Summer Enrichment Programs
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College Summer Camps 2025
Rowan-Cabarrus Community College is excited to offer summer enrichment opportunities for school-aged children, ages 8-18 for Summer of 2025. Camp topics include welding, STEM, sewing, drone technology, construction, Spanish and creativity.
Registration opens on March 3, 2025
Camp sizes are limited so sign up today!
Camp prices are listed with each individual camp description.
Discount Available
- Sibling Discount of 5% (for brother and sister campers)
- Multi-camp Discount of 5% (for campers taking two more camps)
Registration Information
Thank you for your interest in Rowan-Cabarrus Community College’s Summer Enrichment programs!
To register for a camp please complete the following registration form: Summer 2025 Camp Registration. NOTE: If you have more than one camper, please complete a form for each one.
After you have submitted your registration, please click the following link to make payment: Payments
Making payment:
- Select Education Payments.
- Select the State.
- Select payment entity “Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.”
- Select “Summer Camp” payments as your payment type.
- Click the green “make payment” button then enter your payment information.
- Enter registration payment amount.
2025 Summer Camps
Week 1 – June 9-13, 2025
Welding Warriors: Where Welding is So Hot, It’s Cool!
Instructor: Dakota Rios and Steven Seeley
Date: June 9-13, 2025
Time: 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ages: 9-12 grade students
Location: South Campus – 1531 Trinity Church Rd., Concord
Building: S202
Room: 108 & 110
Cost: $180
Camp Description: Welding is a high-demand, high paying career with opportunities in a diverse array of working environments! Join us for 5 jam-packed days of fun as you experience a completely hands-on summer enrichment program that teaches you the basics skills necessary for welding metals in a fully functioning welding lab! The goal of this summer program is to provide an opportunity for students to experience the art of welding as they use SMAW (STICK) welding, GMAW (MIG) welding, oxy-acetylene torches and CNC Plasma machines to create a take-home project they will want to keep forever!
Drone Technology
Instructor: Ute Lentz
Date: June 9-13, 2025
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ages: 12-14
Location: South Campus – 1531 Trinity Church Rd., Concord
Building: TBD
Room: TBD
Cost: $150
Camp Description: Discover the physics of flight and learn about drone technology in a fun way. Career fields involving drones are predicted to grow tenfold by the end of the decade. Use this fun opportunity to practice your flying skills by creating mock missions and programming drones to complete the missions autonomously. During the camp, you will earn The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) required by the FAA for flying your own drones.
Week 2 – June 16-20, 2025
Fashion Design & Sewing Camp
Instructor: Ute Lentz
Date: June 16-20, 2025
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ages: 12-16+
Location: Cabarrus Business and Technology Center – 660 Concord Pkwy N, Concord
Building: CBTC
Room: 202
Cost: $125
Camp Description: Learn to sew and tap into your creative potential this summer! If you are looking for a unique, creative, and skill-based camp experience – you’ve found it! From fiber to yarn to fabric, from 2D fabric to 3D clothing, you will learn about the history of fashion, garment design and pattern construction. You will choose a pattern, cut out the pieces, and sew the details. Then choose notions, embellishments and finishings to create your own design for a fashion show on the final day.
Improv On the Go
Instructor: Matthew Charity
Date: June 16-20, 2025
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Ages: 11-18
Location: South Campus – 1531 Trinity Church Rd., Concord
Building: S203
Room: 207
Cost: $150
Camp Description: Want to improve your listening skills, boost confidence, collaborate better and have fun? Improv shapes students’ minds to think on their feet and form creative ideas on the spot. Students will learn a sense of humor about the world that can benefit them in social and learning environments. Students will work on being creative, spontaneous, shedding nerves and anxiety, connecting with peers, being part of an audience, being brave, going with the flow, teamwork, quick thinking and so many other important and fantastic skills. Through it all, students will see their self-confidence increase while exploring their own creativity and how group trust and teamwork make for an amazing and hilarious improv camp. Our goal at Improv on The Go is to educate, entertain and promote laughter… “When in doubt, have fun.”
Week 3 – June 23-27, 2025
STEM: Trip around the World (Ages 8-12)
Instructor: Ute Lentz
Date: June 23-27, 2025
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ages: 8-12
Location: North Campus – 1333 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury
Building: N103
Room: 109
Cost: $125
Camp Description: Hands-on investigations of discoveries by various cultures (e.g. Roman aqueducts)
STEM: Trip around the World (Ages 11-14)
Instructor: Ute Lentz
Date: June 23-27, 2025
Time: 1-4 p.m.
Ages: 11-14
Location: North Campus – 1333 Jake Alexander Blvd S, Salisbury
Building: N103
Room: 109
Cost: $125
Camp Description: Hands-on investigations of discoveries by various cultures (e.g. Roman aqueducts)
Week 4 – July 14-18, 2025
Construction
Instructor: Ray Powell
Date: July 14-18, 2025
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ages: 9-12 grade students
Location: Wonder Career Center – 551 E C Street, Kannapolis
Cost: $125
Camp Description: Do you like working with your hands…. Come learn about the construction industry through hands-on activities like building small structures, using tools safely and exploring different building materials all in a fun and supervised environment.
