Summer Camps at BCAT

  • The Burton Center for Arts & Technology is hosting four 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.  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.

     

  • Crime Scene Investigation

    June 12-15 (Monday-Thursday) from 9am to Noon

    Criminal Justice Program

    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:  $125 per student
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  • Video Production

    May 30-June 2 (Tuesday-Friday) from 9am to Noon

    Center for Mass Communication

    Instructor: Eric Salo

    Campers will learn the basics of video and multimedia production. They will produce a brief video about themselves, and a short film in groups. Campers will learn how to use HD camera gear and edit projects on iMac computers. The camp will also be assisted by senior students in the Mass Communications program.

    COST:  $125 per student
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  • VEX Robotics

    June 5-9 (Monday-Friday) from 9am to Noon

    Mechatronics Program

    Instructor: Shawn Burns

    Students will work with VEX robots to learn about design, building, programming, and competing in this hands-on camp. Teams of two students will learn how to program robots for autonomous movement and then practice their learning in a variety of activities during the week.

    COST:  $125 per student
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  • Woodworking Basics

    May 30-June 2 (Tuesday-Friday) from 9am to Noon

    Building Trades Program

    Instructor: Keith Robinson

    Learn to work safely using small woodworking tools to build real bird houses, bird feeders, and scale race cars. Items built during camp will be taken home at the end of the camp week. Join Mr. Robinson for a load of fun!

    COST:  $125 per student
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  • To register to attend a BCAT summer camp, please download the form below and follow the directions on the second page.