Nuts and Bolts Academy

Ages 11-16
Cost: $50

Think like an engineer. Act like a CEO through the FlexFactor program. FlexFactor immerses middle and high school students in the world of advanced manufacturing technology, engineering, and entrepreneurship. FlexFactor offers a unique approach to learning by bridging the gap between students and real-world experiences. Students team up to invent products using cutting-edge technology, enhancing their skills and fostering collaborations as they strive to bring solutions that can benefit humanity. This program meets five times on Saturdays for students. At the end, they will participate in a competition similar to "Shark Tank" for prizes. For more information email FlexFactor@tri-c.edu.

*The competition will be held at the Manufacturing Technology Center on April 25 for Westshore participants.

Dates: March 21 - April 25
Time: 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Day: Saturday

Manufacturing Technology Center (MTC) | CRN: 31234 - Register here
Westshore* | CRN: 31229 - Register here

Age: 14-18
Cost: $25

Curious how buildings, neighborhoods, and cities come to life? 

Step inside the world of architecture for a full-access experience built just for rising architects and designers. Spend the day with real architects — from college students to firm owners — and discover what it takes to design the future. Learn about education pathways, the professional track and how to become a licensed architect who shapes the world we live in. Also, you will get hands-on experience in Tri-C's Ideation Station, a state-of-the-art fabrication lab, to create a project using design tools and equipment. This is your chance to explore the field, ask questions, and see where your imagination can take you. Lunch will be provided to participants.

Date: Feb. 21
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Day: Saturday

Manufacturing Technology Center (MTC) | CRN: 31688 - Register here

Ages: 13-16
Cost: $675

This 3D Printing Camp is an exciting and interactive program designed to help students explore the capabilities and applications of 3D printing. Students will enjoy hands-on activities as they explore the process of building a 3D printer from scratch, including basic computer and hardware fundamentals. Throughout the camp, they will gain practical knowledge and skills on creating, designing, and printing objects using 3D CAD and get to take their very own 3D printer home at the end of the camp. This camp is one week. Lunch will be provided to campers.

Dates: July 13 - 17
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Day: Monday - Friday

Manufacturing Technology Center (MTC) | CRN: 40060 - Register here

Ages: 11-14
Cost: $400

Explore Tri-C’s Manufacturing Center of Excellence, which includes a state-of-the-art, fully-equipped fab lab. Learn how to brainstorm ideas and make them a reality during lunch-and-learn sessions with professionals who have created their own inventions. Learn about manufacturing from product design and development to product manufacture. In addition, use 2D and 3D modeling software to design, laser and 3D print for product design and development. All of the products you develop and manufacture are yours to keep. This camp is two weeks. Lunch will be provided to campers.

Dates: June 15 - 26
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Day: Monday - Friday

Manufacturing Technology Center (MTC) | CRN: 31698 - Register here

his camp is partially grant-funded through the Department of Labor, ONR.

Ages: 11-15
Cost: $400

Are you interested in science and crime? Do you like playing detective? If so, this is the summer camp for you! Learn how to make casts of footprints or tire prints, take crime scene photos and more. Plus, learn about crime investigation from people working in the profession. This camp is one week. Lunch will be provided to campers.

Dates: July 20 - 24
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Day: Monday - Friday

Advanced Technology Training Center (MATTC) | CRN:40061  - Register here

Ages: 13 and up
Cost:

• Tri-C Tuition for MET 1261
• $400 for Creation Station I

This experience provides an opportunity for students to take a college-level engineering course, MET 1261 Product Ideation and Design I, while participating in the Creation Station summer camp. Students will be concurrently enrolled in both programs, allowing them to learn about the product development process while also learning how to use 2D and 3D modeling software to design, laser, and print their creations. Upon completion of the camp, students will earn three hours of college credit.  No prerequisites are needed for MET 1261. Registration is subject to departmental approval. Participants must register for both courses.  Contact alethea.ganaway@tri-c.edu for more information.  This camp is three weeks. Lunch will be provided to campers.

Dates: July 6 - 24
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Day: Monday - Friday

Manufacturing Technology Center (MTC) | Creation Station I CRN: 40059 - Register here
Manufacturing Technology Center (MTC) | MET 1261 CRN: Departmental Approval

This camp is partially grant-funded through the Department of Labor, ONR.

Ages: 11-15
Cost: $475

Engineering Explorers is an introductory camp to engineering fundamentals and their practical application in the realm of real-world applications to manufacturing. Through hands-on projects, campers will explore different manufacturing techniques, such as metalworking, 3D printing, and electronics production, and their application in design and product creation. This camp is one week. Lunch will be provided to campers.

Dates: July 6 - 10
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Day: Monday - Friday

Manufacturing Technology Center (MTC) | CRN: 40058 - Register here

This camp is partially grant-funded through the Sparkforce Summer Manufacturing Camp Grant. Campers will receive a $150 scholarship toward tuition. Contact Alethea V. Ganaway at alethea.ganaway@tri-c.edu for more information.

Ages: 14-17
Cost: $600

Build and program your own drone! Learn GPS mission planning as you construct and program your own personal quadcopter for flight. Build an obstacle course that you can take home to fly your drone through. Gain experience piloting a drone on a fun and challenging indoor obstacle course. The finished product is yours to keep. This camp is one week. Lunch will be provided to campers.

Dates: July 27 - 31
Time: 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Day: Monday - Friday

Westshore Campus| CRN: 40062 - Register here

Ages: 11-16
Cost: $600

Established in 2006 by the National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA), Project Pipeline is open to anyone interested in becoming an architect or learning how to design a building. This camp is a collaboration between Tri-C and NOMA Cleveland.

Learn about hip-hop architecture, ecoarchitecture/sustainability, modern architecture, and how to sketch and use 2D/3D software. After brainstorming, presenting, and refining your design ideas, you’ll build your design. This camp is two weeks. Lunch will be provided to campers.

Dates: July 20 - 31
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Day: Monday - Friday

Manufacturing Technology Center (MTC) | CRN: 40063 - Register here

Ages: 13-16
Cost: $625

If you are creative and interested in music, then this is the camp for you.  Rock the Fab Lab CLE is a one-week experience for campers at all levels who are interested in making their own guitar in Tri-C's state-of-the-art fab lab.  Campers will learn how to customize and mill a block of wood to build their own guitar to keep! No guitar skills or experience required.  This camp is one week. Lunch will be provided to campers.

Dates: June 29 - July 3
Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Day: Monday - Friday

Manufacturing Technology Center (MTC) | CRN: 40074 - Register here