Five Day-Long Camps Slated for July
For the past five years the National Corvette Museum has
hosted an automotive-themed “Vette Camp” to introduce kids to the world of cars
and Corvette. This summer, the Museum has teamed up with the Edelbrock Family
Foundation to bring not one, but five camps combining cars with other exciting
themes.
“We have a lot of repeat campers each summer, so we decided
to come up with some themed day-long camps to provide variety while still
offering some of the favorite automotive activities,” said Museum Education
Coordinator, Kellie Steen. “We think
this summer’s camps will attract new campers to the Museum, and give kids the
opportunity to pick and choose their favorite topics. It will also give us the opportunity to host
a lot more kids than we have in the past.”
The themes of the camp include Minecraft (July 9 and 30),
Sinkhole Science (July 20), Superhero Science (July 27), and Wild Weather (July
31). In addition to the themed activities, campers will have the opportunity to
ride in a Corvette, tour the GM Bowling Green Assembly Plant and/or participate
in a discussion and Q&A with a Corvette Plant engineer. Each camp is 8:00
a.m. until 4:00 p.m. C.T. with early drop off and late pickup available. The
cost is $45 per child, per camp and online registration is available at
www.corvettemuseum.org.
The Edelbrock Family Foundation was formed with the purpose
of bringing together like-minded organizations that share a passion for
providing education and training for America’s youth. “We hope to foster a new
generation of automotive industry leaders, entrepreneurs, innovators, enthusiasts
and more,” said Vic Edelbrock, Jr. The
Edelbrock Family Foundation also supports Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine
Challenge, Campus Cruisers, Automotive Education Alliance, Patriot Outreach and
Rev’ved Up For Kids.
In addition to the summer camps, the funding supports the
Museum’s drivers’ education programs. In
2009 the Museum purchased two educational driving simulators, offering hands-on
learning for drivers of all ages. Today, the Museum’s Drivers’ Safety Academy
offers a number of courses, from Tire Rack Street Survival to Car Control and
Situational Awareness Clinics, older driver courses through AARP, Powder Puff
Mechanics and International Driving classes.
Programs utilize facilities at the Museum and NCM Motorsports Park,
combining classroom instruction and hands-on training. For a complete list of classes with
descriptions and upcoming dates, visit www.corvettemuseum.org.
