***Online Registrations are now open***
Butte County CTE is excited to offer camps for middle grade students that combine fun with the development of powerful career skills!

Summer 2026 Summer Camp Offerings: Intro to Welding (2 weeks available; same camp repeats)
Note: All camps run Monday through Thursday from 8:30am-11:30AM
  • Intro to Welding, Week of June 8th:
    • Monday - Thursday, June 8th - 11th, 2026
    • 8:30am - 11:30am
    • Location: Butte County CTE Welding Facility, 2145 Park Ave, Suite 7, Chico
  •  Intro to Welding, Week of June 15th: 
    • ​Monday - Thursday, June 15th - 18th, 2026
    • 8:30am - 11:30am
    • Location: Butte County CTE Welding Facility, 2145 Park Ave, Suite 7, Chico​

Why Career Skills Camps?

Middle school students are at the perfect age to be exposed to career possibilities and begin career planning. Butte County CTE is proud to partner with local agencies to provide camps focusing on career technical education skills to students in grades 6-8. 

Our middle school camps allow students to:
  • Build new skills
  • Provide career exploration
  • Consider high school career pathways

Parent & Student Testimonials

Entrepreneurship Camp
  • "If you are reading this review, stop and sign up your child now. This camp really ignited some great conversation with my son. Starting your own business should be exciting, well thought-out, creative and beneficial for everyone. This camp covered all of it."
  • "My daughter was so excited for this camp. She has dabbled in creating a couple of small businesses. This camp really helped by giving her tools, practical applications and continued passion to keep moving forward. Thank you!"
  • "(My camper) had a great time and really enjoyed collaborating with her peers! We would definitely recommend this camp."
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Welding Camp
  • "This camp has been incredible for my daughter. She has gained an impressive amount of skills and knowledge in one week."
  • "Finding activities in the summer for teenage boys is tough. Welding was the perfect program for my son to be exposed, explore and engage in an activity that is a pathway to a career."

Photos from Past Camps