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Who can attend? Kids aged 10 - 16

When? June 22 - 26, 2009

Days/Times? M-F, 8:00am-4:30pm

Tuition? $150

Financial Assistance? Scholarships may be available for children aged 14+ who meet certain qualifications. Please click here for the criteria and application form. Please return this form, along with the registration form (below) no later than May 12.

How do I register? Please click here for a printable registration form. Return this form to us at the Shewmaker Center in person or via fax at 479-936-5198, or call 479-936-5175 to register by phone. If applying for financial assistance, please be sure to print application form above and return with registration form no later than May 12.

NWACC's Career Camp 2009 is a new summer program that lets teens and tweens explore careers by giving them some hands-on practice and advice from seasoned professionals on what it takes to get to the top of their field.

This year, students aged 10 - 16 can choose to explore one of the following careers:

  • Journalism/Media
  • Veterinarian
  • Police & Fire Protection
  • The Arts (Visual & Performing)
  • IT/Computer

Program Details

  • Half day of career exploration in one of the 5 career tracks listed above, featuring:
    • Teacher and guest speakers with real experience in the field
    • Field trips or field activities
    • Hands-on introduction to the work actually performed in the field
    • Exploration of education and training required; knowledge, skills, and abilities required; and salary and lifestyle associated with the field.
  • Half day Leadership Academy, to feature:
    • Ropes Challenge Course and other experiential learning activities that build teamwork and personal confidence and self-awareness
    • Volunteerism
    • Leadership Training
    • Entrepreneurship Studies
    • Citizenship

Take a look at the iJobs 2008 Photo Gallery!

 

For questions/comments call 479-936-5175!


This page was last updated on:  December 21, 2009 @ 8:51 am

 
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