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Animation
*Required: current 6th graders and above.
**Students must have a GCPS login to sign up for this class.
Students will learn about 2D and 3D animation. They will work on developing characters, a timeline, motion tweening, backgrounds, and movement. Also, have fun learning about creating depth, applying color, reusable sequences, and working with different textures. Click the heading to see what we will be doing! -
Babysitting: Early Childhood Education
*Required: current 6th graders and above.
Become your neighborhood’s most sought-after babysitter! In Early Childhood Education, students will learn skills needed to obtain babysitting jobs. These skills include how to get and keep clients, how to know what to charge, and fun activities to do with children of all ages. The Gwinnett County Fire Department will be leading a SafeSitter Course on Wednesday and Thursday of the week. Students must be present both days to receive this certification. Infant simulators will help students learn basic skills: feeding, burping, rocking, diapering, and basic training in pediatric first aid. These activities will be included in the babysitting handbook received at the end of the week. Students will become the busiest babysitter on the block by taking this class. Click the heading to see what we will be doing! -
Cosmetology
In a true to life salon environment, students will learn how to use the proper tools to prepare a client for the services he/she will be receiving and learn techniques for styling hair. Opportunities abound in this $50 billion a year world of cosmetology! Click the heading to see what we will be doing!
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Engineering Design Graphics
*Required: current 6th graders and above.
*Students must have a GCPS login to sign up for this class.
This course will introduce students to the basic principles of Engineering Design Graphics. A major emphasis will be on the development of Orthographic Projections and Isometric Presentations using both hand drawn and Computer Aided Drafting technologies. This is a great opportunity for middle school students looking to pursue the Engineering Pathway in high school. -
General Automotive Services
Cars, cars, and more cars! Students will learn how to safely lift vehicles, mount and dismount tires, and balance tires. Also, they will learn how to perform a complete oil change and a 21-point inspection. Students will disassemble an engine and learn all the names of the components inside. Click the heading to see what we will be doing!
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Healthcare
Come explore the wonderfully exciting world of healthcare! Students will take an adventurous journey through the circulatory system, learn skills associated with CPR and First Aid, infection control procedures, and more! This adventure will touch on some knowledge and skills you will need to become a nurse, EMT, physical therapist, or doctor! Click the heading to see what we will be doing!
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Jr. Chefs
Culinary Arts
Do you watch the Food Network? Have you ever considered what it might be like to be a chef? Students will work in a commercial kitchen. They will learn basic sanitation and safety, measuring, nutrition and food science concepts. Click the heading to see what we will be doing! -
Jr. Firefighters
Want to know what it would be like to be a firefighter? Come be a part of this exciting new adventure! Take a thrilling look into the world of professional firefighting! Learn all aspects of a fire service career, see where firefighters work, and experience what it would be like to be a real firefighter! Click the heading to see what we will be doing!
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Jr. Graphic Designers
*Required: current 6th graders and above; current GCPS student.
In this hands-on, four-day workshop, students will dive into the world of digital design, marketing, and branding! They will learn essential skills to create eye-catching logos, ads, and social media content, all while exploring industry standard Adobe software. Click the heading to see what we will be doing! -
Jr. Pilots
In flight operations, junior pilots will learn the components of an aircraft along with basics of aerodynamics. They will design and build their own aircraft and test fly it in the wind tunnel. They will learn the four basics of flying and how to plot a course on a sectional, the pilot’s road map in the sky. Students will learn basic weather theory and how it affects flight. Junior Pilots will also explore all the different careers in aviation.
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Law Enforcement
Learn how police investigate a crime scene! What are the roles and responsibilities of police officers in our society? Come explore the world of crime scene investigation (the real CSI), accident investigation, arrest procedures, and other functions of the law and justice profession. Click the heading to see what we will be doing!
Phone: 678.376.8644
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Degrees and Certifications:
Ms. Cortney Compton
Summer Adventures Director
Phone: 678.518.6630
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Degrees and Certifications:
Mrs. Jennifer Serrano
Summer Adventures Coordinator
