The Educational Talent Search program will host three camps this summer. The camps will be offered on SCC’s campus. All camps are free to students. Enrollment is limited in all camps, so students are encouraged to enroll early. A snack and a meal card for lunch will be provided daily. Registration forms and instructions for the registration process can be found below.

STEM Music Camp

June 24 – 27 | 8:30am – 12:30pm
6th – 12th-grade students
Hands-on activities will focus on songwriting, beat making, podcasting, creative writing, and more. Students will also learn about careers in the music industry, copyrights, audio editing, and have an opportunity to create their own beats.

Fill out the application below and send to any Education Talent Search Employee (contact info is below):

2024 STEM Music Camp Application

STEM Science Camp

July 8-11, from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
6th, 7th, and 8th graders
Hands-on activities will focus on biology, physics, chemistry, engineering, technology, and math. Students will also learn about various careers in the science industry.

Fill out the application below and send to any Education Talent Search Employee (contact info is below):

2024 STEM Science Camp Application

Camp Cardiac Care

July 15 – 18 | 8:45am – 4pm
9th – 10th-grade students
Camp Cardiac Care is filled with hands-on learning in nursing, medical lab technology, phlebotomy, nurse aide, EMT, CPR, and first-aid training. The camp is great for students interested in exploring a career in allied health.

Fill out the application below and send to any Education Talent Search Employee (contact info is below):

2024 STEM Music Camp Application

Current ETS participants interested in receiving free tutoring should contact their coordinator immediately to make this request. All tutoring must be pre-approved by the ETS office.

• Central Middle School
• East Columbus Jr./Sr. High School
• South Columbus High School
• Tabor City School
• West Columbus School
• Whiteville High School

ACT

• Test Dates
• Register Online
• Sample Questions

SAT

• Test Dates
• Register Online
• Practice Tests

COLLEGE INFORMATION

• College Board
• College Foundation of NC

FINANCIAL AID

• FAFSA Website
• FAFSA on the Web Worksheet

FREE ONLINE SCHOLARSHIP SEARCHES

• College Board Scholarship Search
• FastWEB

MOTIVATIONAL ACTIVITIES

• Tutoring
• Workshops on time management, goal-setting and decision-making
• Trips to college campuses
• Individual and group counseling sessions
• Biannual newsletter

CAREER INFORMATION

• Occupational briefs
• Trips to area businesses to learn more about job opportunities
• Description of courses offered at institutions of higher education
• Career interest and skill testing

COLLEGE ADMISSION INFORMATION

• Admission requirements
• How to apply
• Application fee deferments
• Testing dates and deadlines
• SAT fee waivers
• College application and resume workshops

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE

• Information about financial aid programs and application deadlines
• Financial aid application forms and assistance in their completion
• Scholarship information