CTE Summer Camps
Ysleta Career and Technical Education Summer Camps
MAX capacity per camp is 30 students.
Summer camps will be for all current 7th and 8th-grade students.
Registration closes Thursday, May 21st.
Students may register for multiple camps.
Parents/Guardians/Students will be notified if accepted and/or if the camp is full by May 22nd.
Transportation must be provided by the family of the student attending the summer camp.
Questions or concerns, please contact our CTE Department Mr. Daniel Valdez phone 915.434.0668, email dvaldez3@yisd.net
Register for Camps
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Our camp, “Build, Budget & Sell Your City,” is an exciting, hands-on experience where middle school students get to think, create, and compete while learning real-world skills. The purpose of the camp is to spark curiosity and confidence by introducing students to decision-making, teamwork, and money management in a way that feels fun and meaningful, while also preparing them for the future by developing critical thinking, communication, problem-solving, and financial awareness. The experience concludes with a Shark Tank-style presentation where students pitch their ideas and compete for top honors, all while staying actively engaged, collaborating with peers, and building confidence in a fun, memorable environment that feels more like a game than a traditional class. Click to Register
This summer camp introduces students to Biomedical Science through hands-on lab activities. Students will learn how to properly use microscopes, prepare slides, and observe specimens, including their own cheek cells. They will practice identifying unknown samples by comparing them to known substances. Students will also use micropipettes to measure tiny amounts of liquid through a fun, creative design activity. The camp concludes with an engaging anatomy “autopsy” activity, where students learn basic anatomical terms, safe dissection techniques, and lab safety skills—all designed to prepare them for future biomedical science courses and labs.
This three-day summer course offers students a practical, hands-on introduction to the basics of forensic science. Students will spend their time learning how to collect and analyze physical evidence, covering essentials like fingerprinting, impression casting, and interpreting crime scenes/ blood spatter. By working through a series of lab activities and a simplified mock investigation, students will practice the observation and logic skills used by real-world technicians to solve problems.
Digital Media Lab: Content Creation Camp is a 3-day, hands-on summer camp where students learn the fundamentals of video production by creating their own short films and social media content. Using phones and simple equipment, students will explore camera techniques, lighting, audio, editing, and green screen effects. Students will collaborate in teams to plan, film, and edit original videos, culminating in a fun end-of-camp film festival where their work is showcased.
Participants in this Biomedical summer camp will explore the core foundations of biomedical science and gain insight into the many career pathways connected to the field, including medicine, animal science, biotechnology, healthcare, laboratory research, and other STEM professions. Throughout the program, students will engage in hands-on laboratory experiences using microscopes, micropipettes, centrifuges, and gel electrophoresis equipment, while also practicing microbiology and dissection techniques. These experiences will provide a realistic introduction to the biomedical field and help develop practical skills, strengthen scientific thinking, and gain an understand how biomedical science shapes advancements in health, research, and innovation.
The purpose of this camp is to prepare students to learn the basics of handling DSLR camera equipment. Students will learn how to operate a DSLR camera in manual mode so that they can prepare for the Commercial Photography class during which they will learn several different types of photography. The camp will also prepare the students who would like to join the Salute (yearbook) class or club. Students will learn about portrait photography and action photography. Students will learn how to shoot posed shots and candid shots. How to take sports action shots along with candid classroom shots. They will learn the importance of capturing emotion in their photos. They will learn the importance of photography in our daily lives. They will learn the importance of how good photography makes a difference in social media content.
The EHS Summer Film camp is designed to introduce incoming 8th graders to the fundamentals of video production by guiding them through the process of planning, filming, and editing their own short video. Students will learn essential skills such as camera operation, shot sequencing, and basic video editing, while also building teamwork and creative confidence. Throughout the camp, participants will engage in hands-on activities, collaborate in small groups, and explore real world production techniques used in media careers. This camp will offer a glimpse into the exciting possibilities within the AV pathway.
Bel Air High School is hosting a hands-on STEM Summer Camp for students in grades 2–12 who are interested in robotics and engineering. Campers will build and program VEX robots, learn coding, explore aerospace, mechanical, and electrical engineering, and practice teamwork through TSA-style problem-solving challenges. Activities include robot competitions, 3D printing, design testing, and a final showcase with friendly competitions. Students will gain valuable STEM skills, teamwork experience, and confidence for future classes—and those who complete the camp receive a free Bel Air STEM T‑shirt.
Get ready to step into the shoes of a real detective in our three-day Murder Mystery & Escape Room Camp. The main goal of this camp is to show incoming freshmen that law enforcement is about way more than just what you see on TV—it’s about using your brain to solve the puzzles that others can't. Over the three days, you won’t just be sitting at a desk; you’ll be on your feet dusting for fingerprints, hunting for hidden clues at a "messy" crime scene, and trying to spot who’s lying during a suspect interrogation. The highlight of the week is our final "Escape Room" challenge, where your team will have to crack codes and solve forensic riddles before the timer hits zero to catch the killer. If you love solving mysteries, working with a squad, and hands-on action, this is the perfect way to jumpstart your high school experience.
Step into the fast-paced world of competitive robotics with our VEX Robotics Camp, inspired by this season’s exciting game, “Push Back.” In this dynamic challenge, teams design, build, and program robots to score points by strategically moving game elements, controlling goals, and outmaneuvering opponents on a 12’ x 12’ field."
This Animation Summer Camp will introduce students to the exciting world of animation while building creativity, confidence, and storytelling skills through hands-on experiences. Students will develop a strong foundation in animation principles using both traditional and digital techniques. Throughout the camp, students will create a variety of projects, including flip books to understand motion and timing, stop-motion animations using cameras and clay to tell stories, and kinetic typography projects that combine text, movement, and music. In addition to creating animations, students will learn important production skills such as storyboarding, editing, and adding sound effects, while also collaborating with peers and working independently. By the end of the camp, each student will have a collection of original work and a deeper understanding of how to bring their ideas to life through animation.
The Parkland Robotics & Engineering Summer Camp’s focus will be to provide incoming freshmen students with the opportunity to gain experience and knowledge in the world of Robotics and to familiarize themselves with the VEX V5 Robotics tools and equipment which they will use in the Engineering Foundations program of study at the high school level. Some of the skills and students that students will gain from this summer camp include, programming using VEXcodeV5, building using VEX V5 parts, learning to use an Engineering Notebook. Students will be have access to our all the tools available in our Robotics Workshop to create machines as they apply the engineering design process in creating interactive machines through fun hands-on activities.
The camp will feature hands-on activities designed to introduce students to the medical field. Instruction will include CPR, first aid, and aseptic techniques, providing students with practical, real-world skills. Texas Tech University will support the program by lending and providing simulation equipment to enhance the learning experience.
Overall, our goal is to create an engaging and enjoyable environment where students can actively learn while developing foundational healthcare skills.