STEAM CAreer Academies

Summer Semester

Greetings Parents!

We are excited to announce our Summer workshop offerings for our STEAM Career Academy.

These FREE workshops are available to Essex County Residents in 5th-8th grade.

LOCATIONS:

Essex County West Caldwell Tech Campus

Essex County Payne Tech Campus

Workshops being offered

Animal Science @West Caldwell Tech campus
Automotive Technology @West Caldwell Tech campus
Fashion @Payne Tech campus
Farm to Table Culinary Arts @West Caldwell Tech campus
Graphic Arts @West Caldwell Tech campus
Law & Public Safety @Payne Tech campus
Music Production @Payne Tech campus
Robotics IQ

animal science camp West Caldwell Tech

Instructor: Mr. Delcher

Session #1: 7/5 - 7/7 (Tues., Wed., Thurs.)

Session #2: 7/11 - 7/14

Session #3: 7/18 - 7/21

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Animal science

**Please note that this program will run from Monday to Thursday only.

This week-long program, teaches skills in areas such as animal handling, anatomy and physiology, grooming, first aid, health and disease, clinical practices, veterinary terminology, and safety and sanitation.

This program allows students to experience the reward of caring for animals while exploring science.

Click to register via Eventbrite

Auto Technology camp West Caldwell Tech

Instructor: Mr. Alicea

Session #1: 7/11 - 7/15

Session #2: 7/18 - 7/22

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

exploring Automotive 101

This week-long interactive, hands-on automotive class, will teach students the basics of automotive shop safety, tools and their usage, general maintenance, tires, alignment, and many fun discussions about the automotive world!

This class is also a great way to learn how to help your family, make connections to vehicles in the movie world, and learn how to make money servicing cars.

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Cosmetology camp Payne Tech

Instructor: Ms. Peterson

Session #1: 7/11 - 7/15

Session #2: 7/18 - 7/22

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

"Let Your Beauty Shine"

Participants engage in hands-on activities, learning basic hairstyling, makeup application, and healthy skin care regimens. Outside of learning those skills we also strive to increase the participants' confidence in handling all hair types, increasing dexterity, and how to maintain a clean and sanitary workspace.

Topics explored include:

Blow drying
Flat ironing
Personal hand care with manicure and pedicure
Hair wrapping and braiding
Makeup application
Personal skin care

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Fashion camp Payne tech

Instructor: Ms. Preziotti

Program Dates: 8/1 - 8/12

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Classroom to Catwalk

Students with a passion for Fashion will learn how to take their ideas from sketches on paper to a real-life garment they can wear.

Students will learn the basics of how to design fashion and all about the different facets of the fashion industry. This two-week experience will lead students to create a series of daily fashion projects that they can take home at the end of each visit. Each camp day is engaging and fun as we break into different classes with various fashion themes – sewing, illustration, branding, marketing- with creativity always on the daily agenda! Students will spend a week exploring fashion starting with inspiration and ending with industry skills. Each student will leave camp with a variety of projects and their own custom set of Fashion tools to continue creating at home. This is a two-week course.

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Farm to table culinary arts camp West caldwell tech

Instructor: Chef Olivo

Session #1: 7/5 - 7/8

Session #2: 7/11 - 7/15

Session #3: 7/18 - 7/22

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

farm to table culinary arts

In our culinary arts sessions, students will learn more about farm fresh ingredients and local sourcing. Students will explore gardening including hydroponics and beekeeping. Students will take raw ingredients and create a variety of dishes.

Our professional-level kitchen is stocked with pro equipment to create endless possibilities and real-life experiences. This hands-on approach will turn your middle schoolers into inspiring professional chefs.

All skills levels are accepted.

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culinary arts camp Payne Tech

Session #1: 7/5 - 7/8

Session #2: 7/11 - 7/15

Session #3: 7/18 - 7/22

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

culinary arts

In our culinary arts sessions, students will explore knife skills, kitchen safety, and cooking techniques. Students will learn dishes from various cultures and develop an appreciation for the field.

All skills levels are accepted.

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Graphic Arts camp West caldwell tech

Instructor: Ms. DellaVolpe

Session #1: 7/11 - 7/15

Session #2: 7/18 - 7/22

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

digital media

In this one-week program, students will have the opportunity to cultivate skills in drawing and other traditional media, as well as in the graphic programs of Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. They will be exposed to typography, photography, 3d printing, photo editing, and so much more. Students will have the ability to 3D print, and create posters and stickers to take home at the end of the sessions.

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Mock trials camp Payne Tech

Instructor: Mr. Boyle, Esq.

Program Dates: 8/1- 8/12

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

mock trials

**Due to the rigor of content, this program is open only to rising 6th-8th graders. This is a two-week course.

Students will develop academic/career/life skills including critical reading, persuasive writing, public speaking, debate, and teamwork as they learn about court rules, analysis of facts and law, and how to raise and defend against evidentiary objections.

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Music Technology camp Payne Tech

Instructor: Mr. Beckett

Session #1: 7/11 - 7/15

Session #2: 7/18 - 7/22

Time: 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM

music technology

This week-long summer academy will expose middle school students to key music production concepts like The DAW (Digital Audio Workstation), which is the powerful digital computer software used to create, record, edit, mix and master some of today’s biggest hit songs.

In addition to learning how to create, modify sounds, and even program drum beats and patterns, students will be introduced to songwriting and musical arranging concepts. They will be introduced to the music business question of “how does my music make money”?

The entire process of making digital music is explored in-depth with creativity as the center of our focus. Whether new to music production or a self-taught expert, students will be exposed to advanced software and digital audio equipment which will prepare them for the competitive, fast-paced, and ever-changing music industry.

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Essex iq robotics academy @ Payne Tech & @ west caldwell campus

Dates:

7/5 - 7/22

3 weeks commitment

Days & Times:

Mondays - Thursdays

9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Fridays

9:00 AM - 1:30 PM

Essex IQ Robotics Academy

Every session will provide a mix of instruction and work time to help your middle school student learn and apply new skills. Please note that the academy is for students who will be in grades 5th. thru 8th. grade in September 2022. The academy will run simultaneously at both our Essex County Payne Tech campus and at our Essex County West Caldwell Tech campus. A culminating robotics competition will be held at Payne Tech on July 22. Families will be invited to attend the competition.

Parents and students will need to complete the application on the link. Parents are to complete the application, and students are to complete the essay portion.

Essex IQ Robotics Application

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