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Explore Careers! Get Active! Have Fun!
JUNE 26-29, 2017
McDowell County Schools is partnering with
McDowell Technical Community College to offer
Camp Opportunity to middle school students
June 26-29, 2017. The day camp provides
campers with the opportunity to learn about a
different career each day through exploration
and hands on activities.Sessions will be held at
McDowell High School, McDowell Tech/Universal
campus and other area locations. Camp will begin each day at McDowell High
School and transportation will be offered through an abbreviated bus route.
WHO: Middle grade students (rising 6th through 8th grades) from McDowell County
Public Schools
WHEN: June 26-29, 2017 8:30am to 3:00pm
WHERE: McDowell High School, McDowell Technical Community College and other
area locations.
COST: FREE! Includes lunch and snacks!
TRANSPORTATION: Camp will begin each day at McDowell High School;
transportation offered through an abbreviated bus route. Transportation to the
off-site sessions will be provided.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Dr. Beverly Watts, 828-652-0669 or [email protected]
Mary Finley, 828-460-3011 or [email protected]
Sessions Offered at Camp Opportunity
Advertising/Graphic Design
Agriculture
Art/Painting/Drawing
Automotive Technologies
Biology/Anatomy/Physiology
Chemistry
Construction
Cooking/Culinary Arts
Cosmetology
Emergency Services
Environmental Science
Esthetics
Fire Technology
Fitness/Recreational Therapy
Forensics
Forestry
Game Art & Design
Healthcare
Law Enforcement
Literature/Writing
Machining
Masonry
Meteorology
Music
Networking/IT
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Advertising and Graphic Design – Learn how to design eye-catching
promotional materials such as magazine advertisements, posters and brochures
that communicate a message. Create visual designs using Photoshop,
photography, illustration, painting and more.
Agriculture – Campers will engage in a wide range of farm related activities,
including garden bed design/installation, scavenger hunts, hands-on experiments,
and crafting with nature.
Art/Painting/Drawing – Learn to create works of art by using different
mediums such as paints and pencils.
Automotive Technologies – Learn the fundamentals of engine design
and vehicle performance while participating in hands- on activities in the MHS
automotive lab.
Biology, Anatomy & Physiology – Learning about the living body can be
fascinating! Campers will be able to learn a great deal about how the body works
when they dissect a mystery animal.
Chemistry – Chemical compounds make up everything in nature. Chemists
help improve processes and products such as food, cosmetics, drugs and even
electronics. During this session campers will examine some of those compounds
and see how they work with other chemicals.
Construction – This is an excellent class for those considering a career in
building science or architecture. Campers will learn construction basics and how to
design structures based on site, climate, function and green considerations.
Cooking/Culinary Arts – Want to be a Top Chef? Campers in this course will
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Cosmetology – Explore the career of
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nail care. Campers will learn what it takes to work in
a beauty salon or spa by learning to wash, dry and
style hair, and do manicures and pedicures. Campers
will be allowed to shampoo and style a mannequin
and can have their own hair styled as well.
Emergency Services – Learn about the
educational requirements for a career in Emergency Services and participate in
hands-on projects that will give you a real feel for whether this career is the right
one for you.
Environmental Science – Explore topics and careers in environmental
science through fun hands-on activities to learn about the earth, its resources, and
how to care for it.
Esthetics – Learn the science and art behind skin care and what it takes to
work in a spa. Activities include facials, hot stone massages and more!
Fire Technology – Learn what it takes to become a firefighter. This class
also highlights other related careers as well as leadership and community service
opportunities.
Fitness/Recreational Therapy– Learn how to motivate and lead in
exercise activities, strength training and stretching by making fitness fun!
Forensics – Mysteries are fun to solve and in this session campers learn how
forensic scientists solve mysteries (crimes) by collecting and analyzing evidence
found at the scene.
Forestry - Learn how the outdoors can be your office! A career in forestry
involves delivering wood products to market as well as helping protect our outdoor
environment. Campers will be outdoors among the trees for this session!
