2025 CTE Career Exploration Summer Camps

2025 Summer Camp information planning is in progress!

Check back often for information updates regarding these exciting summer camp opportunities to learn about career paths and spark student interest in their future!

Camp Information

Location: All camps will begin and end at the Mtn Heritage High School campus.

Transportation: Transportation to and from Mtn. Heritage High School is not provided as part of the camp. Transportation to and from any camp activities as part of that camp will be provided. Note: Students who are not enrolled in a NC Public School may participate but will need to provide their own transportation on any field trips.  

Lunch: Lunch will be provided for campers.

Cost: All camps are free!

For Students: Who will be in 7th - 10th grades in the 2025-2026 school year.

Come join us to explore careers and learn about career opportunities in various industries!  Whether you choose to attend one camp or multiple camps, it is a great opportunity to start setting goals for your future.   Each camp will be hands-on and engaging for students and many include field trips and tours.  

Registration: Opening soon!

A Taste of Ag Camp

July 7-9, 2025

Maximum Number of Attendees: 16

This camp explores the link between agriculture and nutrition and helps students connect with their community while seeing how food production impacts food supply. Join us to visit local farms to learn about dairy farming, beef cattle farming, and vegetable farming. Campers will return to Mountain Heritage High School to learn how to use the commodities being produced on the farms in meal planning and preparation.

Health Science Careers Camp

Dates: July 14-15, 2025

Maximum Number of Attendees: 18

Interested in the medical field? Join us to learn about career options!

Be Your Own Boss Camp

Dates: July 21-23, 2025

Maximum Number of Attendees: TBD

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to start your own business and be your own boss? Or have you had a great idea for a produce or service? At this entrepreneurship camp, you will learn how to use your idea for a product or service to make money!

This will be a three-day, hands-on interactive camp where students will learn if they have what it takes to be a small business owner. We will travel to explore some of Burnsville's small businesses, hear first-hand how they started their business, and visit Mayland Community College's Small Business Center in Spruce Pine.

STEM Camp

Dates: July 21-22, 2025

Maximum Number of Attendees: 18

Come join us for an exciting hands-on STEM camp designed for students interested in science, technology, engineering, and math! As part of the camp experience, students will visit the Mayland Earth to Sky Park where students will explore the wonders of space and astronomy while learning about NASA's missions and innovations. Students will also visit a hands-on museum where they will engage in interactive exhibits that bring STEM concepts to life. Through the exciting field trips, students will deepen their understanding of STEM in the real world and spark their curiosity for future careers in science and technology!

Aviation Camp

July 28-29, 2025

Maximum Number of Attendees: 18

If you are interested in aviation, flying or operating an aircraft, this camp is for you! The camp is packed with fun activities for future aviation enthusiasts. Students will learn about careers and nearby education opportunities to pursue those careers!

Heavy Equipment Camp

Dates: TBD

Maximum Number of Attendees: TBD

Learn the basics of heavy equipment operation by using simulators and seeing equipment in operation. Students will get to visit a construction site and see heavy machinery in action while exploring career opportunities!