Adventure Tech at Greenville Technical College

Cost is $149 per child per session unless otherwise noted.

Camp Subject Areas

• Culinary
• STEM & Manufacturing
• Animal Care
• App & Game Design

Camp Times

• Sessions are available from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. and 1 – 5 p.m. unless otherwise noted. Mix and match different subjects for an all-day experience. 
• If your child is enrolled in both a morning and afternoon Adventure Tech camp at the Northwest Campus, lunchtime care is available for an additional fee of $25 per week. This would cover the time period from 12-1 p.m. between morning and afternoon sessions. If you do not utilize this option and your child is taking both a morning and afternoon session, you will be required to pick them up during that time period. No microwave/refrigeration access is available.

Camp Locations

• Greenville Tech Northwest Campus
  8109 White Horse Rd., Greenville, SC 29617

• Center for Manufacturing Innovation (CMI)
  575 Millennium Blvd., Greenville, SC 29607

• Greenville Tech Brashier Campus
  1830 W. Georgia Rd., Simpsonville, SC 29680

2021 Camps

Vet Care

Junior Vet Camp! Parts I & II
4-day session, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - Noon
Location:  Northwest Campus
Dates:
  Part I:  June 14-17, July 12-15
  Part II: June 21-24, July 19-22
Campers learn basic care for dogs and cats, including behavior recognition, first aid and CPR, as well as preventive medicine, exercise needs and toxicology. Part II delves into radiology, microscope viewing and analysis of bodily fluids and an introduction to veterinary surgery.

NOTE: There is no contact with live animals in these camps

Register for Part I »
Register for Part II »

2021 Camps

Computer Applications and Technology

LEGO® Films and Stop Action!
4-day session, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - Noon
Location: CMI campus
Dates: July 26-29
Make your LEGOs come to life! Bring in your favorite action figures or LEGOs and create a short film with your friends. All other equipment provided. Student-created films will be available on a password-protected website to share with friends and family.

Rocket Kart Racers: Design a Mario Kart® Style Game
4-day session, Monday-Thursday
Location: CMI campus
Dates:
     June 21-24, 8 a.m. - Noon
     July 19-22, 1 - 5 p.m.
On your marks, get set, create! Blast off in making your first 3D Mario Kart® and Crash Team Racing® style game! Using professional 3D game development software, design your own tracks and customize your karts and characters in a game you can play with family and friends at home.

Battle Royale: Make Your First Fortnite® Style Video Game
4-day session, Monday-Thursday, 1 - 5 p.m.
Location: CMI campus
Dates: June 28-July 1
Fans of Fortnite - instead of playing the game, design your own! Using professional 3D game development software, build levels and assets inspired by popular battle royale games like Fortnite. This course includes cartoonish action and battle sequences. Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

Make Your First Video Game!
4-day session, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - Noon
Location: CMI campus
Dates: June 14-17, July 12-15  
Make your first video game in this one-of-a-kind class that shows you the keys to designing your first 2D platformer game. Conceptualization, play experience, level design, graphics, sounds, and simple coding are just some of the concepts that we’ll explore. No prior experience necessary, just a desire to have fun. Student-created games will be available on a password-protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Games are only compatible on PC computers, Mac versions can be created after the program for $15.00 conversion fee.  Students will work in pairs or teams for most of the program.

Advanced Manufacturing

3D Printing and Design
4-day session, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. - Noon
Location: CMI campus
Dates: June 14-17, July 12-15
One of our most popular camps returns again this year.  Students learn how to design and print, utilizing our state-of-the-art labs.  Rising 7th & 8th graders only.

Metal Masterminds!
4-day session, Monday-Thursday, 1-5 p.m.
Location: CMI campus
Dates: June 28-July 1, July 19-22
Complex mathematical calculations are a critical part of modern advanced manufacturing.  Students get acquainted with the multi-million dollar equipment that helps to create precision parts used in aircraft, automotive and other technologies in our state-of-the-art labs.  Rising 7th & 8th graders only.

Virtual and Robotic Welding
4-day session, Monday-Thursday, 1-5 p.m.
Location: Brashier Campus
Dates: June 21-24, July 12-15
Program a robotic welder!  Use our safe virtual welder to learn real welding techniques without the need for protection.  Students are given real-time feedback to teach them the basics of different types of welding.  Fun and safe for middle schoolers.

