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2023 Summer Camps for Kids

To register, call 252-335-0821 ext. 2250 or stop by
the Workforce Development Office at COA – Elizabeth City,
Foreman Center, Room 129, 1208 N Road Street, Elizabeth City.
Need-based scholarships may be available!

Camp Scrubs: Health Science

The Health Sciences and Wellness Programs are hosting a one-week camp to give high school students a chance to learn more about careers in the medical field. Camp Scrubs is a hands-on learning experience for prospective health science students that gives them the opportunity to explore the different Health Science programs available at COA.

  • Grades: 9 to 12
  • June 12-15
  • 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • $30
  • COA – Elizabeth City

Health Science Careers Camp

Hands-on learning experiences and information for students interested in health careers and the opportunity to explore the different Health Science programs available at COA.

  • Ages: 13-17
  • July 11-12
  • 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • $20
  • COA – Dare

Cyber Security for Kids

Secure your future. Participants will learn the basics of cyber security, the value of their information, and how to be safe in a digital world. Supplies will be provided.

  • Grades 6-8
  • June 12-13
  • 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • $30
  • COA – Elizabeth City
  • Ages: Grades 4-5
  • June 19-20
  • 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  • $30
  • COA – Elizabeth City
  • Ages:   Grades 6-8
  • July 19
  • 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • $30
  • COA – Dare (PAB 201A/B) – need a computer lab
  • Student limit: 15

STEM Camps

The students will learn about the 4 areas of S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) and complete
hands on STEM activities.

  • Ages: 7-11
  • June 21
  • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • $15
  • COA – Elizabeth City
  • Ages: 7-11
  • June 20
  • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • $15
  • COA – Dare

Financial Smarts

Get them ready for a lifetime of financial success. Participants learn how money works through fun activities based on how to earn and spend money wisely, save it and invest. Supplies will be provided.

  • Ages: Grades 6-8
  • June 14-15
  • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • $30
  • COA – Elizabeth City
  • Ages: Grades 4-5
  • June 21-22
  • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • $30
  • COA – Elizabeth City
  • Ages: Grades 6-8
  • July 20
  • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Please bring your own lunch)
  • $30
  • COA – Dare

Technology Fun!

This camp will allow students to step through the building blocks of Information Technology. The 4 day camp will provide students with hands-on activities including, webpage development, building networking cables, creating circuits, and ethical hacking. Supplies will be provided. Please bring your own lunch.

  • Ages: Rising 7th & 8th graders
  • July 10-13
  • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • $60
  • COA – Elizabeth City

Ceramics Camps

Learn the art of ceramics through hand building of your own designs and creations. Items will be glazed/fired and picked up the week after camp ends.

  • Ages: 7-10
  • June 19 & 26
  • 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • $45
  • COA – Elizabeth City
  • Ages: 11-15
  • June 20/27
  • 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.
  • $45
  • COA – Elizabeth City

Adventures in Marine Biology

Explore the oceans of the world in your own backyard. Learn about the tiniest cyanobacteria, up to the largest animal on earth the blue whale, from the North and South poles, to the equator. Design an experiment to grow your own sea monkeys to take home, and make your own socktopus!

  • Ages: 9-11
  • July 10-13
  • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • $50
  • COA – Dare
  • Ages: 9-11
  • July 17-20
  • 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • $50
  • COA – Elizabeth City

HVAC Boot Camp

HVAC is Cool! Students will learn a basic introduction to how AC systems work by completing hands-on mechanical and electrical projects related to HVAC Systems. Closed-toe shoes required.

  • Ages: 13-17
  • July 17 & 19 (M/W)
  • 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Please bring your own lunch)
  • $40
  • COA – Dare

Welding Camps

Let the virtual sparks fly! Put on a welder’s mask and outfit and learn how metal cutting and welding work and how they are all around you every day. You’ll even practice virtual welding on a welding simulator. Participants need to bring a lunch.

  • Ages: 13-17
  • July 17-18 (Camp One)
  • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • $30
  • COA – Elizabeth City
  • Ages: 13-17
  • July 19-20 (Camp Two-Overflow)
  • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • $30
  • COA – Elizabeth City

Acting Camps

Robots and Aliens: an out-of-this-world Acting Adventure! Join us onstage for a craft-building, song-singing, joke-cracking good time!

  • Ages: 8-12
  • June 19-22
  •  9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  • $75
  • COA – Elizabeth City

Fractured Fairy Tales: Frolicking, Farcical Fun! Come be a star on the COA stage in these adaptations of classic fairy tales: with a twist!

  • Ages: 13-18
  • June 19-22
  • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • $75
  • COA – Elizabeth City

Robots and Aliens: an out-of-this-world Acting Adventure! Join us onstage for a craft-building, song-singing, joke-cracking good time!

  • Ages: 8-18
  • June 26-29
  • 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
  • $75
  • COA – Dare

Aviation Camp

Imagination takes flight. Participants will learn about how
airplanes work and complete a hands-on project in the lab. Participants need to bring a lunch.

  • Ages: 13-17
  • July 17-18
  • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • $30
  • COA – Currituck

Manufacturing Camp

From idea to reality! This course will teach students how ideas go from paper to digital design to manufacturing the part and holding it in their hand. Students will be exposed to Computer Aided Design (CAD), Computer Integrated Machining (CIM) and Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing). Closed-toe shoes and long pants required. Participants need to bring a lunch.

    • Ages: 14-17
    • July 25-26
    • 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
    • $30
    • COA – Currituck

A Passion for Pottery

Students will learn basic techniques in pottery as they create a toad abode, a birdhouse, a bird bath, and an ice cream bowl with a spoon. All supplies provided. Please bring your own lunch.

  • Ages: 10-15
  • July 18-20
  • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
  • $50
  • COA – Dare

Jewelry Making

Copper Cuff Bracelets: Learn the fundamentals of metalsmithing while you make your own bracelet. Students will gain an understanding of wire cutting, hammering, texturing, shaping, forging, and applying patina. Supplies provided. Please bring your own lunch.

  • Ages: 10-15
  • July 17-19
  • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • $55
  • COA – Dare
  • Ages: 10-15
  • July 24-27
  • 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • $55
  • COA – Dare

Fiber Arts Fundamentals

Learn all about wool with the fiber artists of Island Farm. Students will gain an understanding of washing, carding, spinning, and dyeing wool with natural materials with the end goal of creating their own woven coaster. All supplies are included. Students must be prepared for learning in an outdoor environment. Please bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, etc. Students keep the spindle and loom, along with their project.

  • Ages: 10-15
  • June 20-23
  • 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • $90
  • COA – Dare

To register, call 252-335-0821 ext. 2250 or stop by
the Workforce Development Office at COA – Elizabeth City,
Foreman Center, Room 129, 1208 N Road Street, Elizabeth City.
Need-based scholarships may be available!