Summer Camp Offerings at Milwaukee Area Technical College

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Summer 2023

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Introduction to Welding Camp 1

Introduction to Welding: Camp 1

West Allis Campus

Monday, June 26 – Friday, June 30
8:30-11:30 a.m. **CAMP CAPACITY IS FULL

Grades: 7-10 (Up to 16 students)

In Person

See if welding is for you! This weeklong camp starts with safety instruction and then students move on to developing skills required for this occupation. Students will use CAD (computer aided drawing software), plasma table, grinder and drill press. Instructors will demonstrate processes such as gas metal arc and short circuit welding (we will show gas tungsten arc welding but not focus on this process). Students will also learn how to build from an idea and practice simple print reading while doing team-building tasks in problem-solving situations.

For questions, contact: Ms. Nutan Amrute, explore@matc.edu

Introduction to Welding Camp 2

Introduction to Welding: Camp 2

Monday, July 10 – Friday, July 14
8:30-11:30 a.m. **CAMP CAPACITY IS FULL

West Allis Campus

Grades: 8-12 (Up to 16 students)

In Person

Learn how to take an idea and turn it into a product in this weeklong camp focusing on fabrication and welding. Starting with safety, students learn and use CAD (computer aided drawing software), the plasma table, grinder and drill press. Instructors will demonstrate processes such as gas metal arc and short circuit welding (we will show gas tungsten arc welding but not focus on the process). Students will also learn how to build from an idea, practice simple print reading while doing team-building tasks in problem-solving situations and explore careers options in welding.

For questions, contact: Ms. Nutan Amrute, explore@matc.edu

Intro to Cybersecurity

Introduction to Cybersecurity

Oak Creek Campus

Tuesday, June 20 – Friday, June 23
8:30-11:30 a.m.

Grades: 9-12 (Up to 16 students)

In Person

Students will experiment with several hands-on, online cybersecurity labs. The camp introduces students to basic networking and cybersecurity with a review of standard operating systems such as Windows and Linux; a study of Internet Protocol IP addressing and getting familiar with IPv4 and IPv6; and a basic review of network devices such as routers, switches and firewalls. Students will be introduced to cybersecurity troubleshooting, scanning, analysis and security penetration testing tools such as Netstat, Ping, Traceroute, Nmap, Wireshark and Metasploit.

For questions, contact: Ms. Nutan Amrute, explore@matc.edu

Introduction to Robotics and Coding

Introduction to Robotics and Coding

Oak Creek Campus

Monday, June 26 – Friday, June 30
8:30-11:30 a.m. **CAMP CAPACITY IS FULL

Grades: 9-12 (Up to 16 students)

In Person

Program and build your very own robot in this exciting weeklong camp led by MATC faculty. Students will use online tools such as VEX IQ and other interactive resources to create the code, assemble the robot from scratch and then program it to do simple tasks. Faculty teach concepts of robotics and coding through fun and engaging hands-on activities.

For questions, contact: Ms. Nutan Amrute, explore@matc.edu

Intro to Lean: Learn to do Everything Better

Introduction to Lean: Learn to Do Everything Better!

Downtown Milwaukee Campus

Monday, June 26 – Friday, June 30
8:30-11:30 a.m.

Grades: 7-10 (Up to 16 students)

In Person

With games, videos and other fun activities, this camp introduces students to concepts of Lean Process Improvement. Lean tools reduce waste and increase speed and efficiency in everyday activities. Students learn hands-on problem-solving techniques and how to improve any process with critical thinking.

For questions, contact: Ms. Nutan Amrute, explore@matc.edu

Introduction to Dental Hygiene and Dental Assistant

Introduction to Dental Hygiene and Dental Assistant

Downtown Milwaukee Campus

Tuesday, June 20 – Thursday, June 22
8:30-11:30 a.m.

Grades: 9-12 (Up to 16 students)

In Person

Students will learn about the profession and duties of dental hygiene and dental assistance through fun, hands-on activities.

Bilingual support is available for Spanish-speaking students.

For questions, contact: Ms. Nutan Amrute, explore@matc.edu

Introduction to Building Automated Systems

Introduction to Building Automated Systems

Oak Creek Campus

Monday, June 26 – Thursday, June 29
8:30-11:30 a.m.