Week 5 – July 28-August 1, 2025
Basic Spanish
Instructor: Ivette Yost
Date: July 28-August 1, 2025
Time: 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Ages: 8-15
Location: Cabarrus Business and Technology Center – 660 Concord Pkwy N, Concord
Building: CBTC
Room: 202
Cost: $90
Camp Description:
Dive into the World of Spanish This Summer!
Looking for a fun and educational summer activity for your child? Join our Spanish Summer Camp for an exciting journey into the Spanish-speaking world! Designed for kids aged 8-15, this immersive camp combines language learning with creativity, games and cultural exploration. Students will be introduced to fundamental vocabulary, grammar, reading, writing and speaking skills, as well as cultural traits that will allow them to communicate through written and oral exercises.
Daily Language Adventures:
- Learn basic Spanish words, phrases and conversations.
- Learn common greetings, farewells, pronunciation, definite/indefinite articles, nouns and adjectives.
- Learn the colors, numbers, days, months and telling time.
- Interactive lessons focused on themes like food, animals and hobbies.
- Hands-on games or crafts inspired by Spanish-speaking cultures.
- Storytime and role-play to practice vocabulary in fun scenarios.
- Sing or dance to popular Spanish songs and Latin rhythms.
- Explore the traditions, holidays and landmarks of Spanish-speaking nations.
Improv On the Go
Instructor: Matthew Charity
Date: July 28-August 1, 2025
Time: 1 p.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: 11-18
Location: South Campus – 1531 Trinity Church Rd., Concord
Building: S203
Room: 207
Cost: $150
Camp Description: Want to improve your listening skills, boost confidence, collaborate better and have fun? Improv shapes students’ minds to think on their feet and form creative ideas on the spot. Students will learn a sense of humor about the world that can benefit them in social and learning environments. Students will work on being creative, spontaneous, shedding nerves and anxiety, connecting with peers, being part of an audience, being brave, going with the flow, teamwork, quick thinking and so many other important and fantastic skills. Through it all, students will see their self-confidence increase while exploring their own creativity and how group trust and teamwork make for an amazing and hilarious improv camp. Our goal at Improv on The Go is to educate, entertain and promote laughter… “When in doubt, have fun.”
Summer Enrichment Programs FAQs
Who can attend the camps?
Kids ages 8 and up can attend camps. However, some camps have a specific age limit. Please be sure to review the age range listed in the camp description.
When are the camps offered?
The dates and times for all camps are listed on the flyer and with each individual camp’s description. Camps meet for half days Monday through Friday from either 9 a.m.-12 p.m. or from 1-4 p.m., except for the Welding camps which meet from 8 a.m.-12 p.m.
Where are camps located?
We will be holding Summer Camps on the Concord (Trinity Church Rd), Salisbury and CBTC (Concord Parkway) campuses. The Construction camp will be held at the Wonder Career Center in Kannapolis. Locations are listed for each camp, along with dates and times. Before camp, parents will receive confirmation emails, which will include directions to the specific campus and the location of the classroom.
How much do the camps cost per session?
Camp prices range from $90-$180. Camp prices are listed with each individual camp’s description.
When are payments due?
Full payment is due at the time of registration to hold a place for your child. Camps will be filled on a first-paid, first-served basis. Instructions for payment are provided under registration information.
Are there any scholarships or discounts available?
While Scholarships are not available for Summer Camp Season 2025, we encourage you to take advantage of the sibling and multiple camp discount*.
- Sibling Discount of 5% (for brother and sister campers)
- Multi-camp Discount of 5% (for campers taking two more camps)
*Only one code may be used
What if I need to cancel?
Cancellations will be accepted for any reason up to 2 weeks before the camp start date. Cancelations due to virus or illness will be accepted at any time. After the camp start date, refunds will be prorated based on the number of days the camper attended before the onset of symptoms. Please do not send your child to camp if they are exhibiting symptoms of illness or have been exposed to any sickness.
What if a session is canceled?
If Rowan-Cabarrus Community College cancels a camp for any reason, you will be offered the opportunity to select another available session or be provided a full refund.
Can sessions be changed after registration?
Transfers to another camp session may be made if space is available. If there is a price difference, then payment must be made to reserve a seat for your child.
What about snacks and lunch?
You may send a snack or a drink for your child as you choose. A small snack and water will be provided by Rowan-Cabarrus Community College.
How should campers dress?
Comfortable clothes and closed-toe shoes (no flip-flops) are preferred. No short shorts, tank tops, or offensive language on any article of clothing will be permitted. Please pack an extra layer in case the camper finds the air conditioning inside the building to be too cool.
What do campers need to bring/not bring?
All materials for camps are included in the registration fee unless otherwise noted. If your camper brings a cell phone, it can be used only for emergencies during camp time.
What if my child needs to take medications or has special needs while at camp?
Special needs should, to the extent possible, be specified on the registration form. Any prescription medication the camper must take during camp must be labeled by the pharmacy with the camper’s name; over-the-counter medication must be accompanied by a parent’s note and clear instructions.
How will the camp handle first-aid or emergency care?
First aid kits are available on all campuses. In the event of an emergency every attempt will be made to contact the parent or one of the specified alternative emergency contacts while seeking medical assistance.
For More Information
Contact Tabitha Harrison (tabitha.harrison@shorinji-kempo.net, 704-216-3545)