Summer Camps
Let your child experience Adventure Tech at Greenville Tech!
Virtual summer camps in STEM, culinary and more for 11-14 year olds to be offered starting in July!
Pre-teens and young teens in Greenville County can explore career pathways at Greenville Technical College this summer with online summer camp sessions in July and August. Camps in the areas of culinary, animal care, and game and app design will allow rising 6th through 8th graders to experience hands-on learning from home with online and real-time personalized instruction.
In-person camp sessions previously planned for summer 2020 will not be held due to the ongoing pandemic, however, students can elect to transfer their registrations to these new virtual sessions or receive a refund. Please contact Jessica Allendorf (Jessica.Allendorf@gvltec.edu) with any questions.
Adventure Tech 2020 has moved to virtual camp sessions this July and August.
Click your area of interest below for details.
Cost is $139 per child per session unless otherwise noted.
Camp Subject Areas
- Culinary
- STEM
- Animal Care
- App & Game Design
Camp Locations
- Blackboard Collaborate - Virtual
2020 Camps
In-person camp sessions have transitioned to new virtual camp sessions held online.
Animal Care
Junior Vet Camp! Parts I & II - Virtual
4-day session, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Virtual, online log-in will be provided at registration
Dates:
Part I: July 14-17, July 28-31
Part II: July 21-24, Aug 4-7
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
2020 Camps
In-person camp sessions have transitioned to new virtual camp sessions held online.
Computer Applications and Technology
Code Breakers - Virtual
5-day session, Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual, online log-in will be provided at registration
Dates: July 6-10
Calling all future coders, programmers, & designers! Learn the basics of coding languages like HTML, JavaScript, and CSS through a series of web projects and design challenges each day and be on your way to becoming the next tech star! Whether you want to be a silicon valley CEO or the high school student who just made $1 million dollars for programming in her bedroom, this course has the essentials you need to begin your journey. Projects will be available on a Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.
*Compatible with MAC, Windows and Chrome OS.
3D Game Design with Unity - Virtual
5-day session, Monday-Friday, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual, online log-in will be provided at registration
Dates: July 13-17
Are you ready to take your game design skills to another level? With Unity, an industry-grade design software, aspiring game designers will learn level editing, 3D modeling, impactful gameplay creation, as well as how to utilize scripts and variables. Student-created games will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.
Requirements: This requires a 64-bit operating system.
*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.
Rocket Kart Racers: Design a Mario Kart® Style Game - Virtual
5-day session, Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual, online log-in will be provided at registration
Dates: July 20-24
On your marks, get set, create! Blast off in making your first 3D Mario Kart® and Crash Team Racing® style game! Using a 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.
Requirements: This requires a 64-bit operating system.
*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.
Minecraft Modders - Virtual
5-day session, Monday-Friday, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual, online log-in will be provided at registration
Dates: July 27-31
Use your favorite game to learn the basics of modding and foundations of programming. Learn scripting and logic statements as you create your first mods! Introductory coding will also be taught through a simulated environment inspired by Minecraft. Student projects will be available on a password protected Black Rocket website to share with friends and family. Returning students can create more advanced projects that build on previous years.
Requirements: Students must own a Java version of Minecraft to take this class. Tablet, phone, and game console versions of Minecraft are not compatible. Purchase Minecraft Java Edition
*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.
Battle Royale: Make Your First Fortnite® Style Video Game - Virtual
5-day session, Monday-Friday, 1:30 – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual, online log-in will be provided at registration
Dates: Aug 3-7
Fans of Fortnite we need you! Instead of playing the game, design your own. Using a professional 3D game development software, build levels and assets inspired by popular battle royale games like Fortnite. Students can participate in eSports League matches against other schools across the country with a chance to have their levels featured in the Black Rocket master build of the game! 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.
Requirements: This requires a 64-bit operating system.
*Compatible with MAC and Windows OS only.
2020 Camps
In-person camp sessions have transitioned to new virtual camp sessions held online.
Culinary
Mastering Cooking Week - Virtual
4-day session, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Virtual, online log-in will be provided at registration
Dates: July 7-10
Cost: $149
Topics: Pizza with the Pros, Mac and Cheese variations, Jazzed up Chicken Fingers/Homemade Fries & Condiments, Tailgating Treats
Weeknight Winners - Virtual
4-day session, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Virtual, online log-in will be provided at registration
Dates: July 14-17
Topics: Breakfast Extravaganza- Pancakes/Waffles, Etc., Taco Tuesday, Lasagna with homemade marinara or Chicken Alfredo, Make your own pasta
Cooking with Culture - Virtual
4-day session, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Virtual, online log-in will be provided at registration
Dates: July 21-24
Topics: Sensational Stir Fry - Asian, Sushi & Dumplings- Asian, Mexican Favorites, Indian Favorites
Mastering Baking Week - Virtual
4-day session, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Virtual, online log-in will be provided at registration
Dates: July 28-31
Cost: $149
Topics: Rolls and Pretzels, Basic cake decorating, Cupcakes- Fun decorating ideas, Cake pops/Chocolate/Candy, Cookies & Brownies
Empowered Eating! - Virtual
4-day session, Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Virtual, online log-in will be provided at registration
Dates: Aug 4-7
Cost: $149
Topics: Sheet Pan Dinners, Nutritious and delicious snacks, Healthier Handhelds, Quick kid-friendly dinners
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.
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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 we would love to have them wear during camp. We are encouraging parents to take pictures with and of your camper and share them with us! We want to be a part of your experiences!
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.
Disruptive Behavior
Greenville Technical College and the Adventure TECH Program take behavior issues very seriously and have protocols to deal with situations involving misbehavior. Bullying, inappropriate behavior/language and breaking camp rules will NOT be tolerated. Consequences depend on the severity of the offense. Please keep in mind that Adventure TECH reserves the right to change behavior procedures based on the severity of the incident.
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 is 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 Tec 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.
Virtual summer camp registration will be available on June 1.
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
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 the 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).