2021 Camps

Culinary

All culinary camps include food (lunch, snacks, etc.)

Basic Cooking and Baking Combo Week
4-day session, Monday-Thursday
Location:  Northwest Campus
Dates: June 14-17, July 12-15
Cost: $159
Topics: Flavoring with Herbs and Spices, Basic Sauces and Roast Chicken, Cookies and Cupcakes, Pizza & Pretzels

Mastering Baking Week
4-day session, Monday-Thursday
Location:  Northwest Campus
Dates: June 21-24
Cost: $159
Topics: Biscuits, Muffins and Cornbread, Rolls and Braids of Breads, Danish Pastry & Cinnamon Rolls, Candies and Chocolates

Mastering Cooking Week
4-day session, Monday-Thursday
Location:  Northwest Campus
Dates: June 28-July 1
Cost: $159
Topics: Knife Skills and Soups, Grill Masters, Tasty Tacos, Perfect Pasta Dishes

Empowered Eating! – Healthy flavorful snacks, experimenting with vegetables, alternative diets
4-day session, Monday-Thursday
Location: Northwest Campus
Dates: July 19-22
Cost: $159
Topics: Sheet Pan Dinners, Nutritious and delicious snacks, Healthier Handhelds, Quick kid-friendly dinners

Sweets, Treats, and Super Fun Eats! – Macaroni and Cheese Variations, Carnival Foods
4-day session, Monday-Thursday
Location: Northwest Campus
Dates: July 26-29
Cost: $159

Royal Dining & Manners
4-day session, Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m. – Noon
Location: Northwest Campus
Dates: June 28-July 1, July 26-29
Cost: $159
Whether you’ve been invited to the next royal wedding or simply want to know how to behave at one, learn the soft skills that future employers expect in the workforce. Proper greeting and introductions, business etiquette, and how to make sense of all those forks! Lunch provided on Wednesdays. Rising 7th & 8th graders only. 

Participate in virtual STEAM camps powered by our provider, Black Rocket. Choose from cutting-edge courses below with topics such as coding, game design, eSports, digital arts, virtual reality and more. Most classes are $149. Visit our Black Rocket registration page to get started - https://blackrocket.com/online/gtc/. 

3D Game Design with Unity
App Attack!
App.IO: Make Your First Multiplayer App!
Battle Royale: Make Your First Fortnite® Style Video Game
Code Breakers
Code Your Own Adventure! Interactive Storytelling
eSports Apprentice - Streamers and Gamers
Inventor’s League - Prototyping for the Future!
JavaScript Developer Jam
Make Your First Video Game!
Minecraft® Animators
Minecraft® Designers
Minecraft® Modders
Minecraft® Redstone Engineers
Pokémon® Masters: Designers & 3D Makers Unite!
Python Programmers
ROBLOX® Coders & Entrepreneurs!
ROBLOX® Makers
Rocket Kart Racers: Design A Mario Kart® Style Game
Video Game Animation
Virtual Reality: The Future is Now
Young Authors
YouTube® Content Creators
YouTube® FX Masters

2021 Camps

NORTHWEST CAMPUS OFFERINGS

• Junior Vet Camp! Parts I & II 
• Culinary Academy

CMI CAMPUS

• LEGO® Films and Stop Action!
• Rocket Kart Racers: Design a Mario Kart® Style Game
• Battle Royale: Make Your First Fortnite® Style Video Game
• Make Your First Video Game!
• 3D Printing and Design
• Metal Masterminds!

BRASHIER CAMPUS

• Virtual and Robotic Welding

ONLINE

• Black Rocket STEAM virtual camps

Call (864) 250-3617 to get information about available scholarship funds.

A $2,500 grant from AFL to the Greenville Tech Foundation will provide scholarships for middle school students interested in STEM-related summer camp sessions. Adventure TECH's STEM topics include animation, video game design, 3D printing and design, CNC machining, and virtual and robotic welding. 

AFL’s Community Outreach Program supports initiatives worldwide where it has operations. Grant funding focuses on STEM Education and Youth Development.

Scholarship application (pdf) »

Printable version (pdf)

Dress Code

Long pants and closed-toe shoes are required each day; no flip-flops, sandals, shorts or leggings allowed.  Hair should be pulled back and only minimal jewelry.