Game Art & Design – Explore games of all types and find out what it takes
to become part of the multibillion dollar gaming industry. Learn basics of game
theory, craft your own board game and explore 3DS Max, the industry leader in 3D
animation software.
Healthcare – Learn what it takes to work in the field of healthcare. This
session involves hands-on activities like taking
blood pressures, putting on bandages, taking
temperatures and much more.
Law Enforcement – Discover what a police
officer does and learn about traffic laws, emergency
responses, ethics, and community relations.
Literature/Writing - If you are good at writing
and love to create stories from new ideas, then
a career as a fiction writer may be for you. Learn
what it takes to write your own stories and become
published.
Machining – A combination of creative and fine arts, this class teaches campers
how to shape, texturize, solder, fabricate, and cast metal into almost any form
imaginable. Campers will be instructed in making all kinds of jewelry, small
sculptures and even utensils.
Masonry – A hands- on intro to the basics of mason work such as clay
bricks, concrete blocks, and stone. Come see all the possibilities of design and
construction with brick, mortar, and beyond!
Meteorology – Explore how the clouds, wind, and computer models can help
you predict what the weather will be tomorrow!
Music – Tap into your musical abilities in this session! Campers will create music,
learn about the theory of music and discover how music can be a great career.
Networking/Information Technology – Learn about routers, switches and
hardware/software support for computers. Discover how to use technologies to
transmit and deliver data, voice, image and video communications.
NJROTC – The NJROTC program is about honor, self-reliance, teamwork and
leadership. Learn about this program as cadets instruct you in air rifle, orienteering,
drill and physical fitness exercises.
Performing Arts Exploration - Come ready to jump into exploration of the
communication skills necessary for a career in the Performing Arts. This actionpacked session will guide participants through an oral presentation, puppet demo,
sign language music session, and more!
Robotics – How do you make a robot? Learn how robots work and how they are
used in industries and homes to save time and effort.
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ApplicationsareduebyJune2,2017.
Onlineapplications/infocanbefoundat:http://go.mcdowell.k12.nc.us/campopportunityorhttp://www.mcdowelltech.edu/
Pleasereturnyourcompletedapplicationtoyourhomeroomteacherassoonaspossible.Thecampislimitedto150students.
Camper/StudentInformation(PleasePrint)
Student’sName:______________________________________GradeEnteringinFall2017______Age:_____
BirthDate:______________________Gender:___________PrimaryPhoneNumber:____________________
Address:________________________________________________City:____________________Zip:_______
IsBusTransportationtoCampneeded?____Yes____NoCurrentSchoolAttending__________________
MedicalInformation:
ChronicIllness(asthma,seizures,diabetes,etc…)___________________________________________________
PrescriptionMedicine_______________________________________________Allergies__________________
DietaryRestrictions(Mustbeaccompaniedbyadoctor’snote)________________________________________
Othercomments:
Student’sShirtSize:YouthLarge:___AdultSmall:___AdultMedium:___AdultLarge:___AdultXL:___
SessionChoices(Pleaselistyourtopsixsessionchoiceswith#1beingyourtopchoice):
1.
______________________
2._______________________
3.______________________
4.______________________
5._______________________
6.______________________
FamilyInformation
Mother’sName:________________________________________Mother’sEmail:________________________________________
Mother’sWorkPhone:_____________________________Mother’sCellPhone:_________________________________________
EmergencyContact:____Yes_____NoAuthorizedPickup:_____Yes____No
Father’sName:_________________________________________Father’sEmail:_______________________________________
Father’sWorkPhone:______________________________Father’sCellPhone:_________________________________________
EmergencyContact:____Yes_____NoAuthorizedPickup:_____Yes____No
Note:Duetothenatureofthegrant,thecombinedfamilyincomeandhouseholdsizeinformationisrequired.
