JACKSONVILLE, Fla. \u2014 Florida State College at Jacksonville is offering a variety of summer camps for high school students across Duval and Nassau counties, giving teens a chance to explore new interests and prepare for life after graduation. <\/p>\n
The camps run throughout the summer and cover topics like artificial intelligence, health careers, college readiness, biotechnology, and dance. Several programs are free, making them accessible to many students in the area. <\/p>\n
Students can take part in hands-on learning experiences, gain exposure to potential career paths, and build skills that will help them succeed in college and beyond. <\/p>\n
Available camps include: <\/p>\n
AI Summer Bootcamp<\/p>\n
FSCJ Nassau Center<\/p>\n
June 8 \u2013 12 <\/p>\n
8:30 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m. <\/p>\n
Introduces high school students (incoming 9th \u2013 12th) to artificial intelligence concepts, applications and career opportunities. Enjoy hands-on learning, industry exposure and ethical considerations to prepare students for an AI-driven future.<\/p>\n
Cost: $340 <\/p>\n
Camp Genome: NextGen Biotech Camp at FSCJ<\/p>\n
Advanced Technology Center, FSCJ Downtown Campus<\/p>\n
June 15 \u201318<\/p>\n
9 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.<\/p>\n
A four-day, hands-on Biotechnology Bootcamp for high school students (incoming 9th \u2013 12th) and science teachers. Participants will conduct hands-on biotechnology activities such as DNA\/RNA extraction, PCR amplification, gel electrophoresis, microscopy, spectrophotometry, and data analysis.<\/p>\n
Cost: Free<\/p>\n
Health Careers Exploration Session 1<\/p>\n
FSCJ North Campus<\/p>\n
June 15 \u2013 19<\/p>\n
9 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.<\/p>\n
The camp will expose students to a variety of health careers: Nursing, Cardiovascular Technology, Radiography, Histologic Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant, Emergency Medical Services, Respiratory Care, Dental Programs, and Medical Billing\/Coding. Supported through a partnership with Sunshine Health.<\/p>\n
Cost: Free<\/p>\n
Level Up Summer College & Career Readiness Bootcamp<\/p>\n
FSCJ Downtown Campus<\/p>\n
June 22 \u2013 27<\/p>\n
8 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m.<\/p>\n
Designed for rising juniors and seniors, this program focuses on preparing students for college and future careers. <\/p>\n
Cost: $25<\/p>\n
Health Careers Exploration Session 2<\/p>\n
FSCJ North Campus<\/p>\n
July 13 \u2013 17<\/p>\n
9 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.<\/p>\n
The camp will expose students to a variety of health careers: Nursing, Cardiovascular Technology, Radiography, Histologic Technology, Physical Therapist Assistant, Emergency Medical Services, Respiratory Care, Dental Programs, and Medical Billing\/Coding. Supported through a partnership with Sunshine Health.<\/p>\n
Cost: Free<\/p>\n
Level Up Summer College & Career Readiness Bootcamp<\/p>\n
FSCJ Downtown Campus<\/p>\n
July 13 \u2013 17<\/p>\n
8 a.m. \u2013 3 p.m.<\/p>\n
Designed for rising juniors and seniors, this program focuses on preparing students for college and future careers. <\/p>\n
Cost: $25<\/p>\n
Shape\/Shift Summer Dance Camp<\/p>\n
FSCJ South Campus<\/p>\n
July 27 \u2013 31<\/p>\n
10 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m.<\/p>\n
Dancers age 16 and up are invited to train with Jacksonville Dance Theatre Artistic Director and FSCJ Director of Dance, company dancers and guest artists in a five-day intensive for professional and pre-professional dancers. Explore contemporary technique, improvisation, composition and company repertory, culminating in a staged performance on August 1.<\/p>\n
Cost: $550<\/p>\n