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The CamTech Program provides students with an opportunity to join a technical program alongside like-minded peers who share interests in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math). The program offers students the chance to acquire knowledge and skills in various technical areas. During their junior and senior years, students can pursue professional internship opportunities as part of their program experience. Students who complete the CamTech program will receive recognition on their high school transcript and will be recognized at graduation. This achievement can also be shared on future employment and college entrance applications. Major areas of study within the program include Construction Fabrication, Visual Communications, Computer Science & Programming, Interactive Media, and Robotics, Engineering & Industrial Design . All high school students are welcome to apply to the CamTech program at any time.
"CamTech Pathway" - The framework for the program...
Getting Started
Locate the CamTech website and apply to enter the program. In ninth grade (or any other year if your just starting out) it’s suggested students take the foundations course titled “Intro to Technology”, OR start by taking any courses in a strand area of interest. Students can enter the CamTech program at any time. Program courses you’ve previously taken can be applied to your program strand of choice. So it’s never too late to be recognized for course work you have already completed.
The Program Strands
Students will choose one or more CamTech Program Strands to focus on and complete. To “complete” a Program Strand a minimum of 2.5 credits are required. NOTE: The Core Courses (*) for each strand that are required.
CTSOs (Optional Leadership Programs)
All students are encouraged but not required to take part in a CTSO “Career & Technical Student Organization”. Recognized organizations include: SkillsUSA, First Robotics and Science Olympiad.
Senior CamTech Project
In September of the Senior year, students will identify and apply for approval of a “Senior CamTech Project”. In late Spring students are required to attend and present their project at our Program Showcase. Note: The CamTech Project “CAN BE” your Senior Project, as long as it relates to one of our program strands and is approved through the program.
Recognition & Graduation
Students completing a program strand and their Senior CamTech Project will graduate with “CamTech Program Honors” and earn the following.
Certificate of program completion for use on:
Employment Resumes and Job Applications
College Entrance Applications
Senior Graduation Recognition “Honors Sash”
“CTSO Participants” will receive a Senior Graduation “Honors Sash & Cord”
Visit with your Counselor or CamTech staff member about our CamTech Pathway Strands to learn more about your course options.
CamTech Program Strands (*Core Required Course)
Camtech Foundations Class - Intro to Technology 1 & 2
This year-long suggested introductory course will introduce students to all the CamTech Strands and a of variety of entry level skills each program has to offer. This is not a mandatory course but will allow students to experience a variety of areas to help them to determine where they’d like to specialize and advance in the program. Student can enter upper level courses without taking this introduction course. Students can also take either one or both of the Intro to Technology classes
Construction Fabrication
Fabrication Lab 1
Fabrication Lab 2
Engineering CAD
3D Modeling
Stagecraft
Independent Technology
Visual Communications
Digital Drawing & Illustration
Advanced Digital Drawing
Graphic Design
Website Design
FAA Drone 107
Independent Technology
Computer Science Programming
AP Computer Science Principles
Python 1
Python 2
AP Computer Science
Website Design
Independent Technology
Interactive Media
Video Game Design
Python 1
Python 2
Website Design
Graphic Design
AP Computer Science
Independent Technology
Robots, Engineering & Industrial Design
Fabrication Lab 1
Fabrication Lab 2
Engineering CAD
3D Modeling
Robotics A/B
FAA Drone 107
Independent Technology
Internships - Camtech Seminar - Senior Project
Seniors in the program are required to research and complete a CamTech Project .
To support the CamTech Project, it’s suggested that Seniors should enroll in the CamTech Seminar course their Senior year to assist with completing the project.
The CamTech Project will be presented/displayed at the spring CamTech Program Showcase.
This Project can be related to their internship or participation in a interscholastic competition.
While an internship is not required, students can seek assistance with acquiring an internship or apprenticeship opportunity during their Junior and Senior summer or school year.
Upon completion of 2.5 or more credits in a Program Strand; complete a Senior CamTech Project; participate in a optional Career & Technical Student Organization CTSO; you will graduate with CamTech honors and earn a certificate of program completion. Some industrious students may walk with a “Double Certificate”.
Course Offerings
Intro to Media & Photography Technology
This overview course will take you into the digital age working with digital design, digital drawing and digital photography
Intro to Design & Engineering Technology
A project-based design-oriented course focusing on Computer Programming, Web Design, and Fabrication.
Fabrication Lab 1 & 2
A hands-on activity-based course introducing students to a variety of knowledge and skills in the machine shop, woodworking, and manufacturing industry.
Engineering CAD
This course is for students interested in learning about Engineering and CADD (Computer Aided Design & Drafting) utilized across several disciplines.
3D Modeling
In this course students will learn how to create three-dimensional computer model images using a variety of computer programs like Fusion 360 & Blender 3D.
Stagecraft
Explore set construction and theater technologies in this class. Students will construct the sets for the major performances throughout the year .
Digital Drawing & Illustration
Take sketches from paper into the computer and turn them into colorful works of art. You will be using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop hand in hand
FAA Drone 107
In this class, we explore things like drone racing, safety, and career opportunities while working toward getting you a pilot’s license that makes it legal for you to fly over people, at night, and even earn money for flying drones.
Graphic Design
This year long course is designed for students interested in graphic design and the creative arts. Students will be using Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign for design platforms
Website Design
This course is for students who are interested in building websites and developing their graphic design, photography, digital art, coding, and animation skills.
AP Computer Science Principles
Students examine how computing shapes our society by investigating and debating issues such as cybersecurity, data privacy, and digital literacy.
Python 1&2
Students master basic coding concepts common to all programming languages, such as statements, conditionals, and loops, and are additionally introduced to: libraries, procedural graphics, and complex input.
AP Computer Science
Students will learn programming in Java as they prepare for the AP Computer Science test.
Video Game Design
This course is designed for high school students to strategize, design, and develop mobile & desktop video games and applications.
Robotics A/B
This is an introductory course designed to familiarize the student with robotics, programming, documentation, and engineering concepts in a problem-solving environment.
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