Camp Success at Florence-Darlington Technical College

June 6 - 11, 2010
Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing & Technology
Florence Darlington Technical College

Campers will spend the week at the Southeastern Institute of Manufacturing & Technology on Florence-Darlington Technical College's campus exploring careers in engineering and technology in state-of-the-art facilities.  Campers will work in teams lead by subject area experts/mentors and participate in activities that they will remember for years to come.  Exploring a wide range of programs such as Engineering, Transportation, Manufacturing, Industrial Technologies, and Mechatronics.  Discovery Workshops may include activities  in fields such as Engineering, Engineering Graphics, Computer-Aided Design, Robotics, Mechatronics, Building Construction, Electronics and Automotive Engineering.  

Camp Success Florence is open to rising 7th and 8th graders.

Camp will begin with a Parents' Meeting and Orientation on Sunday from 2:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  During Sunday's orientation, campers will begin by learning about specifications and build Ice Cream Sundaes. 

The camp will be from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.  Each day is filled with an exciting and diverse schedule of Discovery Workshops, learning lab activities, and field trips to local companies. 

Friday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. is Celebration Day for campers, their families and guests.  A parent information session will be followed by team presentations and recognitions.

The cost to attend Camp Success Florence is $125 per week (which covers the cost of materials and field trips).  There will be 5 scholarships available.

Contact: Office of Institutional Advancement - (843) 661-8002

Program Coordinator - Emery DeWitt - (843) 661-8002.

The application package must be postmarked by May 15, 2010.  All applicants must complete the application packet that includes the following:

• Completed and signed application.  Download Application Here
• Self Assessment Survey  Download Survey Here
• A 200 word essay describing why you would like to attend Camp Success Florence.
• Fee of $125.
• Guidance Counselor letter of recommendation.
• Return application by May 15, 2010 to Emery DeWitt at the following address: 
  FDTC, P.O. Box 100548, Florence, SC 29501-0548