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MAY 2018
The free, two-day camp was held June 4-5, 2018 at Community Initiatives, Inc. located at 201 Church Ave in Greenwood S.C. Camp Exploration introduced students (girls ages 13-17) to a variety of career industries by welcoming speakers from several professions, virtual career tours and assessments as well as daily field trips.
Read the story from the Index-Journal.
- Kristen Louden CPA speaks to the youth about her academic and career journey during Camp Exploration.
- Paul Ambrose of JPPA, Inc. speaks to youth about the 150 year history of Park Seed Gardens.
- Camp Exploration youth learn about germination at Park Seed.
- Park Seed teaches youth about germination during the P.H. Carmichael Foundation’s Camp Exploration 2018.
- Camp Exploration youth in the Park Seed garden.
- Camp Exploration youth complete an activity at Park Seed.
- Camp Exploration youth at Park Seed after completing their activity.
- Park Seed hosts youth in its gardens during the P.H. Carmichael Foundation’s Camp Exploration 2018.
- Students complete online career assessments and tours during the P.H. Carmichael Foundation’s Camp Exploration 2018.
Agenda/Itinerary
June 4, 2018
8:15 a.m. | Breakfast
9:30 a.m. | Morning Speaker: Jillian Coleman, Realtor
10:45 a.m. | Break
11 a.m. | Virtual Tour Career Assessment
12:15 p.m. | Lunch with Mentors
2:00 p.m.| Trip to the Benjamin E. Mays Historic Site
4:00 p.m. | Afternoon Assembly and Dismissal
June 5, 2018
8:15 a.m. | Breakfast
9:30 a.m. | Morning Speaker: Kristen Louden, Accountant
10:30 a.m. | Break
11 a.m. | Trip to Park Seed and Meeting with Speakers (horticulturalist, merchandising and marketing)
12:15 p.m. | Lunch at Park Seed Gardens
1:30 p.m.| Virtual Tour Career Assessment
3:30 p.m. | Closing Session
Schedule tentative
*Please note an emergency form is required for participants under 18 years old. Upon receipt of your application, you will be given the form to complete and return.