The 2026 Silver State AP Summer Institute will run Monday, July 27, through Thursday, July 30, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. daily.
All times are Pacific Standard.
A morning shuttle will depart the South Point Hotel for Southwest CTA at 7:00 a.m., 7:15 a.m., and 7:30 a.m.
Monday, July 27, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, July 29, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, July 30, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The afternoon shuttle will depart Southwest CTA for the South Point Hotel at 4:05 p.m.
An optional (continental) breakfast will be served daily beginning at 7:15 a.m. in the Southwest CTA cafeteria.
Lunch will be served daily on a staggered schedule.
A continental breakfast will be served daily from 7:15 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. Hot coffee, tea and water will be available throughout the day.
A 30 minute lunch will be provided daily on a staggered schedule to accommodate all participants. Lunch selections will be made during the registration process.
Pesto Chicken Sandwich
Honey Bacon Club Sandwich
California Cobb Salad (with chicken)
Nuts About Berries Salad *Vegetarian Option
Three-Chicken Finger Box
Avocado Chicken Caesar Salad
Mangoberry Salad *Vegetarian Option
Beef and Broccoli Bowl
Orange Chicken Bowl
Chipotle Chicken Salad
Strawberry Harvest Salad *Vegetarian Option
Turkey Avocado Club Sandwich
Italian Club Sandwich
BBQ Chicken Salad
Nuts About Berries Salad *Vegetarian Option
Southwest Career and Technical Academy (SWCTA)
Southwest Career and Technical Academy (SWCTA) is a comprehensive magnet high school in Las Vegas, Nevada which opened in August 2009 as a public high school in the Clark County School District. The school offers eleven distinct program areas of study and has 1,400 students enrolled. Students select their program of choice when applying for admission. Students will follow a four-year sequence of courses as specified for their program area. Students can choose coursework in one of two academies: the Professional Service Academy and the Design Academy. Within the Professional Service Academy, students can choose to study in one of the six following programs: Automotive Technology, Culinary Arts, Dental Assisting, Hospitality, Nursing Assistant, and Respiratory Therapy. Within the Design Academy, students can choose to study in one of the five following programs: Engineering, Fashion Design, Interior Design, Video Game Technology, and Web Design and Development. Honors and/or Advanced Placement classes will be offered at Southwest Career and Technical Academy to prepare students to transition to post-secondary institutions. Rigorous coursework, hands-on projects, job-shadowing, and internships will give students first-hand experience in their selected program areas. In addition, students will have the opportunity to earn college credits through the 2+2 Tech Prep program and Advanced Placement Courses. The school has a great atmosphere, facility, and staff who care about their students.
Southwest CTA is located at
7050 W. Shelborne Ave
Las Vegas, NV 89113
Self-parking is available daily, free of charge. Please utilize the west parking lot on the left side of the school.