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BOGALUSA, LA – Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC) is proud to announce its upcoming Future Makers Summer STEM Camp, a three-day enrichment initiative designed specifically for up to 50 middle school students in grades 6–8 in Washington Parish. Hosted at NTCC’s Sullivan Campus in Bogalusa, this immersive camp is designed to introduce students to high-demand technical fields and spark early career awareness.
Scheduled for July 14–16, 2026 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. each day, the camp is funded in part by a partnership with the Drax Foundation and LCTCS. Thanks to this generous support, registration is entirely free for all youth participants, and snacks, drinks, and camp T-shirts will be provided.
The hands-on, project-based curriculum will utilize the NTCC Gator Innovation Station and focus on cutting-edge technical disciplines:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Automation
- Information Technology
- Robotics
Core Goals and Outcomes:
The Future Makers initiative is driven by clear benchmarks to support the local community by expanding Access to STEM Learning and strengthen the Collegiate Pipeline, by provide participants with direct information regarding relevant academic programming and technical training paths available right at NTCC.
“Sparking an early interest in STEM is about showing students that science and technology aren't just subjects in a textbook—they are tools to build the future. This camp is designed to ignite that creative spark in our local youth, aligning their natural curiosity with the growing workforce demands of our region.” — Taryn Spikes-Webb, Outreach Program Manager
Registration Information:
Due to lab capacity and material limits, pre-registration is strictly required; absolutely no walk-ups will be permitted. Parents and guardians are encouraged to secure their student's spot early.
For registration visit https://northshorecollege.forms-db.com/view.php?id=188095.
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About Northshore Technical Community College
Northshore Technical Community College (NTCC) is a comprehensive college with a rich history of providing workforce training and academic pathways to universities across the state of Louisiana. Beyond the traditional classroom and workforce training opportunities, NTCC provides opportunities for students seeking our Adult Education, ESL, and YouthBuild programs. NTCC is comprised of its Main Campus in Lacombe, Hammond Area Campus, Direct Connect Campus at Southeastern Louisiana University, Florida Parishes Campus in Greensburg, Sullivan Campus in Bogalusa, and the Livingston Parish Campus in Walker. In 2015, NTCC was recognized by the Brookings Institute as the first in the nation for economic value of its graduates. The Chronicle of Higher Education named NTCC in 2019 as seventh fastest growing colleges from 2007-2017. NTCC was also awarded the Greater New Orleans Top Workplaces by The Times-Picayune and The New Orleans Advocate every year since 2018. For more information about NTCC, visit www.northshorecollege.edu.
