MILFORD – SCC Tools Camp 2012, formerly known as Nuts, Bolts and Thingamajigs, is a camp for high school students taught on the SCC campus in Milford.
Machine Tool Technology instructor Kirby Taylor explained that the purpose of the camp is to teach high school kids about different manufacturing fields not covered in their high schools.
One of the fields the camp will cover is manufacturing engineering, where students will learn about drafting and design within manufacturing.
Another area is weld fabrication, where the students use welders, shears and break bending to complete a project.
Non-destructive testing is another field the Tools Camp will cover. This field is very important to airplane manufacturing and maintenance, and students will learn about using x-rays and ultrasonic technology.
The last day of the Tools Camp will be spent in the machine shop. This day will teach students about the basics within the field. One of the common student projects for this day is to build a hammer that students will take home with them.
The camp will have 12 students and 6 instructors so that the students will be able to get as much instructor input as possible and to ensure safety.
For the camp, a tuition fee of $29 will go towards students’ meals.