(WAUSAU, Wis.) – There’s still time to sign up for summer camps at Northcentral Technical College (NTC). Registration is currently underway for several camps that are sure to excite and engage kids through hands-on activities in a variety of topics including agriculture, manufacturing, IT, STEM, health and more!

For details and to register, visit www.ntc.edu/k12events.
 
IT Summer Camp:
July 22 – 25, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Wausau Campus | Cost $25
For Students Entering 6th – 8th Grade
Ever wonder why certain apps are successful and others flop? NTC’s IT Summer Camp inspires students interested in unlocking the power of user experience design! Participants will learn the fundamentals of the user-centered design process to understand how to design an app that will stand out in a crowded market. Students will research, design and test prototypes during this hands-on class. No programming experience? Perfect! This course is designed for the beginning coder.
 
LEGO Mindstorms Summer Camp:
July 22 – 25, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Wausau Campus | Cost $25
For Students Entering 6th – 8th Grade
Introduces students to the LEGO Mindstorms robotics system as a means of learning logic, computer programming, electronic embedded systems, engineering design and mathematics. Participants will build LEGO robots which will be able to navigate obstacle courses and respond to light, touch, color and sound sensors. This team-based camp also reinforces the practical skills of time management, resource allocation, teamwork, problem-solving and communications.
 
STEMing Innovation Summer Camp:
August 5 – 7, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Wausau Campus | Cost $25
For Students Entering 6th – 8th Grade
The NTC STEM Center will host a three-day camp designed to foster innovation and excitement in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math through a variety of hands-on experiments, engaging activities, and projects. College engineering students and regional STEM industry professionals will reinforce how the skills learned in this camp are transferable to post-secondary opportunities and career readiness.
 
Careers Camp
August 5 – 8, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Phillips Campus | Cost $10 per day | Lunch provided
For Students Entering 6th – 8th Grade
Explore careers in welding, health, culinary and information technology during this summer camp. Participate in one or all four days of hands-on activities while also getting a behind-the-scenes tour at area businesses.
 
August 12 – 16, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. | Wausau Campus | Cost $10 per day | Lunch provided
For Students Entering 6th – 8th Grade
Explore careers in agriculture, culinary, graphics, health and STEM during this summer camp. Participate in one or all five days of hands-on activities while also getting a behind-the-scenes tour at area businesses.
 
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Northcentral Technical College (www.ntc.edu) is north central Wisconsin's premier two-year college of choice and is a resource for all District residents. It provides individuals, organizations and businesses with quality skills training in a wide range of programs designed to build a competitive, technologically advanced workforce in today's rapidly changing global environment. NTC has seven convenient locations and three Centers of Excellence in Antigo, Medford, Merrill, Phillips, Spencer, Wausau and Wittenberg.