SANFORD - Central Carolina Community College Summer Youth Camps not only provide children and youth with an entertaining learning experience, but also lifetime interests and experience with a possible professional career.

The offerings vary, but all are available at a reasonable price or free.

Culinary (available in Chatham, Harnett, and Lee Counties)

Junior Chef Baking Camp (ages 9-14) - A class for students ages 9-14 who share a passion for cooking and possibly a career as a Pastry Chef. Students will learn to prepare various items, including sweet and savory appetizers, breads, and desserts.

Junior Chef Cooking Camp (ages 9-14) - A class for students ages 9-14 who share a passion for cooking and possibly a career in culinary arts. Students will prepare various items including entrees, appetizers, and desserts.

Kids Cooking Camp (post-K to age 9) - A cooking class for Post K to 9 years old who share a passion for cooking. Students will prepare various items including healthy snacks, lunches, and desserts.

Small Business - Youth Entrepreneurship (available in Lee County)

LEAP (ages 11-14) - Learning Entrepreneurship through Action and Play (LEAP) summer camp focuses on teaching kids business skills and includes seasoned entrepreneurs who act as mentors.

STEM Academy (available in Lee County)

STEM Academy - Health Sciences (rising 6th-9th graders) - A camp experience for students interested in exploring STEM skills used in careers in Health Sciences, including Dental Hygiene, Dental Assisting, Nursing, Medical Assisting, Sonography, Veterinary Medical Technology, Health Information Technology, Human Services, and Health & Fitness Science. Campers will take part in hands-on STEM learning with CCCC faculty in these areas by conducting experiments/research, observing demonstrations, and using tools of the trade. Registration fees for this camp are waived through a grant from the Pentair Foundation. This camp includes an off-campus field trip on Friday.

STEM Academy - Professional Services (rising 6th-9th graders) - A camp experience for students interested in exploring STEM skills used in careers in Professional Services, including Human Services, Cosmetology, Esthetics/Manicure, Barbering, and Culinary Arts. Campers will take part in hands-on STEM learning with CCCC faculty in these areas by conducting experiments/research, observing demonstrations, and using tools of the trade. Registration fees for this camp are waived through a grant from the Pentair Foundation. This camp includes an off-campus field trip on Friday.

Volleyball Camps (available in Lee County)

Cougar Volleyball Camp (rising 7th - 8th graders) - Participants will receive advanced volleyball instruction in the primary areas of serving, attacking, setting, digging, passing, and blocking. This camp will provide skill-building drills, but will focus on competitive games and 6 vs. 6 competition. Each day will include team building activities as well as coordination and agility training.

Cougar Volleyball Training Workouts (9th - 12th) - Workouts will include some drills and a lot of competitive games, but mostly 6 vs. 6 competition directed by the college staff.

Learn more and register for these camps by visiting www.cccc.edu/yes.

For question or more information, contact:

Culinary and LEAP Camps: Kelly Dehring, (919) 718-7080, kdehring@cccc.edu.

STEM Camps -- Chris Newcomb, (919) 718-7057, dnewc854@cccc.edu.

Volleyball Camps -- Dal Langston, (919) 770-1209, glang729@cccc.edu.