PCCTC Summer Camp request is now open!
The PCCTC Summer Camp request period is now open until Wednesday, May 7th.
Please reach out to Mr. Lazear if you have any questions about available openings.
Before selecting your program, make sure to read the FAQ section below.
Parents & Students, Make Sure to Read the Info Below Before Signing Up
You must be logged in to your student's SDPC Google account ending in "@pickens.k12.sc.us" to access the camp request form.
If you receive a message stating, "You need access," you must log out of your personal Google account and log in to your student's SDPC account.
Tip: Use your Chromebook to make completing the Google Form as easy as possible.
Who is this program geared towards?
Current 6th & 7th grade students who are currently enrolled in an SDPC middle school and are interested about a particular career field.
How long is the summer program?
The Summer Career Exploration Experience is a two week program that allows students to get an overview of what that Program of Study has to offer.
How much does the summer program cost and what about lunch?
This program is completely free for students! We even cover breakfast and lunch! In the event of a field trip, students may need to purchase lunch, but parents and students will be told ahead of time.
When will the program meet this summer?
Each program will only be 1-week long. Students will choose 4 different courses and will be placed in 2 of these. We will work hard to put you in your top 2 choices, but seats are limited.
Week 1 - June 2-5, Monday-Thursday. 9:00am - 2:00pm
Week 2 - June 9-12, Monday-Thursday. 9:00am - 2:00pm
Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Will the student earn a credit for this program?
No. The goal of this program is to allow students to explore a career that they are interested in and not have to stress over a grade.
How will students get to the Career Center?
Students have two choices for transportation:
Student can ride a shuttle bus to-and-from their home middle school to the CTC
Students may be picked up and dropped off as car riders
What programs will be offered?
Below are the different programs that will be offered.
Each program is 1 week in length. Students will switch to a different program in Week 2.
Animals and Plants
Automotive Tech / Mechanic
Biomedical Science
Culinary Arts / Cooking
Digital Art & Photography
Drones & Logistics
Engineering - STEAM Challenges (June 2-5 only)
Firefighting
Health Science & Nursing
Precision Metal Cutting / Machine Tech