CCMS Summer Camps Offer a Chance to Explore Broadcasting, Creative Design, Math and Computers!

Eliminate that summer vacation boredom by joining us in week long, hands-on summer learning camps for middle school students. These exciting, engaging, active learning experiences are being offered by Central Cambria teachers and are open to any students who are currently in grades 5-8. These sessions may lead to new friendships, new hobbies, or even new career interests!

Want to be in television broadcasting or to create a film project? If so, Mrs. Michelle Shirk’s “Video and Broadcasting Camp” is perfect for you. Through the use of the high school’s audio-visual room students can experience life in front of the camera, behind the camera and in the director’s chair.

Mrs. Debbie Winn’s math camp extraordinaire will employ hands-on activities, games and real life manipulatives like restaurant menus and checkbooks to envelop students into the exciting world of applied mathematics.

Mr. Brian Dumm’s “Art, Design and Technology Camp” will introduce students to the use of technology in graphic design. Camp members will gain a deeper understanding of various pieces of technology and equipment that can be used and will then apply this knowledge to the visual arts. Students may use graphic software, visual tools, digital photography, video gaming and design, Photoshop, web design, digital imaging, and more to create dynamic works of art.

Students in Dr. Joseph Karwoski’s “Anatomy of a Computer” session will have the opportunity to learn just what it takes to make a computer run. Students will play the part of Computer Mechanic as they look inside the machines to learn about their basic workings – from the inside, out!

Mrs. Kimberly McDermott, middle school principal and secondary curriculum director is always surprised by the students waiting at the entrance at 7:00 am, or the students who linger on the front lawn at dismissal. It is obvious that they want to extend their middle school experience for a few extra minutes each day. Why not turn those minutes into hours of fun, friendship, discoveries, and memories that will last long after the doors of the middle school close forever!

Central Cambria school board member Thomas Woods believes these camps have something for every student. “Students always ask for hands-on, practical, enjoyable learning experiences, and these four teachers created dynamic, diverse learning opportunities to match those requests. Logistical challenges notwithstanding, it behooves me why anyone would not jump at the opportunity to join the fun with Dr. Karwoski, Mr. Dumm, Mrs. Winn and Mrs. Shirk.”.

Camps will meet during the weeks of June 13, June 20 and/or June 27. Participation in all camps will require students to pay a fee based on the hours, the level of interest, and the number of students registered for each session. We hope to provide these sessions for no more than $40 - $50 per session. The registration deadline has been extended until Tuesday, May 17.
Interested students/parents can contact Mrs. McDermott by phoning the middle school office at 472-6505 or by emailing kmcdermott@cchs.k12.pa.us.