All registered campers will receive an Adventure Tech shirt on the first day of camp, which they will be expected to wear each day.

Waiting List

No seats in the camp you are interested in? Place your child on the Summer Camps waiting list. The waiting list option will appear in lieu of the “add to cart” option when a class is at capacity.

Allergies

GTC does not guarantee an allergen-free environment, if a student has food or other allergies, please notify the camp administrator or staff.

NOTE: Culinary camp recipes may contain nuts, nut oils, shellfish, gluten, dairy, produce and other food allergens.

Drop-Off

• Parents/guardians must escort their children to and from the classroom and sign them in and out each day.
• Campers should arrive on campus no earlier than 15 minutes prior to the start of the camp. Campers arriving earlier will not be supervised, and parents/guardians must accept full responsibility for their behavior and safety.

Pick-Up

• Parents must pick up children from the lobby and sign them out.
• Each parent must show a driver’s license or valid ID when picking up their child.
• If someone other than the parent on the registration form is picking up a camper, an alternate pick-up form MUST be sent in/on file. This person must also show ID when picking up.
• Campers should be picked up promptly at 12 p.m. for the morning sessions and 5 p.m. for afternoon sessions. If campers are not picked up within 15 minutes after their class has ended, they will be escorted to the supervised lunch area.
• A late fee of $15 for every 15 minutes will be charged for campers remaining more than 15 minutes after their class has ended.
• Please allow ample time for traffic and weather, and if you’re going to be late, call (864) 250-3617.

Early Pick-Up

Please notify staff during check-in.

Safety and Security

Do not call or text your children during camp hours because this may disrupt the class or cause an accident. GTC is not responsible for the loss of personal items such as video games and cell phones.

Disruptive Behavior

Campers engaging in disruptive behavior will be sent home after an initial warning and will not be allowed to return. This includes inappropriate behavior, fighting, shoving and inappropriate language.

Special Needs

If a student has any physical, emotional, or educational special needs that would require special accommodations by camp staff, it is the responsibility of the legal guardian to disclose that information at the time of enrollment so camp staff are aware. Note: GTC does not guarantee all special accommodations can be met, but will attempt to provide reasonable accommodations with advanced notice.

Instructors

Each Adventure Tech site is managed by a qualified staff of GTC Instructors and Teacher Aides. Summer Camp instructors are highly qualified educators from our local area who are selected for their abilities and expertise. They have years of experience and are excited about working with children and teens, along with providing a creative and stimulating learning environment. All camp staff has completed a screening process that meets the requirements set forth by Greenville Technical College and all staff members are required to attend an in-service training orientation.  All staff members have obtained successful criminal background checks.

Cancellation/Refund Policy

• GTC reserves the right to cancel courses due to insufficient enrollment or instructor availability, in which case registrants receive a full refund.
• The college gives no refunds after the course starts.
• No-shows are responsible for the full registration fee.
• If your child cannot attend a camp, please notify the Registration office at (864) 250-8800 or CE@gvltec.edu immediately.
• The college grants a full refund to registrants if the cancellation is received 11 or more business days before the course starts, less a $20 processing fee.
• The college refunds registrants 75 percent of the registration fee if the cancellation is received within 10 business days before the course starts, less a $20 processing fee.
• No refund will be issued if the cancellation is received less than 10 days prior to the camp start date. We regret that no exceptions can be made, please plan responsibly and accordingly.

Summer camps early registration will open on March 30, followed by open registration beginning April 6.

Don’t wait until the last minute to register. Make sure your child has a summer to remember!

How to Register

• ONLINE: Browse program information for each camp and click the link to the session’s registration page.
• BY PHONE: Call (864) 250-8800
• IN PERSON: Visit the Greenville Tech Dreisbach/Anderson Student Success Center on the Barton Campus

Registration Notes

• Provide the camper’s information – name, date of birth, school attended.
• Payment must be made at the time of registration.
• Make sure the college has the correct email and telephone number on file when you register. If we need to contact you in event of an emergency or cancellation, this is the information we will use.
• A bundle discount is available for registrants who sign up their child for two or more camps and register by phone. Call Registration at (864) 250-8800 to receive the discount. Online registrations are not eligible.
• Customize your child’s learning experience with our Passport Option to receive $10 off per camp when you register for two or more camps. (Discount cannot be combined with other offers).