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Camp NASCAR

Navigating Automobile Safety, Collisions, And Robotics

Presented by Appalachian State University GEAR UP

Registration opens: March 1st 2026
WHEN July 13 – 17
WHERE Appalachian State University
WHO Current 9th, 10th & 11th Graders

Camp Goal

To increase student interest and engagement in robotics and computer science while recognizing the history of NASCAR in North Carolina.

Target Audience: Students interested in computer science and coding.

Highlights

  • Instruction provided by App State Physics Faculty.
  • Coding machines to complete a racing obstacle course.
  • External field trip opportunity.
  • Capstone competition on Day 5 in which families are invited to attend.
Camp Details & Logistics
Camp Times

Day 1: 12:30pm – 4:30pm
Days 2-4: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Day 5: 8:30am – 12:30pm

Meals

Overnight: 4 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners at the dining hall on campus.
Day Campers: 4 breakfasts and 5 lunches.

What's Included

Meal cards, residence hall rooms, all materials for the competition, and travel for the field trip.

Overnight Needs

XL Twin sheets, pillow, blanket, towels, washcloths, toiletries, and suggested shower shoes.

REGISTRATION PROCESS

Registration opens March 1 at 8:00am and closes March 31 at 5:00pm.

  • First come, first served basis: Just because registration is open does not mean automatic acceptance.
  • Accepted campers must complete all required paperwork before May 15.
  • Waitlist: Students will be notified of change in acceptance on May 18. Paperwork for these campers is due by May 30.

For more information please visit: bit.ly/48q3ILr

LEA Financial Obligations

  • Travel to App State (unless provided by families for day campers).
  • Stipends for Chaperones if desired.

Chaperone Requirements

  • Ratio: 1 Chaperone per 10 students.
  • Follow local protocols regarding mixed-gender groups.
  • GEAR UP staff will be on campus to support during camp hours.

FRIDAY, JULY 17 - FINALE

Competition and Mini-Campus Tour Experience

Family Units are invited to attend! Lunch is provided for campers. Families can purchase additional meals. Camp ends at 12:30.

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EARN YOUR WINGS

Take flight at our FREE Aviation Camp!

Get ready for an unforgettable 3-day aviation adventure! Connect with aviation professionals, enjoy an exclusive tour and activity at GE Aerospace, explore the Sullenberger Aviation Museum, and visit top post-secondary aviation programs. To top it all off, take to the skies with a flight experience at Wilkes County Airport!

This is one experience you don't want to miss! ✈️

JULY 6-8
Camps are available to rising 10th-12th grade public school students from Wilkes, Ashe, or Alleghany counties.

Contact:

Lacey Kilby

336-838-6204

[email protected]

WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE | GEAR UP NC APPALACHIAN PARTNERSHIP

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August 4-5

Explore exciting careers in the dental field, tour dental programs at a variety of colleges, connect with Wilkes Community College faculty, and gain hands-on experience inside WCC’s state-of-the-art dental lab.

Camps are only available to rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade public school students in Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany counties.

Contact:

Lacey Kilby

336-838-6204

[email protected]

WILKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE | GEAR UP NC APPALACHIAN PARTNERSHIP