CHAMPION Now! and Terry M. Iverson have announced Camp CHAMP, a new initiative designed to raise awareness and spark enthusiasm for rewarding careers in manufacturing.
Camp CHAMP is a dynamic, portable program designed to provide an immersive manufacturing experience. Available for rent, lease or purchase, this turn-key camp invites students to engage with manufacturing beyond the traditional one-day or one-month celebration.
Each camp is a half-day event, with sessions held in the morning and afternoon. A select group of 24 middle school students will be invited to participate at a host company or technical college, where they will receive a custom memento shirt featuring sponsor logos. Students will be divided into six groups, each led by a high school Career and Technical Education (CTE) student mentor. This mentorship component not only enhances the camp experience through peer mentorship, but also inspires the next generation of manufacturing leaders and CTE instructors.
At Camp CHAMP, students will rotate through six hands-on stations, where they will learn the manufacturing process of creating a wooden pen and pen case:
1. Pre-machining inspection of blanks
2. Turning the upper and lower segments of the pen
3. Milling the pen case
4. Programmable indexing for sanding and staining
5. Assembling the pen
6. Laser engraving the student's name.
Each student leaves with a personalized pen and case, a tangible reminder of their inspiring experience. To further engage students and their parents, the camp offers the book "Inspiring Champions in Advanced Manufacturing." This resource encourages meaningful conversations about each child's potential career path, considering their passions, talents, learning styles and family resources.
"Inspiring Champions in Advanced Manufacturing" is a unique, two-cover book designed to facilitate discussions between parents and students about educational and career choices. This interactive guide challenges readers to explore the best paths based on:
- The youth's passions and natural talents
- Preferred learning methods
- Financial considerations
- Barriers to traditional career paths
- Opportunities through internships and apprenticeships.
For more information contact:
CHAMPION Now!
441441 N 3rd Ave.
Des Plaines, IL 60016
www.championnow.org