CombinedFamilyIncome:___$0to$23,850___$23,851to$39,500___$39,501to$52,000___$52,001orhigher
HouseholdSize(Numberofpeoplelivinginthehome.)Pleasecircletheappropriatenumber.
1234567891010ormore
EmergencyandPickUpAuthorization(otherthanparents):Personsauthorizedtopickupandtobecontactedinanemergencyif
I/wecannotbereached.(Anyextracontactscanbewrittenonthebackofthispage.)
1.
Name____________________________________Relationshiptochild__________________________
HomePhone______________________________Emergency:___Yes___NoPickup:___Yes__No
WorkPhone_______________________________CellPhone_________________________________
2.
Name____________________________________Relationshiptochild__________________________
HomePhone______________________________Emergency:___Yes___NoPickup:___Yes__No
WorkPhone_______________________________CellPhone_________________________________
ParticipationAuthorization(Required):
Theundersignedgivespermissionfortheirchild/guardiantoparticipateinCampOpportunityandreleasesMcDowellCounty
SchoolsandMcDowellTechnicalCommunityCollegeofMarion,NC,theirofficers,employees,andagentsfromanyliability
whatsoeverforanyinjuryordeathtopersonorlossordamagetopropertysustainedbytheundersignedforanymemberofhisor
herfamilyinattendance,andtheundersignedagreestodefendandindemnifyMcDowellCountySchoolsandMcDowellTechnical
CommunityCollege,theirofficers,employees,andagentsfromanyliabilityorlosstheymightsustainbyreasonthereof.
Parent/GuardianSignature:_________________________________________________________________Date:_____________
EmergencyAuthorization(Required):
1. I/WeherebyauthorizeCampOpportunitystafftocareformychildduringthetimeheorsheisatCampOpportunity;and
2. IherebyauthorizetheCampOpportunityDirector,orherdesigneetoobtainandconsenttoemergencymedicaltreatment
formychildwhileundertheircare,intheeventthatsaidDirector,orherdesigneeisunabletocontactme.
Parent/GuardianSignature:__________________________________________________________________Date______________
CodeofConduct(Required):
GuidingPrinciples
• Toensurethattherightsofallindividualsareprotectedwhileattendingthecamp
• Toestablishthesafestandbestpossiblelearningenvironmentforallcampparticipants
• Toensurethatbreachesoftherulesandcodeofconductaretreatedinafairandconsistentmanner
Expectations
• Allparentsandcampershavetheresponsibilitytotreatoneanother,staffandpropertywithrespect
• Allparentsandcampershavetheresponsibilitytoactandbehaveinawaywhichdoesnotendanger,intimidateor
interferewiththeparticipationofothers
• Campershavetheresponsibilitytofollowtheinstructionsgivenbycampstaffandsessionleaders
• Allparentsandcampershavetheresponsibilitytobehaveaccordingtothiscodeofconduct
Failuretocomplywiththeserulesmayresultinbutnotbelimitedtoa“time-out”fromanactivity,removalfromaprogramareaor
expulsionfromthecampingprogram.
Parent/GuardianSignature:_________________________________________________________________Date:__________
MediaRelease
IconsenttoandallowanyuseorreproductionbyCampOpportunityofanyphotographs,videos,orquotestakenofmychildduring
CampOpportunity2017.IgiveMcDowellCountySchoolsandMcDowellTechnicalCommunityCollegetherightandpermissionto
useandedit,asneeded,mychild’sphotograph,likeness,voice,orquotationinpublicationsorsocialmediathatpromotethe
missionoftheorganization.Ihavecrossedout,datedandinitialedanyexceptionstothisconsentwaiverandreleaseform.
Parent/GuardianSignature:______________________________________Date:_________
Otherimportantcamper/studentinformation:
SpaceforOfficialUseOnly
(HomeroomTeacherpleaseenter):DateCompletedApplicationReceived______________
BusTransportation:YN
DietaryRestrictions:YN