CFCC Summer Camps

Intro to DSLR Photography

Location: Surf City Center

Contact: Lori DeBruhl

Dates: 6/17 – 6/19 and 7/10 – 7/12 Days: TBA Times: TBA Ages: 12 and Up Price: $50

Learn how to use your digital single-lens reflex (DSLR) camera to its fullest capability. Students will explore basic and advanced camera features through classroom discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. You will also learn about good photo composition and techniques for photographing a variety of subjects such as landscapes, sports, and people. Participants should bring their own DSLR camera to class, along with its interchangeable lenses, owner’s manual, memory cards, and other accessories.

Public Safety (First Responder)

Location: Burgaw Center

Contact: Tammie Parris
Public Safety

Dates: 7/15-7/29 Days: Tues/Thurs Times: 8:30a-1:30p Ages: 12 and Up Price: $170

The course is designed to explore the various sectors in public safety with a focus on fire/forestry, ems/rescue, law enforcement/dispatch communication and criminal forensics. Students will learn about the types of public safety and what roles and career pathways are supported by this course of study. Subject matter experts will visit the camp daily. Topics include terminology, communication, employment discovery, and students will participate in a mock wreck.

CPR/AED

Location: Surf City Center

Contact: Lori DeBruhl

Dates: 7/29/25 Days: TBA Times: 5-9pm Ages: 13 and Up Price: $75

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Welding (June)

Location: Burgaw Center

Contact: Tammie Parris
Register for Welding

Dates: 6/24-7/15 Days: Tues/Thurs Times: 8:30a-12:30p Ages: 12 and Up Price: $180

This course is designed to introduce students to proper safety in the welding workplace environment. Students will learn welding terminology, basic metallurgy, basic welding processes/positions, shop math/blueprint reading, and practice on the simulation machine before transitioning to the welding lab. This course will educate students about various welding jobs in the industry with the expectation of inspiring the next generation of welders. Safety will be discussed throughout the entire course. Long pants, long sleeve shirt, boots/tennis shoes will be worn to class daily. Safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, and helmet/shield will be provided. All students 12-17 years of age will need to complete/sign a waiver and have a parental consent form signed by a parent/guardian. Seating is limited.

Welding (July)

Location: Burgaw Center

Contact: Tammie Parris
Register for Welding

Dates: 7/22-8/7 Days: Tues/Thurs Times: 8:30a-12:30p Ages: 12 and Up Price: $180

This course is designed to introduce students to proper safety in the welding workplace environment. Students will learn welding terminology, basic metallurgy, basic welding processes/positions, shop math/blueprint reading, and practice on the simulation machine before transitioning to the welding lab. This course will educate students about various welding jobs in the industry with the expectation of inspiring the next generation of welders. Safety will be discussed throughout the entire course. Long pants, long sleeve shirt, boots/tennis shoes will be worn to class daily. Safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, and helmet/shield will be provided. All students 12-17 years of age will need to complete/sign a waiver and have a parental consent form signed by a parent/guardian. Seating is limited.

Automotive Restoration

Location: Burgaw Center

Contact: Tammie Parris
Register for Automotive Restoration

Dates: 6/24-7/15 Days: Tues/Thurs Times: 8:30a-12:30p Ages: 12 and Up Price: $170

This course introduces students to proper safety in the automotive restoration workplace. Students will learn terminology, metal selection, basic spot welding, body/frame construction, measurement techniques, and proper use of auto body tools. The course aims to educate students about auto body jobs in the industry, inspiring the next generation of technicians. Safety is emphasized throughout. Students must wear long pants, a long-sleeve shirt, and boots/tennis shoes daily. Safety glasses and gloves will be provided. Students aged 12-17 must complete a waiver and submit a minor permission form signed by a parent/guardian.

Mechatronics/Robotics

Location: Burgaw Center

Contact: Tammie Parris
Register for Mechatronics/Robotics

Dates: 6/24-7/15 Days: Tues/Thurs Times: 8:30a-12:30p Ages: 12 and Up Price: $170

This course introduces students to building, installing, troubleshooting, and repairing electromechanical controls, fluid power, motor drives, and mechanical systems. Students will practice with state-of-the-art simulations and real equipment work cells. Tools, multimeters, instruments, electromechanical components, and simulators will be provided in the classroom for hands-on experience.
Note: Students aged 12-17 require parental/guardian consent.

HVAC

Location: Burgaw Center

Contact: Tammie Parris
Register for HVAC

Dates: 6/23-7/9 Days: M,W Times: 8:30a-12:30p Ages: 12 and Up Price: $170

This course introduces students to the fundamentals of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC). Students will learn industry terminology, safety protocols, component identification, and the use of essential tools and instrumentation in mechanical refrigeration. This course is for teens 12-17 years of age. Parental consent is needed.

Nurse Aid

Location: Burgaw Center

Contact: Tammie Parris
Register for Nurse Aid

Dates: 6/24-7/15 Days: Tues/Thurs Times: 8:30a-12:30p Ages: 12 and Up Price: $170

This course is designed to introduce students to the rewarding career as a certified nursing assistant (CNA). Explore this rewarding path which offers hands-on healthcare experience for potential nursing students. Topics include: terminology, communication, employment discovery, hygiene, PPE, environmental safety and how to take vitals. Students 12-17 will need to complete a waiver and have a minor permission form signed by parent/guardian.