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Summer at the Center

Campers spend a week at the Harkness Career & Technical Center, located at 99 Aero Drive in Cheektowaga, and participate in a series of four camps of their choosing. From Destination Animation and Camp Culinary to the 7-Hour Movie Challenge, camps are designed to engage students in exciting and interactive activities that make learning fun!

"I just wanted to let you know that my daughter had a great week at camp! Please share with your teachers and staff that it has been a wonderful week for her! Thanks for the opportunity!"
Emily Miller, Parent


 

Middle School Summer Camp

"Summer at the Center"
July 17, 2023 to July 21, 2023
For Campers Entering Grades 6 through 9
Camp Fee: $250
Harkness Career & Technical Center
99 Aero Drive
Cheektowaga, NY 14225

Camp Course Descriptions

Choose Four Different Camps to Attend Throughout the Week!

7-Hour Movie Challenge

Have you ever thought of becoming a filmmaker, actor, or director? Do you like to make videos on your phone or iPad? In this film camp, you'll work in groups to write an original story by creating a story spine. After the story is written, your group will use interactive storyboard software to visualize and film your story. You'll learn how to edit the video using video editing software and create an original musical score. Finally, you'll watch each other's films and choose the winner of the movie challenge! You will get to bring home a copy of your film to show your family and friends!

Adventures in Babysitting

Do you love to babysit? This camp will teach you skills that emphasize safety, awareness, art and science while caring for young children. Campers will make playdoh and slime, friendship bracelets, build with blocks and learn how to make fun, healthy snacks including fruit kabobs, smiley toast and smoothies. By the end of the week, you will know how to compile a first aid kit, run a safety scavenger hunt and know about food safety with young children.

Camp Culinary

Calling all campers! Come join us for another fun filled week in Camp Culinary! Learn what it's like to work in a professional kitchen. You'll spend the week learning to make delicious, camper friendly dishes. You will learn to cook safely in a state-of-the-art kitchen, develop independence and WOW your family with delicious creations!

Destination Animation

This Digital Media Camp will offer an animation project where students will journey into the colorful world of 2D animation! Using Adobe Animate and Photoshop, students will learn how to create simple animated movies. They will design and rig their own animated characters so they can interact with the worlds and story they created from their imagination.

Engineering and Robotics

In this camp, we will learn how to program a VEX robot to complete a maze autonomously. This means that you will control your bot by writing program code, not by using a remote control. In addition, you will create code to enable your bot to start and stop, follow a black line, turn 180 degrees and more. The program you create will tell your bot what to do and when to do it. Let the robot games begin!!

Express Yourself

Have you ever thought of becoming a hair stylist or a makeup artist? Maybe you just want to learn how to pamper yourself, your friends and your family? Experience a true spa and salon atmosphere. Campers will practice shampooing, braiding, simple up-dos, basic makeup, facials and nails. It's a week of fun and relaxation you'll never forget!

Flair for Fashion

Campers will enjoy a week being immersed in the creativity of the fashion world. Starting out, campers will learn basic sewing machine operations and create a patchwork fabric to be used to make a wearable piece of art. Fashion Illustration will be mastered allowing campers to use a croquis and design markers to create self-inspired fashion looks. At the conclusion of the week, campers will learn the basics of trend forecasting. The key elements of determining what will be the latest fashion trend everyone will be crazy for during the upcoming fashion season of back to school shopping.

Future Teachers

Have you ever thought about becoming a teacher? Do you love working with children or being a part of the learning process? If so, the Future Teachers camp is for you! This experience is designed for any middle school student interested in a career in education. Campers will learn about all levels of teaching, from early childhood to secondary education, while getting the chance to apply what they have learned in writing and teaching their own lesson.

Physics Fun

This STEM summer camp will teach skills that can be used for future careers in science, technology, engineering and math in a fun and engaging setting. Campers will learn life skills like problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration. Among the many activities done throughout the week, there will be several competitions. At the top of the list is a rocket design and launch, a boat building challenge, tower building and an egg drop challenge.

Summer Build/BUILD

Are you looking to try your hands at some carpentry this summer? Do you like to learn new skills and making your own projects? If so, you should join us to make some sawdust at Summer Build this year. This is a great opportunity to gain knowledge that you can apply to all kinds of future projects. We will learn how to read and interpret construction drawings to make a project you can be proud to call your own. We will learn how to safely use hand and power-hand tools and develop the different skills and techniques needed to build our project. You will gain confidence in yourself and your abilities, and at the end, have a great project to show off at home!

Video Game Design

Do you like to play video games? Ever thought about designing your own? This class will introduce you to programming basics and get you started developing creative, fun and interactive games.

Step 1 of 2 - Registration

You can now register and pay online!
Register Here

Step 2 of 2 - Print and Return

Registration is not complete without submitting payment and the necessary release forms.
Upon completing online registration in Step 1, please complete required forms and return to Pauline Williams.
Forms are listed below and will also be emailed to you when registration above is completed.

BY MAIL
Summer Camp at Erie 1 BOCES
Attn: Pauline Williams
355 Harlem Road
West Seneca, NY 14224

BY FAX
Fax Number: (716) 821-7082

BY EMAIL
Email Pauline Williams

Required Forms Below Will Be Emailed Upon Online Registration Completion

  • Medication Authorization Form
  • Medical and Emergency Contact Form
  • Summer Camp Parent Consent Form
  • Summer Camp Registration Form

Questions and Answers

What does a typical day at camp look like?
Camp runs from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day. Students may be dropped off no earlier than 8:00 a.m. and MUST be picked up by 3:00 p.m. Upon arrival, all campers will sign in, enjoy a light breakfast (ex: donuts and juice) and be directed to their first course. Campers will participate in four courses daily throughout the week. Each course will run for 90 minutes each day, Monday through Friday.
How much does camp cost?
$250 for the week.
Is lunch provided?
No. All campers are expected to bring their own lunch. Lunch is NOT available for purchase.
What time does the camp run?
Camp sessions run from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Campers MUST be picked up by 3:00 p.m. PLEASE no early birds!
Can I register for a half day instead of a whole day?
For scheduling purposes, we are only allowing whole day registrations.
What ages can attend?
Campers should be entering Grades 6, 7, 8 or 9 in September.
I filled out the registration form, now what?
You must proceed to make payment. Registration is NOT complete without payment and submission of three (3) release forms. Remember to print, complete and submit the three (3) release forms that will be emailed to you upon completion of online registration to: Summer Camp at Erie 1 BOCES, Attn: Pauline Williams at 355 Harlem Road, West Seneca, NY 14224, fax to (716) 821-7082 or Email Pauline Williams. 
Who can I contact with more questions?
Please contact Pauline Williams by phone at (716) 821-7063 or by email.
What if my child is unable to attend Summer Camp and I have already paid?
If you require a refund, a $15 service fee will be deducted from your payment. For refunds, please contact Pauline Williams.

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