Summer Camps at BCAT
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The Burton Center for Arts & Technology hosts several summer camps for rising 6th, 7th and 8th graders to explore interests in different programs offered at BCAT. Camps run from 9 a.m. to Noon each day (Monday - Thursday). Afternoon sessions run from 1 - 4 p.m. Each program is limited to twenty (20) students on a first-come, first-served basis. Transportation is not provided. Camps are open to all students, not just students in Roanoke County.
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Crime Scene Investigation/Intro to Law Enforcement
June 11-14 (AM session)
BCAT
Instructor: Jason Walls
Participants will learn the basics of crime scene investigation through a variety of hands on activities and classroom discussion. At the conclusion
of the week, participants will complete a mock crime scene investigation.COST: $75 per student
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Mass Communication - Video Production
June 11-14 (AM session)
Center for Mass Communication
Instructor: Eric Salo
Students will explore the steps of television production and work together to film, edit, and produce a program similar to projects done by students in
the Center for Mass Communication.COST: $75 per student
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Performing Arts - A Taste of Broadway
June 11-14 (AM session)
Center for Performing Arts
Instructors: Carol Webster,Matt Bartley, Kelli Manor
Students will work in acting, dancing, and singing. The camp will culminate in a talent showcase similar to presentations done by students in the Center for Performing Arts.
COST: $75 per student
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Engineering
June 12-14 (AM and PM sessions)
Tuesday - ThursdayCenter for Engineering
Instructor: Suzanne Nicewonder
Projects using materials, software, and Lego Mindstorm Robots will give students a chance to explore technology as it used in the Center for Engineering.
COST: $75 per student
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Printmaking and Pop Art
June 11-14 (AM session)
Center for Visual Arts and Museum Studies
Instructor: Various
Graphic Design, popular culture as art subject matter, and the magic of printing with ink.
COST: $75 per student
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A Taste of Italy: Culinary Pasta
June 11-14 (AM session)
BCAT
Instructor: Chef Baxter
Ever want to work with a chef in a real food service kitchen? We will create ravioli, homemade spaghetti, and lasagna noodles along with Chef’s secret pasta sauce. Hands on work and you get your own chef hat.
COST: $75 per student
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Keep Calm and Cluck On
June 18-20 (AM session)
BCAT
Instructor: Chef Baxter
This camp will pull the creative genius out of you. Campers will fabricate a chicken and create several poultry dishes and work with eggs. Hands on work in a full food service kitchen and a free chef hat to keep.
COST: $75 per student
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Design-Maker
June 25-July 5 (AM session)
BCAT
Instructor: Shawn Burns
Students learn about manufacturing from concept to construction. 3D design programs like Autodesk Inventor are covered to introduce additive and subtractive manufacturing. Work with computer software to create parts for 3D printing as well as use CNC mills, and a laser engraver to complete a final project. This camp will be closed on July 4.
COST: $100 per student
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To register to attend a BCAT summer camp, please download, print and complete the registration form below. The deadline to register is June 1, 2018. Confirmation of enrollment will be sent by email.
Please return the registration form and payment (check or money order payable to "BCAT") to:
BCAT Summer Camps
Burton Center for Arts & Technology
1760 Roanoke Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153