Grades: 9-12 (Up to 16 students)

In Person

Learn how technicians can control a building’s many systems with the touch of a finger in this four-day camp. MATC instructors will introduce students to automation through fun, hands-on activities such as building a home thermostat or tinkering with a digital multimeter.

For questions, contact: Ms. Nutan Amrute, explore@matc.edu

Animation

Animation

Downtown Milwaukee Campus

Camp 1: Monday, June 12 - Friday, June 16 **CAMP CAPACITY IS FULL FOR CAMP 1
Camp 2:
Tuesday, June 20 – Friday, June 23 **CAMP CAPACITY IS FULL FOR CAMP 2
8:30-11:30 a.m.

Grades: 6-12 (Up to 16 students)

In Person

Offered in partnership with Gaming, this course introduces students to 3D Studio Max, one of the most popular 3D design tools on the planet. Using this software, campers will design and create a character piece that they will use in a board game during Gaming camp. Students will also explore art and animation as a career — more and more 3D content is being made for television, video and film.

Animation and Gaming go hand in hand. Campers are encouraged but not required to take one week of Animation and another week of Gaming and vice versa. This recommendation gives campers the full animation/gaming career experience.

For questions, contact: Ms. Nutan Amrute, explore@matc.edu

Intro to Computer Simulation and Gaming

Introduction to Computer Simulation and Gaming

Downtown Milwaukee Campus

Camp 1: Monday, June 12 – Friday, June 16 **CAMP CAPACITY IS FULL FOR CAMP 1
Camp 2:
Tuesday, June 20 - Friday, June 23 **CAMP CAPACITY IS FULL FOR CAMP 2
8:30-11:30 a.m.

Grades: 6-12 (Up to 16 students)

In Person

Using game pieces created in Animation, students will be paper prototyping and designing board and/or card games.

Gaming and Animation go hand in hand. Campers are encouraged but not required to take one week of Gaming and another week of Animation and vice versa. This recommendation gives campers the full animation/gaming career experience.

For questions, contact: Ms. Nutan Amrute, explore@matc.edu

Introduction to Culinary Arts

Introduction to Culinary Arts

Downtown Milwaukee Campus

Monday, June 12 – Friday, June 16 **CAMP CAPACITY IS FULL
8 a.m. -1:30 p.m.

Grades: 11-12 (Up to 16 students)

In Person

Get cooking in this foundational food lab experience! Campers will focus on various cooking methods and procedures utilizing different food products. Food safety/sanitation, using kitchen tools and equipment, recipes, and mise en place protocols for cooking methods will be presented at an introductory level.

For questions, contact: Ms. Nutan Amrute, explore@matc.edu

Introduction to Electronics

Introduction to Electronics

West Allis Campus

Tuesday, June 20 – Friday, June 23
8:30-11:30 a.m.

Grades: 9-12 (Up to 16 students)

In Person

Learn the basics of electronics through fun activities and demonstrations. Learn how LEDs work and what goes into the functioning of digital electronics.

For questions, contact: Ms. Nutan Amrute, explore@matc.edu

Introduction to Criminal Justice Programs

Introduction to Protective Services

Oak Creek Campus

Monday, July 10 – Thursday, July 13
8:30-11:30 a.m.

Grades: 9-12 (Up to 16 students)

In Person

See if a career in public service is for you! This weeklong camp starts with hands-on activities in the Emergency Medical Services program, exposes students to fire and police science services, and takes students on a tour of the Oak Creek Fire and Police departments on the last day of the camp.

For questions, contact: Ms. Nutan Amrute, explore@matc.edu

Environmental Protector

Environmental Protector

Mequon Campus

Monday, July 10 – Thursday, July 13
8:30-11:30 a.m.

Grades: 9-12 (Up to 16 students)

In Person

What does it take to be an environmental superhero? Learn about natural resources such as air, water, soil and food while using real-world investigative skills, lab and field methods, and resources to evaluate environmental quality. Jump-start your future career as a superhero protecting the environment.

For questions, contact: Ms. Nutan Amrute, explore@matc.edu

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You also may email explore@matc.edu with additional questions.Even though we cannot assure camp offerings in each area, we are designing these opportunities based on community demand. Thank you for letting us know about your area of interest!