Lapeer CTE Summer Academies 2023
2023 CTE Summer Academies
Academies begin at 8:30 am and we ask parents to come into the building promptly at 3:30 pm to pick up their student(s).
Summer Crafts
June 19-20 6th-8th grade
15 spots R.
Case
Roll up your sleeves and put on your creativity
hat because this academy allows you to expand your artistic abilities using
yarn, ribbons and pipe cleaners to weave a truly unique and colorful
basket. In addition, we encourage you to
experiment with patterns, colors and textures designing and decorating a flower
pot using paints and other art material to add to your garden or home!
2 days $ 60
M.E.P—Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
June 19-20 8th-10th
grade
15 spots A.
Bryce
Students get hands-on exposure learning about mechanical systems,
Electrical Systems, and Plumbing systems in a project based approach. Students will also learn about the multiple
career pathways in MEP!
** NO SHORTS or OPEN TOE SHOES
2 days $60
Welding SOLD OUT
June 19 –20 6th—8th grade
15 spots C.
McNally
Considering a career in welding? Work on various hands-on projects in our welding lab using Shielded and Gas Metal Arc Welding processes, as well as an Oxyacetylene torch and Plasma Arc cutting. Students will be taking their completed projects home with them!
** NO SHORTS or OPEN TOE SHOES
2 days
$60
Collision Repair
June 21-23 8th-10th
Grade
15 spots A.
Bryce
Students will learn how to assess damage, remove damaged components and
prepping a vehicle to repair minor vehicle damage such as dents, and scratches
using body filler. Students will also
learn how to paint vehicles after repairs have been made laying the foundation
skills for more advanced repair work in the future.
** NO SHORTS or OPEN TOE SHOES
3 days $90
Go Cart Build SOLD OUT
June 26th-30th 6th-8th
grade
24 spots
K. Thomas,
T. Wright, D. Sullivan & A. Hoskins
Vroom, Vroom!
Working in small groups, students will build go carts from the ground up. Beginning with braking, steering, and suspension, the groups will then work on body panels and roll bars. They will then add an engine, align the drive chain, and finish up. On the last day, students will have the opportunity to drive the cart they build.
Parents will be invited in on Friday to watch the driving experience
** NO SHORTS or OPEN TOE SHOES
5 days
$150
Ecology Adventure Expedition
June 26-30 5th-8th grade
15 spots P.
McCreedy
Explore the place you live by experiencing local cultural and natural
history in a fun and exciting way. Students will explore the special
relationships we have with the place we call home by engaging in hands-on
activities related to; Percussion fire starting, Wild edible plants, Atl-atl
(the spear-thrower), Cooking on rocket stoves, Cordage with local plant fiber,
Aquatic Macroinvertebrates, Water quality, Wildlife Biology, Habitat
Restoration, Watersheds, and Indigenous Technology Each day is filled with a
new adventure!
This program will include two field trips with busing provided.
**This expedition will include some physically demanding days and
participants will require the ability to hike each day for 2 to 5 miles. Students will need a refillable water bottle
and comfortable shoes for the hikes.
5 days $175
Birdhouse Build
June 28-29 4th-5th
grade
15 spots R. Case
Students will engage in learning basic woodworking skills, including
measuring, sanding, drilling and assembling wood pieces to create a suitable
birdhouse environment to take home.
Students will gain experience in using hammers, nail guns and clamps
safely and efficiently.
2 days $ 60
Intro to
Cosmetology
July 10-12 6th and 7th
grade SOLD OUT
July 17-19 8th and 9th
grade SOLD OUT
10 spots
available for each camp M.
Grossbauer
**Location – This camp is being held at
Grondin’s in Lapeer. Please be sure to drop
your student off in the back of the building at the following address:
Grondin’s
College of Cosmetology
371 W.
Nepessing St.
Lapeer,
Mi. 48446 – Phone: 810-664-7683
Your student will learn the basics of
cosmetology. The first day will consist of facial shapes, hair maintenance,
styling, and color theory. Students will learn the art of shampooing using
mannequins, braiding, and curling. Moving into the second day, participants
will learn about nails by engaging in hands-on activities and performing
manicures and pedicures on each other. The final day will provide students with
knowledge about different skin types and treatments to best suit these types.
Students will perform facials on each other or on mannequins. Upon
completion of the camp, participants will be allowed to keep the mannequin
heads to practice and continue learning while at home!
3 days $
90
LEAF Piggy Bank Build
July 11 PreK-3rd
grade
25 spots
The Lapeer County Education Attainment Fund (LEAF) is a children’s savings
program in Lapeer County designed to
help students start saving for college and career training expenses. Your student will join us in an artistic
experience creating their very own piggy bank to start the savings process.
1 day $
30
Challenger Learning
Center
July 13 6th-8th
grade
34 spots
D.
Mosher
Students
will take a trip to the Challenger Learning Center at St. Clair Community
College and become an “astronaut” in the simulated Lunar Quest Mission with a
new directive from NASA. Students will
engage in several hands-on lab activities with an engineering focus. Students will also have time to visit the
collection of fossils and dinosaurs. (Cost includes ticket price and
transportation by bus).
1 day $ 40
STEM Challenge
July 24-25 6th-8th
grade
15 spots R.
Case
Students
will learn the fundamentals of the engineering process through project-based
learning. Students will participate in
an egg drop challenge, catapult challenge, make slime and have magnet fun.
2 day $ 60
ASL
Learning Camp
July 24-28 7th-9th grade
25 spots C. Cunningham
Are you interested in learning American Sign Language? Students will learn basic signs and phrases
of ASL, a visual language used to communicate with the Deaf. All
students will receive “Signing
Illustrated: The Complete Learning
Guide” to continue learning beyond the ASL Academy.
5 day $ 150.00
**Registration is non-refundable due to withdrawal within 14
days prior to beginning date of the camp.
The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of
religion, race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and
transgender identity), disability, age, marital or family status, genetic
information, height, weight, military status, ancestry, or any other
statutorily protected category (“collectively “Protected Classes”) in its
programs, activities, or employment. The following individuals have been
designated by the Board of Education as the District’s Compliance Officers to
handle inquiries regarding the District’s nondiscrimination, prohibition
against discrimination based on disability, and anti-harassment policies:
Michelle Proulx, Director of Special Education (student-related) or Ann M.
Schwieman, Director of Administrative Services and Personnel (staff-related)
1996 W. Oregon St., Lapeer, MI 48446 Phone: (810) 664-5917
