Career Camps for Kids

Get creative in the salon and dive into the exciting world of cosmetology at Beauty Bootcamp! This action-packed summer camp for 7th and 8th graders will introduce you to essential beauty skills, from hair styling and nail art to skincare and makeup application. Get ready to discover your inner stylist, learn from experienced professionals, and leave with the confidence to create stunning looks that will wow your friends and family.

Career field: Cosmetology
Related CTC program: Cosmetology

Are you ready to become a chef extraordinaire? At Cooking Camp, you'll embark on a delicious adventure where you'll learn all about the magic of cooking. From mixing ingredients to creating tasty dishes, get ready to unleash your inner chef!

Career field: Human Services
Related CTC programs: Culinary Arts

Campers will discover the incredible bond between humans and search and rescue dogs with this session, hosted by the ETHOS Search Ops Team! Campers will engage in hands-on activities, learning how these amazing canines are trained to find missing persons and save lives. Get ready for an exciting week filled with teamwork, adventure, and unforgettable canine companions!

Career field: Criminal Justice & Animal Science
Related CTC programs: Criminal Justice, Veterinary Science
 

Explore drawing, illustration, and digital design in this hands-on creative camp! Students will learn drawing fundamentals and create digital artwork. Campers will design logos, posters, and original illustrations while building creativity, confidence, and real-world design skills. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike!

Career-field: Multimedia Design & Computer Graphic Arts
Related CTC programs: Digital Media Design, Computer Graphic Arts
 

During this session, students will engage in the art of storytelling and then create their own silent film. Creating your story and expressing your artistic abilities are key skills to any job in the Arts & Communications Career Field. Careers in this pathway are related to humanities and performing, visual, literary, and media arts. These include architecture, graphics, interior and fashion design, writing, film, fine arts, journalism, languages, media, advertising, and public relations.

Career field: Communication Arts
Related CTC program: Digital Media Design, Computer Graphic Arts
 

Come join us for a session where technology takes flight, and young minds soar to new heights! This thrilling camp is designed for students in middle school who are eager to explore the exciting world of drones and unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Campers will embark on a journey to become drone enthusiasts, learning about the principles of flight, drone technology, and the jobs drones have in today's world. Certified drone instructors will guide participants through hands-on activities, ensuring a safe and educational experience.

Career field: Aviation

Calling all medical explorers to step into the world of health sciences led by Clark State’s Medical Lab Technology, and Nursing teams. This camp offers a blend of discovery and hands-on learning in different areas of health science, from behind the scenes of conducting laboratory tests and patient diagnosis, to understanding how to work with and care for patients. Students will unravel medical mysteries & uncover the intricacies of medical science and healthcare practices and how they work together in this camp.

Please note: This camp is designed for students who have an interest in exploring the field of health sciences. Students should expect to interact in a lab and classroom setting with simulated labs, including (but not limited to) blood samples, urine samples, patient labs, patient interactions & health history, dissections, and biological specimens.

Career field: Health Science
Related CTC programs: Health Occupations, EMT, Medical Assisting, Nurse Assisting 
 

In this fun and creative class, students will learn how to transform everyday trash into amazing works of art! Using items that would normally be thrown away—such as bottle caps, old magazines, newspapers, CD's, 2-liter bottles, milk jugs, pop tabs, and egg cartons—students will explore the power of recycling and the beauty of upcycling. By the end of the course, students will not only have beautiful artwork to showcase but also a deeper appreciation for the impact of recycling and the importance of reducing waste. Get ready to turn trash into treasure!

Career-field: Multimedia Design & Computer Graphic Arts
Related CTC programs: Digital Media Design, Computer Graphic Arts
 

Each day, campers will explore different ways to tell a story—through writing, drawing, acting, and visual storytelling. They’ll collaborate with friends, share their ideas, and build confidence as creative communicators. By the end of camp, every student will have created their own unique story and discovered that their ideas matter.

Career field: Business & Management

Step into the thrilling world of the courtroom to experience the excitement of legal drama, critical thinking, and the art of persuasive argumentation! This immersive camp is perfect for young minds eager to explore the fascinating realm of law and the justice system. Engage in hands-on experiences designed to introduce you to the courtroom trial. Guided by experienced legal professionals and educators, campers will learn the fundamentals of the legal process, courtroom procedures, and the roles of attorneys, witnesses, and jurors.

Career field: Criminal Justice
Related CTC Program: Criminal Justice
 

Embark on an unforgettable journey into the realm of STEM, where young explorers will engage in hands-on experiments and innovative projects! Participants will discover the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics through interactive activities that spark curiosity and ignite creativity.

Career field: STEAM Careers

At this hands-on wilderness survival camp, students will learn practical outdoor skills while exploring careers in natural resources. Campers will practice shelter building, fire starting, knife safety, knot tying, and fishing pole construction—all skills used in careers such as park ranger, wildlife conservationist, outdoor guide, and environmental scientist. Through teamwork and problem-solving challenges, students will build confidence, responsibility, and an appreciation for careers that protect, explore, and work in the outdoors.

Career field: STEAM Career Fields