EXPLORE Summer Career Camps

EXPLORE Summer Career Camps offers Healthcare Heroes Camp, Builders Camp, and Team STEAM Camp. Healthcare Heroes Camp includes medicine, bacteria and germs, CPR and first aid, and healthcare careers. Builders Camp includes hands-on construction and design projects with experienced instructors, and Team STEAM Camp includes robotics, sustainability, and coding activities.

Programs

• EXPLORE Summer Career Camps — Fairfield County students entering grades 6, 7, and 8 · Free camps; first come first serve; doors open at 8:30am; drop-off no later than 9:00am; pick-up by 12:00pm; students attending schools in Fairfield County only.
• Healthcare Heroes Camp — Fairfield County students entering grades 6, 7, and 8 · Explore medicine, bacteria and germs, CPR and first aid, and healthcare careers.
• Builders Camp — Fairfield County students entering grades 6, 7, and 8 · Hands-on construction and design projects with experienced instructors.
• Team STEAM Camp — Fairfield County students entering grades 6, 7, and 8 · Science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities including robotics, sustainability, and coding.

At a glance

• Ages: 11–13 years old
• General schedule: Doors open at 8:30am. Students must be dropped off no later than 9:00am and picked up by 12:00pm.

About the provider

The program was established in 2020. The Workforce Center’s mission is to empower youth and adults with the skills and knowledge needed to achieve meaningful employment. All camps are free, enrollment is first come first serve, and registration is not complete until a confirmation email is received.

All camps are provided at no cost to families. Camp is for students attending schools in Fairfield County only (rising 6th, 7th and 8th graders).

What families say

“I didn't think my child would enjoy the "construction" camp but he LOVED it. I asked if he would want to do the camps again and he said yes so quickly! Thank you for all the work that goes on behind the scenes to make it happen!” — Parents Testimonials

“My daughter was initially not interested in the camps but each of the 3 she went through quickly became her favorite. She learned so much and was excited each day to tell us what she learned. She's excited to come back next year to try more!” — Parents Testimonials

Last updated October 16, 2026.