Friday, May 13, 2016

Science Gurus: A Way to Get Some Community Service in Your Area of Interest

Camp Invention will be held at Rocky Branch Elementary School the weeks of June 6-10 and June 13-17. The camp's top priority is to provide quality programming in the fields of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. So our unrivaled program presents essential STEM concepts through the most creative hands-on activities.

Rocky Branch is looking for 10th, 11th, and 12th graders to help as Leadership Interns.This opportunity builds leadership skills through formalized training and practical experience, introduces entrepreneurial and intellectual property concepts, strengthens college applications and provides a meaningful setting to complete required volunteer hours. The Leadership Intern serves as a role model to participant and primary liaison between parents and the program’s Director. Leadership Interns represent the Camp Invention program and brand. They help create an environment of fun, learn strategies to encourage collaborative learning, build the trust and respect of parents and assist in providing a safe environment for participants. It is often the role of an outstanding Leadership Intern that makes the Camp Invention experience most memorable for participants.

Here are a few additional benefits of volunteering.
  •  Discover how to build teamwork and guide a team
  •  Learn techniques to inspire creativity in others
  • Apply newly acquired leadership skills in a dynamic environment
  •  Get inspired to be creative and learn about Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) concepts, as well as innovation through program content
  •  Develop an understanding of Intellectual Property concepts and their connection to future economic prosperity
  •  Learn entrepreneurial concepts through the lens of innovation and invention.
  •  Gain an increased awareness of personal leadership strengths and receive feedback from adult staff
  • Set themselves apart when applying for colleges, universities, scholarships or considering future employment
  • Earn up to 40 community service hours


If  you are interested in volunteering one or both weeks, please email  Jolaine Whitehead at whiteheadjolaine@gmail.com or Angela Harris ataharris@oconeeschools.org.