC in fall 2012
What:
Command & Staff – Leadership
Cost:
$10
Class Size:
150
This camp is essential for cadets who currently enrolled in the Army JROTC class and desire to take a leadership position with the
Golden Knights for the 2012-2013 school year.
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CONTACTS:
Cindy Lyons
Communications and Career Prep Coordinator
Jackson Area Career Center
(517) 768-5211
cindy.lyons@jcisd.org