The Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation (OPSF) is excited to announce its upcoming Career and Technical Education (CTE) Summer Camps for rising 6th and 9th-grade students across the district. These free, hands-on summer programs are designed to introduce students to high-demand career pathways while developing essential skills in creativity, leadership, teamwork, and technical proficiency.
Camp offerings include:
• AI Masterminds: Innovate with Intelligence at Fort Walton Beach High School
• NextGen Engineers: Build the Future at Niceville High School
• Builder Academy: Building Tomorrow at Meigs Middle School
• Justice Leaders: Lead with Integrity at Baker School
• Web Explorers: Explore. Design. Launch. at Shoal River Middle School
• Creative Coders: Design the Web at Davidson Middle School
• EMR: Start Your Rescue Skills at Crestview High School
• EMR: Jump into Action at Crestview High School
The district is proud to partner with the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation, whose sponsorship helps provide camp supplies and snacks for participating students. In addition, the Emergency Medical Responders Summer Camps are supported by a partnership with The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, which helps expand opportunities for students interested in healthcare and emergency response careers.
“We are incredibly grateful to the Okaloosa Public Schools Foundation and The Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation for investing in opportunities that inspire and prepare our students for the future,” said Superintendent Marcus Chambers. These Career and Technical Education summer camps provide students with hands-on, real-world experiences in high-demand fields such as artificial intelligence, engineering, construction, public safety, web design, and emergency medical response. By exposing students to these career pathways at an early age, we are helping them discover their passions, build confidence, and develop the skills needed to succeed in tomorrow’s workforce. I also want to sincerely thank our dedicated teachers and staff who are giving their time during the summer to lead these camps and create meaningful learning experiences for our students. Their passion and commitment continue to make a lasting impact on the lives of children across Okaloosa County.”
All camps are offered free of charge to students and will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Transportation will not be provided. Space is limited, and registration will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
Parents and guardians should register early due to limited availability. To register, families may click on each camp name to access the registration form or visit the CTE website. Note that registration deadlines apply.
For additional information, please contact Morena Mannucci with the Okaloosa County School District Career and Technical Education Department at Morena.Mannucci@Okaloosaschools.com.