PCS CTE

 

Pender County Schools CTE Career Exploration Summer Camps

June 8th - June 12th

 
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Spots are Limited to 100 Students Per Site

Registration Deadline May 15th 2026

What Are Career Exploration Camps?

Pender County Schools Career and Technical Education is excited to offer our Career Exploration Summer Camps 2026—an opportunity for students to engage in hands-on, meaningful learning experiences that connect the classroom to real-world careers.

This summer, we invite your child to explore, experience, and evolve through a variety of high-interest career pathways designed to spark curiosity and build future-ready skills.

Our summer camps are designed to provide students with immersive, hands-on experiences across multiple career fields. These camps are led by our highly skilled CTE educators and supported by industry-aligned practices to ensure students are gaining relevant and engaging exposure.

Students will not only learn new skills, but also begin to make connections between their interests, strengths, and future career opportunities.

 
 

Camp Pathways Include:

Culinary Arts

Apparel & Textile Design

Early Childhood Education

Health Science

Entrepreneurship & Marketing

Public Safety

Engineering & Skilled Trades

 

Who Can Attend?

Rising 6th – 9th Grade Students in Pender County Schools.

Camp Locations:

Heide Trask High School

Pender High School

Topsail High School

 

 

Dates & Times:

Summer 2026
June 8 - 12

8:30AM to 2:30PM

Cost:

There is no cost for Pender County Schools students to attend.

Transportation and Meals Included

 

Why Should Your Child Attend?

Explore potential career pathways early

Build confidence and problem-solving skills

Learn from experienced educators and industry-aligned programs

Connect learning to future goals