Tech Adventure Camp
A summer enrichment and exploratory program in career and technical education for students in grades K - 5.
Tech Adventure Camp (TAC) is a weekly exploratory camp designed to give students the opportunity to explore Career and TECHnical Education (CTE) program areas by rotating through daily classes. The camp is open to students in grades K-5 during the 2024-25 school year.
Classes are modeled after CTE program areas and include:
- Business and Marketing
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Health and Medical Sciences
- STEAM
- Trades
By participating in our summer enrichment program, students will have a better understanding of the CTE electives offered through FCPS.
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Eligibility
Open to students in grades K-5 during the 2024-25 school year. Students must be at least six years old by the first day of camp.
Students currently in grades 6-11 may participate in CTE Summer Academy.
Space is limited and registration is on a first-come basis until seats are filled.
All students are welcome:
- FCPS students.
- Students enrolled in private schools.
- Students who are homeschooled.
- Non-Fairfax County residents.
Fairfax County Public Schools does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to all clubs and activities.
Dates
- July 7 - 11, 2025
- July 14 - 18, 2025
- July 21 - 25, 2025
Time
- 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Early drop off begins at 7:30 a.m.
Location
To Be Determined
Tuition
$275 per week
Classes and Daily Schedule
Students are divided into groups based on their grade level during the time of registration. Students will rotate through 5 classes every day. Classes are modeled after CTE program areas and include:
- Business and Marketing
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Health and Medical Sciences
- STEAM
- Trades
Students will also have a 25 minute recess each day.
2025 Themes and Course Description
July 7 - 11: Let's Get Messy
Embrace the chaos and creativity of messiness! For our students who love experiments and creating that tends to get a little dirty, this week is for you! We’ve got a week full of fun, hands-on activities and we aren’t afraid to create a little commotion.
July 14 - 18: Crazy Cool Careers
What can we say? We love learning about careers! Don’t worry, the careers we explore will be brand new this summer! Learn about exciting careers related to Career and Technical Education. We’re exploring uncommon careers and performing tasks related to these unique career opportunities.
July 21 - 25: Exploring the Enchanted
Join us on a magical journey through enchanted lands, filled with mythical creatures, ancient forests, and hidden treasures! We can’t wait to explore with you and have an unforgettable summer camp experience filled with magic, adventure, and a touch of the extraordinary.
Sample Activities
This is an example of how our themes and classes mix together. This is NOT the plan for this summer.
Sample Theme - All Fun and Games: We’re all about having fun and playing games this week! Come join us for an exciting week of making games, playing games, and having a hoopla!
K and 1 Activities
- Unplugged Activity: Hop Scotch Coding
- Giant Bowling Game
- If/Then Coding Game
- Coding Blue Bots (robots) to bowl
2 - 5 Activities
- Mini Golf Game
- VEX Go Robots Tension Tester Activity
- VEX Go Robots Super Golfer Activity
- Build simple robot and code to play golf
K and 1 Activities
- DIY: Freezer Pop Holder, Puzzle, Bubble Wands, Drawstring Bag
- Recipes: Rice Krispie Domino, S’more Fun Rice Cake, Twister M&M Cookie Cake Bars
2 - 5 Activities
- Recipes: Homemade lemonade, Make Rice Krispie Treats, Walking Tacos, Edible Slime
- DIY Drawstring Bag
K and 1 Activities
- Heart Rate Investigation
- Pulse Oximeter Investigation
- Controlling breathing and drawing lungs
- Making connections between exercise and body
2 - 5 Activities
- Heart Rate Investigation
- Pulse Oximeter Investigation
- Blood Pressure Investigation
- Making connections between exercise and body with an obstacle course
K and 1 Activities
- DIY Shoebox Foosball
- Use 3D printing pens to make players for game
2 - 5 Activities
- Giant Operation Game
- Make circuits with littleBits
- DIY Operation (with circuits and 3D printed parts)
K and 1 Activities
- Giant Tic Tac Toe Game
- DIY wooden Tic Tac Toe game (glue and paint)
- Tic Tac Toe tournament
2 - 5 Activities
- Giant Tic Tac Toe Game
- DIY wooden Tic Tac Toe game (measure, cut, glue, and paint)
- Tic Tac Toe tournament
Lunch
Students will have a 30-minute lunch break every day. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.
Transportation
There is bus transportation from select FCPS high schools and middle schools.
The parent or guardian is responsible for transportation to and from these schools. Transportation information will be communicated to families before the start of the program.
Registration
Dates
February 3, 2025 - June 6, 2025
How to Register
- Students register on the Adult and Community Education (ACE) Registration website.
- Instructions for how to use the ACE website can be found on their FAQ webpage.
Required Forms
Camp Agreement
As part of the registration process, parents and students must agree to the following lab safety rules, use of digital resources, and food guidelines.
All students must deliver the following forms(s) if they apply to your student by the first day of the camp. Forms can be printed and brought on the first day of camp.
FCPS Forms
Non-FCPS students must deliver the following forms before the first day of the camp. Forms can be emailed to Beth Mehr.
Emergency Care Form
Health Information
Other Documents
Non-FCPS students must also provide a copy of these documents:
- Birth Certificate
- Medical evidence of immunization
- The most recent 2024-25 school report card
Documents can be
- emailed to [email protected]
- mailed to:
FCPS-ACE, Department C
6815 Edsall Rd.
Springfield, VA 22151
Refund Information
Refund requests must be submitted online. See Full Refund Details for additional information and deadlines.
Tech Adventure Camp at Home
Explore Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses from home at your own pace! This FREE resource includes activity guides and supply lists needed to create several fun projects in:
- Business and Marketing
- Family and Consumer Sciences
- Health and Medical Sciences
- STEAM
- Trades
Students access these guides by visiting the Enrichment Activities Google Site. Students must log in using their FCPS Google account (a student's ID number followed by @fcpsschools.net).
Contact
For more information about Tech Adventure Camp, email Beth Mehr.
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