“The Camps” at CETC (May/June)
Registration for CETC Summer Camp opens March 2nd and will close May 4th
We will be hosting summer camp for incoming 8th Graders and incoming 9th Graders. (Those who have completed 7th and 8th grade)
**As a 9th grader, if you are currently registered for Advanced Manufacturing Academy in the Fall. We will be offering a different opportunity for those students. Please see Manufacturing Summer Credit information below for that program details.
**Two-Week Pipe Welding Intensive – Summer Credit Program: This opportunity is meant for students who are already in our welding program and who are serious about a career in welding. Please see Two-Week Pipe Welding Intensive – Summer Credit Program information below for program details
Our summer camp programs: Automotive Technology, Health Careers, Pre Law/Mock Trial, Welding and Fabrication, Advanced Manufacturing Academy May 26th- May 29th.
Each camp will cost $100. We will hold a morning session 8:30am -11:00am and an afternoon session 11:30am -2:00pm. Breakfast and Lunch will be provided.
We will be hosting our Agricultural Science Camp on June 8th- June 11th. Registration opens March 2nd and will close on May 18th
Agricultural Science
This Agriscience experience will focus on both animal and plant sciences. Explore these career pathways through hands-on experiences including: starting your own plants to take home; practicing handling, grooming, and taking vital signs of live animals; learning proper injection, suturing, and bandaging techniques in common animals; and much more! If you are interested in animals or agriculture, you are sure to have an amazing experience exploring this pathway!
Automotive Technology
If you are into cars and trucks, then this camp is for you! During this informational and hands-on four-day experience, students will move through a series of stations where they will learn and perform a variety of tasks associated with the maintenance and diagnosing of components and systems of current generation vehicles. Students will also participate in some exciting science-based activities that focus on the engineering behind these systems.
Health Careers
In this camp, students will explore four critical pathways within the medical field: Sports Medicine, Medical Assisting, Nursing Assistant, and Emergency Medical Technician. Designed to provide students with a broad exposure of the skills and knowledge necessary in these medical fields, students will participate in a series of hands-on labs and activities set in a fun and safe environment!
Advanced Manufacturing Academy
Make your future! Join the Advanced Manufacturing Academy for a week of creating projects that will introduce you to the world of manufacturing. In this camp, students will discover the skills that comprise the key factors of product fabrication from start to finish. This includes designing, machining, electronics, and welding. Students will use their creativity and critical thinking skills to design and manufacture several take-home projects, including a name plate, soldering project, and spinning top. On the last day of this camp, students will tour one of our local manufacturing partners to experience this pathway in action! If you are ready to learn how things are made and then actually make them, join us for a week of manufacturing.
**As a 9th grader, if you are currently registered for Advanced Manufacturing Academy in the Fall. See below for program information:
Manufacturing Summer Credit – June 1st- June 12th
In this two week summer course, students will gain hands-on knowledge and skills related to manual machining (Mill and Lathe), fabrication (Welding and CNC Plasma), manufacturing technology (Programmable Logic Controls – PLCs, electronics and soldering) and Computer Aided Design and Manufacturing. Students will apply their hands-on knowledge to principles of manufacturing and learn how it relates to industry. Students will also gain an understanding of
career opportunities available in manufacturing and what employers require to gain and maintain employment in these careers, as well as the opportunity to receive an OSHA 10 hour certification and go on an industry related field trip.
Outcomes After completing this program, students will have a basic understanding of common machine shop, fabrication shop, and electronics shop tools and techniques. They will be able to operate the manual and automatic machinery in the SVVSD Manufacturing program. They will appreciate standard shop expectations and behavior, as well as challenges in domestic manufacturing.
Student will be able to:
- Operate Manual Lathe – face, turn, drill, bore
- Operate Manual Mill – face Cut, peripheral cut; edge find, chamfer, drill
- Operate and Design for Laser Cutter – CAD and sketches in Fusion
- Operate and Design for CNC Plasma – CAD/CAM, grind and powder Coat
- Welding – basic lap and t-joints and welding as a form of assembly
- Program and Understand Basic PLCs
- Solder – Component recognition, basic soldering techniques
- Demonstrate and recognize the relevance of our shop and how it relates to the outside world via a field trip (PTA, Lexmark, Sparkfun)
- You will earn 0.5 credits at NO COST
- Ideal candidates should be motivated problem solvers that are interested in learning how objects get made. Prior experience using hand or power tools is preferred. Experience with physical object assembly such as mechanical or robotics experience is strongly advised. Students will be directly responsible for operating high-powered machinery.
Welding and Fabrication
Welding is an essential component of many industries and welders help to build that world that we live in! In our Welding and Fabrication camp, students will develop an understanding of the various processes, positions, and materials utilized in modern welding and fabrication. Students will learn how to properly set up welding equipment and participate in stations where they will learn and practice proper welding techniques. Additionally, students will explore how properly set up and utilize a plasma cutter.
Pipe Welding Intensive – Summer Credit Program June 1st- June 12th
The Two-Week Pipe Welding Intensive is a high-impact, hands-on summer training experience designed for students who are already in our welding program and who are serious about a career in welding who want to accelerate their skills in structural and pipe welding processes. This program delivers focused instruction, real-world techniques, and industry-standard practices in a fast-paced environment that mirrors jobsite expectations.
Training Processes Include:
- SMAW (6010 open root, 7018 fill and cap)
- GTAW (TIG) for root passes and full pipe welds
- FCAW (Dual Shield)
- GMAW (MIG) where applicable
- Joint preparation and precision fit-up techniques
- Pipe layout, tacking, and weld sequencing
- Blueprint reading and welding symbols
- Visual inspection and weld quality standards
Pipe Positions Covered:
Students will complete multiple pipe weld tests in 2G, 5G, and/or 6G positions based on experience level.
Skill Development Focus:
- Root pass control and keyhole management
- Purge setup and contamination control for TIG
- Heat input control and distortion management
- Interpass cleaning and weld sequencing discipline
- Consistent bead profile and tie-ins
- Defect prevention and repair techniques
- Welding to AWS-style code standards
Program Outcomes:
- Completion of multiple full pipe joints using multiple processes Demonstrated proficiency in open-root stick and TIG techniques
- Portfolio of test-quality welds
- Improved speed, confidence, and consistency
- Work ethic and discipline aligned with industry expectations
- You will earn 0.5 credits at NO Cost
This program is physically demanding, skill-focused, and performance-driven — designed for students who are ready to push themselves to the next level in pipe welding careers.
Pre-Law/Mock Trial
Ever thought about becoming a lawyer or representing a client in court? In this fast-paced camp—modeled after the preparation process used by CETC’s award-winning mock trial team—you’ll learn how to present a real mock trial from start to finish, guided by the team’s coach and one of its student members. Over four days, students will explore how the legal system works, study practical legal principles, craft opening and closing arguments, and learn how to question witnesses—or take the stand themselves. Perfect for students who enjoy speaking up, thinking critically, and working as a team to win their case!