Academic Summer Camps
Academic Summer Camps 2024
Every summer, high school students get an opportunity to explore multiple academic
interests and get a small taste of collegiate life. A diverse group of topics are
ready to be taught, including baking bread from scratch, ethical computer hacking,
directing and producing a film, and expertly suturing a wound!
This is just a taste of what you can learn at one of our academic summer camps. Join
students from all over the states to learn a new skill, make friends, and get a feel
for college life.
We hope to see you next summer!
Plan for Summer 2024
Our 2024 camps are open to those who will be in grades 9-12 in the upcoming fall. Camps are held from June 9-12, 2024.
Academic Camps for Summer 2024
Automotive
Instructors: Dale Walters and Steven Oskins
Capacity: 12
Biology Pre-Med
Prerequisites: Open to rising high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors
Instructors: Pablo Dias, MD
Capacity: 20
Computing
Hacking 101: Introduction to Ethical Hacking
This summer camp introduces students to the world of ethical hacking through participation
in a Capture The Flag (CTF) environment. Students learn basics concepts related to
simple encryption, open-source intelligence (OSINT) including more intelligent web
searching, network scanning and exploiting some of the most common web security risks.
Construction
Instructors: Andy Baker and Jake Johnson
Capacity: 10
Culinary Arts
Film
Prerequisites: Willing to jump in and work hard. Camera or editing experience can help, but is not required.
Instructors: Nick Livanos & Nathan DeWild
History
In this interactive summer camp, you’ll get to play the role of a real historical person who lived in the 1800s. The summer camp will be a game where teams of students will work together to win their objectives and maybe change the course of American history! Uncover secrets and learn about the history of our country. You’ll also get to go on at least one field trip and explore the local history around campus that relates to the game you’ll be playing.
Prior knowledge of US history can be helpful but not necessary.
Instructors: History Department Faculty
Media - Photo & Video
Stories, Posts, TikTok, YouTube, Reels. Images are highly consumed on the social media platform. So what makes a great video? How can produce a crisp picture?
Do you need thousands of dollars and fancy equipment to be able to stand out in the digital crowd?
In this summer camp, you will learn the first steps of photography, video production, and storytelling, and have a lot of fun creating entertainment and meaningful projects. The boot camp is designed for high school sophomores, juniors and seniors interested media production. There are only two requirements: charge your phone and bring all your ideas. See you!
Prerequisites: Open only to rising high school sophomores, juniors, or seniors. Cellphone or camera with ability to take pictures and record video.
Instructor: TV Producer and Media Production professor Pablo Fernandez.