Camp set for Gwinnett middle school students

Gwinett County middle schoolers will have an opportunity to learn new skills and explore career opportunities this summer. A camp for middle schoolers is being offered in June through the Grayson High Technical Education Program. Registration has started and runs through May 15. Rising 7th, 8th, and 9th graders in the Gwinnett County school system will have a chance at the camp to explore careers in culinary arts, digital medial design/animation, robotics, music technology, photography and video broadcast journalism. The camp will be June 10-13, with morning and afternoon sessions. Students also can register for a full-day robotics class. Info: 770-554-7083 or www.graysontech.org

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