EXCITE Camp to Run July 13-17

Flemington, N.J. – Students entering sixth through 10th grades are invited to spend a week this summer testing out a career at Hunterdon County Polytech Career & Technical School. The school’s 2020 EXCITE Camp offers experiences in cosmetology, baking and culinary arts, auto body, early childhood education, graphic design and more at the school’s Bartles and Central campuses, July 13-17, with both half-day and full-day options.

The one-week format not only breaks the cycle of “I’m bored,” or “there’s nothing to do,” but also gives students opportunities to explore their interests and gain insights into potential career areas. EXCITE also can help students identify courses of study and electives they need, or want, to take in high school.

EXCITE runs July 13-17 from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The cost for five half-day sessions is $150; the fee for five full-day sessions is $300. To sign up a camper, complete the registration form online at polytech.hcvsd.org by June 7. Then, write a check payable to Hunterdon County Polytech, include the camper’s name on the memo line and mail it to the attention of Nicole Craven at Hunterdon County Polytech, 8 Bartles Corner Road, Suite 201, Flemington, NJ 08822.

Tanya Nalesnik, Hunterdon County Vocational School District’s director of grants management, admissions and security, said EXCITE “offers a fun summer camp experience with eye-opening learning opportunities to help students begin thinking about and planning for future success early on.”

Because EXCITE operates on two of Polytech’s campuses, students can access on-site equipment and facilities designed to accommodate multiple participants, giving everyone a hands-on experience. The instructors have a CTE background and are used to working with youth in educational settings. Students will leave EXCITE with a better understanding of the career exploration and training programs available at Polytech for high school juniors and seniors.

EXCITE programs at the Bartles Campus (8 Bartles Corner Road, Suite 201, Flemington, NJ) include:

Babysitting 101 – Youth who love children and want to earn money can add this info-rich experience to their list of qualifications. They’ll earn a participation card for American Heart Association instruction in Friends and Family CPR for Child and Infant. Campers also will learn fun and exciting activities and projects that will prove helpful when babysitting little ones.

Scrubs – Campers will get a glimpse at life in the medical field as they learn the fundamental skills of nursing procedures and patient care. Using the SimMan simulator, they will practice monitoring vital signs and walk through the steps of administering medicine. They’ll earn a participation card for the American Heart Association’s instruction in Friends and Family CPR.

My Creative Space (Full-Day Only) - Creative minds will use drawing, painting and modern technology to explore traditional and digital art to create animations, illustrations, graphic design and package design.

Joint Adventure – A sports obsession could evolve into a career in the growing sports medicine field. Participants will learn how to take vital signs before and after exercise, calculate body mass index (BMI) and design a personal fitness plan. They’ll learn how to apply first aid for common injuries, and they’ll earn a participation card for the American Heart Association’s instruction in Friends and Family CPR.

At Polytech’s Central Campus (10 Junction Road, Flemington, NJ) EXCITE programs include:

Teen Cuisine – This always popular session for wannabe chefs provides age-appropriate lessons in culinary and baking techniques, tools and recipes. Participants will work in Polytech’s professional-grade kitchen to whip up tasty treats. It’s the perfect summer activity for someone who dreams of being the next Food Network star.

Extreme Makeover – Youth who experiment with hair and makeup can get style tips from a professional while learning what it takes to turn their interests into a paycheck. Campers will learn the latest trends in hairstyles, makeup application, nail care and nail art.

Overhaulin’ – Car enthusiasts will learn the basics of auto body refinishing to learn how to add a bit of flash and customization to an automobile. Each camper will work on two personalized welding projects and use the paint booth to create a custom-painted mailbox.

The Pit – Up-and-coming drivers will learn about and gain hands-on experience in auto care and maintenance. This workshop covers interiors and exteriors to show participants how the average auto works. It delivers valuable lessons for any driver, not just those interested in a career working with cars.

Parents can learn more by calling (908) 788-1119, ext. 2024, or by visiting polytech.hcvsd.org for complete details and a registration form.

Hunterdon County Polytech Career and Technical School is the largest component of Hunterdon County Vocational School District (HCVSD). Polytech is the district’s shared-time high school that prepares students for a seamless transition to college and career paths. HCVSD also operates an Adult and Continuing Education school and three science-based high school academies: the Biomedical Sciences Academy, the Computer Science and Applied Engineering Academy and the Environmental Sustainability and Engineering Academy. Learn more at www.hcvsd.org.

All pupils will be given equal opportunity for enrollment in programs operated by the Hunterdon County Vocational School District regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender, religion, disability, or socioeconomic status (34 C.F.R. Part 100, Appendix B, Section IV-A). No qualified handicapped person shall, on the basis of handicap, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity which receives federal financial assistance, et seq (34 C.F.R. Part 104.4(a)(b).