Laney High School AIG Update
December 16, 2024
NC State Design Camp: Registration opens January 29th
High School Explorations Residential Camp
Rising 10th, 11th and 12th Grade
JUNE 22 – 28, 2025
An exploratory residential program covering the range of studio disciplines offered at the College of Design: Architecture, Graphic and Experience Design, Industrial Design and Media Arts, Design and Technology. Residential camp projects require more time in the studio, making the daily schedule much like that of an actual College of Design student. Students also participate in evening activities aimed at strengthening their critical creative thinking, deepening their understanding of the design fields, and preparing them for college level study.
Ideal for: This camp is perfect for rising 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students interested in exploring all of the undergraduate studio based majors offered at the College of Design, and experiencing what residential life is like for College of Design students.
Cost: $1500 (includes housing, meals, instruction, supplies, activities, and insurance)
Student-Staff Ratio: 4:1
Seats Total: 120
Sample Program Schedule: Click Here (Please note this is a sample schedule. Final schedules will be sent to registrants in May.)
Registrations after April 11 will incur a $50 late fee.
Design Immersions Residential Program
Rising 11th and 12th Grade
JUNE 17, JULY 13 – 19, 2025
An immersive, pre-college program introducing students to fundamentals of design through the creation of a week-long design project in a studio environment. Prior to camp, students will attend an online summer orientation, on June 17, to gain access to online Design Fundamentals videos and activities, and have the chance to rank their choice of studio projects to complete. During residential week, students will complete one studio project, aiming for portfolio quality work, and participate in critical and creative thinking activities preparing them for college level study in design.
Ideal for: This program is perfect for rising 11th and 12th grade students interested in aiming to complete a portfolio quality project, and experiencing what residential life is like for College of Design students.
Cost: $1550 (includes online prep modules, housing, meals, instruction, supplies, activities, and insurance)
Student-Staff Ratio: 4:1
Seats Total: 100
Sample Program Schedule: Click Here (Please note this is a sample schedule. Final schedules will be sent to registrants in May.)
Registrations after April 11 will incur a $50 late fee.
Bank of America Student Leaders Program (11th & 12th): Deadline Jan. 15th
The Student Leaders Program is an 8-week paid summer internship that provides local youth tangible work experience and insights into the important work of nonprofits in our communities. This year we will select 2 New Hanover County students and place them in a summer internship with a local non-profit. Interns will also receive a week-long all-expense-paid trip to Washington D.C. for our Student Leaders Summit – a conference designed for all of our Bank of America Student Leaders, across the franchise, that focuses on leadership and civic responsibilities. Applicants must be either in the 11th or 12th grade to apply and must be current New Hanover residents. The ideal student should be interested in civics, leadership and/or non-profit work. The application window is open through January 15th. This internship is highly competitive and offers $17 an hour.
Register for the online info session January 7 @ 7:00pm.
Interested applicants can apply for the program by going to: www.bankofamerica.com/studentleaders
Cape Fear River Watch - 2nd Saturday Clean-Up
Each month on the 2nd Saturday, CFRW conducts a community clean-up somewhere in the local Cape Fear area. Clean-ups are almost always from 9am-11am. Anyone can sign-up to join the clean-up event. CFRW staff provide gloves, trash/recycle bags, and grabbers for volunteers. Check the calendar each month as locations are usually TBD until about a week before. You should register to attend so they will have enough supplies. Click on the event in the CFRW calendar to register.
Reagan Mauk
Email: reagan.mauk@nhcs.net
NHHS Office: 509
Laney Office: 401 in media center