EUGENE, Ore. — Lane Community College is excited to host dynamic summer camps for high school students, including those providing hands-on experiences in diesel mechanics and culinary arts. These camps offer unique opportunities for students to explore new skills and potential career paths in a fun and engaging environment. Participants will be selected through a lottery system, ensuring an exciting chance for all interested students to actively engage in their futures – all at no cost. For more information and registration, visit lanecc.edu/summercamps.
Diesel Camp
Dive into the world of diesel mechanics with Lane’s annual Diesel Camp. High school students will get a behind-the-scenes look at what makes diesel-powered freight trucks and hydraulic excavators operate. Highlights include:
- Hands-On Experience: Operate highway trucks and heavy equipment.
- Engine Disassembly: Learn by taking apart a diesel engine.
- Field Trips: Visit local diesel repair shops for real-world insights.
- Dates: July 8-11, 2024
- Time: 9 AM – 3 PM
- Location: Main Campus, Lane Community College
Junior Chef Academy
Discover the art of cooking with the Junior Chef Academy. This camp offers high school students the chance to develop culinary skills through hands-on lessons in cooking and baking. Key features include:
- Culinary Techniques: Learn informal techniques and proper kitchen etiquette.
- Safety and Time Management: Gain essential skills to manage time and ensure safety in the kitchen.
- Confidence Building: Develop the confidence to succeed in culinary endeavors.
- Dates: July 15-18, 2024
- Time: 9 AM – 1 PM
- Location: Main Campus, Lane Community College
Transportation to and from the camps is the responsibility of the participants, but free parking is available on campus, and Lane Transit District (LTD) buses serve the LCC main campus.
For more information, visit lanecc.edu/summercamps or contact Early College Advisor Brenda Williams at williamsb@Lanecc.edu.
Lane Community College educates over 15,000 students annually at six locations across Lane County and online. Students and alumni from all 50 states and 79 countries create more than an $675 million dollar impact on the local economy, helping to support more than 8,900 local jobs. Lane provides affordable, quality, professional technical and college transfer programs; business development and employee training; academic, language and life skills development; and lifelong personal development and enrichment courses.