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Summer Camps

CiTi Summer Camp Offerings

This summer, CiTi BOCES is launching exciting summer enrichment opportunities for elementary and early middle school students across Oswego County.

  • Summer CHIP Camp 2026
    Create. Hack. Innovate. Play.

    Get ready for three days of hands-on fun, creativity, and exploration at CHIP Camp—hosted at CiTi BOCES Mexico Campus!

    Who Can Attend?
    Students enrolled in an Oswego County school district and entering 6th or 7th grade in Fall 2026 (currently in grades 5 or 6).

    Camp Dates & Time
    July 7–9, 2026
    8:30 AM – 2:30 PM daily
    Campers are expected to attend all three days.

    Location
    CiTi BOCES Mexico Campus

    Registration Info

    • Apply by: May 15, 2026
    • One form per child
    • Space is limited—submission does not guarantee enrollment

    Notification
    Confirmation emails will be sent by June 1, 2026 to the address provided.

    Sign Up for CHIP Camp Here

  • Community Schools Career Exploration Camp - Unearth Your Future
    Elementary Career Exploration Camp for Grades 5–6
    July 13–17, 2026 | CiTi BOCES Mexico Campus

    Help Students Dig Into the Possibilities—Before High School.
    Careers don’t start with resumes. They start with curiosity.

    Unearth Your Future invites local industry partners to help elementary students excavate their interests, uncover their strengths and discover how real careers are built—right here in Oswego County.

    By introducing careers in a hands-on, age-appropriate way, we help students begin building their future long before important academic and career decisions are made.

    WHY START EARLY?

    By fifth and sixth grade, students are already forming ideas about:

    • What they’re good at
    • What they enjoy
    • What careers feel “possible”

    Without early exposure, many career paths remain buried. Unearth Your Future changes that—by letting students explore careers the same way archaeologists explore the past: hands-on, curious and guided by experts.

    WHAT STUDENTS EXPERIENCE

    • 200 students entering Grades 5–6
    • A week-long summer camp
    • Hands-on career “Dig Site” rotations aligned to career
    • clusters
    • Guided reflection through an Archaeologist’s Journal
    • A culminating Student Career Museum & Family Celebration
       

    Students will:

    • Identify their personal “treasures” (strengths and interests)
    • Explore careers across multiple industries
    • Discover how local businesses and organizations build our community


    PROGRAM DETAILS

    Eligibility:
    Students must be registered in an Oswego County school district and entering Grade 5 or 6 in Fall 2026 (currently in Grade 4 or 5).

    Dates & Time:
    July 13–17, 2026
    8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. daily

    Location:
    CiTi BOCES Mexico Campus

    Attendance:
    Campers are expected to attend all five days.

    Sign Up for Unearth My Future Career Camp here!

     

  • Guardians of the Lake Ontario Sanctuary Camp
    Empowering the next generation of sanctuary guardians!

    • Who Can Attend: Incoming 4th and 5th grade students.
    • Dates: August 10–14, 2026
    • Time: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM daily
    • Transportation, breakfast and lunch provided

    What to Expect:

    Answer the ultimate question: What does it mean to be a Lake Ontario Sanctuary Guardian?

    • Hands-on exploration
    • Field trip to Sterling Nature Center
    • Student choice of project based on interest


    Why It Matters: This camp is designed to grow regional awareness and stewardship, helping students understand our shared responsibility to protect the Lake Ontario National Marine Sanctuary.

    Sign Up for Lake Ontario Sanctury Camp here!

Looking to Teach?

This summer, CiTi BOCES is launching exciting summer enrichment opportunities for elementary and early middle school students across Oswego County, and we are looking for passionate educators to join us. If you are looking for a meaningful summer opportunity to engage students through hands-on, creative and unique enrichment experiences, this is a great chance to be part of something special. Join us in helping students explore careers, discover new interests and build connections to their community. We are seeking:

Coordinators
Teachers
School Counselors
Teaching Assistants

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