2017 Tech Camp more exciting than ever

Folks at the River Valley Technical Center (RVTC) in Springfield are excited to announce that six new instructors and several new programs have been added to this year’s summer Tech Camp.

   

2017 Tech Camp more exciting than ever May 28, 2017 SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – Folks at the River Valley Technical Center (RVTC) in Springfield are excited to announce that six new instructors and several new programs have been added to this year’s summer Tech Camp. Everyone is hard at work designing new segments such as “Game Design,” “Escape Rooms,” “Design CO2 Cars,” and “Learning Basic Animation Coding.” This year’s First Aid program instructor is an EMT from the Springfield Fire Department and, when available, an ambulance or fire truck will be available for a segment of this program. The Video & Film Making program is an exciting two-part program focusing on the art and techniques used by professional cinematographers in the film industry. Campers will have the opportunity to get their hands on the cameras and other tools to learn some of these very skills for themselves. More good news is that the Robots and Rockets program introduces campers to the fun of engineering and automation. Robots allows campers in teams to build and manipulate robots in a variety of games and activities including fun with lasers. The program allows campers to create a model rocket, customize and launch it, as well as determine its altitude on the Springfield High School track field. Campers will explore pneumatic and hydro propulsion of delivery systems. The Let’s Get Cooking program is always a favorite as Chef Dave turns campers on to creating culinary delights and healthy treats for themselves. Camp is for incoming seventh-, eighth-, and ninth- graders from throughout the region and includes homeschooled as well as private schooled youth. The camp experience could turn your child on to a new and exciting hobby or interest. Camp is scheduled for June 26-30 at RVTC, 307 South St., Springfield, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 each day. Bussing is available from some middle schools. For more information or to receive a brochure and sign-up forms, contact Marie Gelineau, camp director, at 802-384-1561 or by email at mgelineau@rvtc.net. Camp is filling up fast so don’t delay if you have youths interested.