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Rochester Community and Technical College Summer Camps

Academic Camps

CARE Summer Bridge Program - Algebra

The CARE Summer Bridge Program seeks to attract, support and retain graduates from Rochester Public Schools with the desire to attend RCTC. RCTC believes strongly in the capabilities of these students and offers the Bridge Program as a supportive introductory environment for those who choose to attend RCTC. The program is designed to help ease the students’ adjustment to college life and build a foundation for academic success. The registration deadline is June 16, 2025 or until the camp is full.

  • Dates: June 16-July 23

  • Eligibility: Students entering college at RCTC in Fall 2025 and are recent graduates of Century, John Marshall, Mayo, MNSync Online or Rochester ALC high schools who score at the appropriate level as a result of their Multiple Measures Course Placement.

  • Camp Focus: Algebra, College Readiness, STEM

  • Contact: Jamie Johnson, Jamie.Johnson@rctc.edu

 

CARE Summer Bridge Program - ENGL 1118

CARE Summer Bridge Program seeks to support and retain graduates from Rochester Public Schools who have attended RCTC for at least a year without completing ENGL 1118. RCTC believes strongly in the capabilities of these students and offers the Bridge Program as a supportive environment for those who choose to complete the program. The program is designed to continue building a foundation for academic success through retention and completion. The registration deadline is June 2, 2025 or until the camp is full.

  • Dates: June 2-July 28

  • Eligibility: College freshmen who graduated from Rochester Public Schools and have completed ENGL 1117 with a grade of 'C' or better.

  • Camp Focus: English

  • Contact: Jamie Johnson, Jamie.Johnson@rctc.edu

 

CARE Summer Bridge Program - English and First Year Experience

The CARE Summer Bridge Program seeks to attract, support and retain graduates from Rochester Public Schools with the desire to attend RCTC. RCTC believes strongly in the capabilities of these students and offers the Bridge Program as a supportive introductory environment for those who choose to attend RCTC. The program is designed to help ease the students’ adjustment to college life and build a foundation for academic success.

  • Dates: June 12-July 25

  • Eligibility: Students entering college at RCTC in Fall 2025 and are recent graduates of Century, John Marshall, Mayo, MNSync Online or Rochester ALC high schools who score at the appropriate level as a result of their Multiple Measures Course Placement.

  • Camp Focus: College Readiness, English 

  • Contact: Jamie Johnson, Jamie.Johnson@rctc.edu

 

Middle School Career Academy

Middle school camp is a free camp at the Heintz Center at Rochester Community and Technical College. It is held June 10-13, 2025  for current sixth graders and seventh graders who want to learn about careers. We have eight pathways with hands-on, experiential learning. The pathways are: agriculture, culinary & hospitality, construction, health sciences, information technology, manufacturing, public & emergency services, and transport. The registration deadline is May 1, 2025.

  • Dates: June 10-13

  • Eligibility: Entering grades 6-8

  • Camp Focus: Career Exploration, Computer Science, Engineering, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Welding 

  • Contact: Jami Schwickerath, Jschwickerath@ssc.coop