The Apprentice Academy Announces its 2nd Annual Manufacturing Camp!

Online, June 18, 2010 (Newswire.com) - The Apprentice Academy Announces its 2nd Annual Manufacturing Camp!

South Bend, Ind.-The Apprentice Academy of South Bend, Indiana, is pleased and excited to announce their second annual Manufacturing Camp for Kids will be held in July of 2010!

The Apprentice Academy, begun in 2007 in partnership with Vincennes University and Vincennes University Business & Industry, specializes in providing training without traditional barriers to the Michiana area. Manufacturing courses, such as Precision Metalworking and Welding, make up half of the course offerings along with Health Occupation training.

The Manufacturing Camp for Kids is a fun and interactive way for middle-school aged children to learn about the world of manufacturing. Kids will complete hands-on projects they can take home, watch demonstrations of manufacturing processes and tour local businesses, such as Value Tool and Engineering, a local machine shop. There will also be a special appearance by an Indianapolis 500 race car and driver!

The Manufacturing Camp will run July 19-23 during the day from 10 AM to 2 PM. This camp was designed for children ages 11 to 14. It is FREE for all children who would like to participate! Lunch will be provided to campers daily and will be donated by local area member companies of the National Machine Tool Association.

If you are interested in covering this event or know a child who would be interested in attending, please call Theresa Marzotto, Executive Assistant, at (574) 234-5918 or email [email protected].

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