Middle School Summer Career Academy
Dates: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 - Friday, May 30, 2025
Time: 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Cost: $100
Session: Students will attend one program choice.
Registration: Go to MyPaymentsPlus under Activities and Events. Search for Grayson Tech Middle School Summer Career Academy and all available programs will be visible for registration and payment.
*For current 5th, 6th, and 7th grade students.
*Transportation and food service are not provided.
*ELL and SPED services are not provided.
MIDDLE SCHOOL SUMMER CAREER ACADEMY PROGRAM CHOICES
“Cooking with Chef G”: Culinary - Would you like to surprise your family and friends with pizza made from scratch, fresh pasta with grilled chicken, and homemade cookies? Sharpen your culinary skills by joining the Culinary Arts Summer Camp at Grayson Tech! We will be cooking lots of delicious dishes, and you can impress your family with a home cooked meal!
Entrepreneurship - Have you ever had a great product or service idea for a business? Already a young entrepreneur, running a business? Or just interested in being your own boss? If you said "yes" to any of these questions, then the Entrepreneurship Camp is just right for you! Come join the fun as you learn about business ownership, developing a business idea, marketing, and pricing! Students will have an opportunity to pitch their business ideas before judges during our "Jr. Shark Tank Challenge" to earn a chance to win fun prizes! Come learn how to be your own boss!
Technology & Cloud Computing - Prepare to elevate your tech skills at the Grayson Tech Summer Camp! If you're fascinated by the power of the cloud and eager to dive into the world of cloud technologies, this camp is your gateway to real-world experiences with platforms like Amazon Web Services (AWS). Engage in hands-on activities using micro:bits to explore the Internet of Things (IoT) and Networking and gain practical experience in cloud infrastructure and services. Start building your skills and resume now and embark on a journey into the future of technology!
Music Technology - If you're interested in creating your own music, then this is the summer camp for you! In the Music Production summer camp, you will learn how to create & record your own music on industry standard equipment/software as well as learn basic music theory to enhance your musical skillset. Campers will use software like Logic Pro, Garageband, and Pro Tools! Plus, work in our Grayson Tech music studio!
Photography - The Photography Camp offers students the perfect opportunity to develop their photography style in a highly creative environment, while exploring cutting-edge photography techniques, equipment, software, and technology. The camp is hands-on and will equip students with a strong foundation in both Studio Lighting and Natural Lighting techniques. The camp will also expose students to all types of photography careers and opportunities that will help them find an area of specialty, such as sports, fashion, journalism, or portrait photography. An on-campus photo studio and industry-standard darkroom will give them experience in a professional setting. Students will have the opportunity to learn both Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Lightroom with new Mac computers. Digital Cameras are not required but if campers have one, please bring it. Students need to bring a SD card of any kind and a flash drive or hard drive to save all of their creative photos!