CTE Summer Intensive Program Oportunity
We are excited to announce a summer program being offered by Bel Air Middle School staff through the Bel Air Rec at Bel Air Middle School this summer! We’d love for you to join us for some of the fun activities we have in store this summer.
CTE Summer Intensive Program...Code It, Film It, Construct It: Building Tomorrow's Innovators Today! – Bel Air Recreation Council (see flyer below)
Do you love technology and engineering? Are you looking for something fun to do this summer? This is the opportunity for you!
CTE Program Descriptions:
Interactive Media: The Interactive Media program introduces students to the exciting world of digital content creation and multimedia production. This program aligns with industry standards and provides foundational skills for careers in film, television, social media, and digital marketing. Students will gain hands-on experience with the complete production process from concept to final product, developing technical proficiency and creative storytelling abilities that are highly valued in today's digital economy.
Coding - The Coding program offers students an introduction to computer programming and software development, which are among the most in-demand career fields. Students will learn logical thinking, problem-solving, and the fundamentals of different programming languages. This program provides a foundation for future career paths in software engineering, web development, app creation, and game design. Skills gained through this program are transferable across numerous industries as technology continues to drive innovation in the workplace.
Engineering - The Engineering program introduces students to the design thinking process, spatial reasoning, and fabrication techniques used in modern engineering fields. Through hands-on projects and access to cutting-edge technology like 3D printers, students will develop technical skills and creative approaches to solving real-world problems. This program builds foundational knowledge for careers in mechanical engineering, product design, manufacturing, architecture, and other STEM-related fields.
Program Information:
Who will be teaching? Mrs. Castellano, Mrs. Orsini and Mrs. Podgorski are the co-directors of the summer program. They are all CTE teachers at Bel Air Middle School with over 20 years of teaching experience each. Mrs. Castellano will be your guide through the wild world of interactive media , Mrs. Orsini will spearhead awesome engineering creations, and Mrs. Podgorski will ignite imaginations with coding fun!
How it works: Students will experience all three areas of coding, interactive media AND engineering during the weeklong session.
Location: Bel Air Middle School
Dates:
Week 1: July 13-16, 2026 (Mon-Thurs)
Week 2: July 20-23, 2026 (Mon-Thurs)
One or both weeks MAY be attended if desired
Hours:
Session 1 (morning): 8-11 AM
Session 2 (afternoon):12-3 PM
Sign up for morning and/or afternoon
Ages: rising 6th graders - rising 9th graders.
What to bring: A laptop/Chromebook, snack and refillable water bottle
Policies:
Drop off -
Session 1 (morning): 8:00 a.m. at Bel Air Middle School annex entrance
Session 2 (afternoon): 12:00 p.m. at Bel Air Middle School annex entrance
Pick Up -
Session 1 (morning): promptly at 11:00 a.m. at Bel Air Middle School annex entrance
Session 2 (afternoon): promptly at 3:00 p.m. at Bel Air Middle School annex entrance
Emergency contact information must be provided prior to program start.
For more information visit https://belairrec.org/cte-summer-intensive-program/.
Registration Link: registration.teamsnap.com/form/56443
Please reach out to Mrs. Castellano (Sandra.castellano@hcps.org) if you have any questions.
Don’t wait… register today! Spots are filling up quickly!
