Experience advanced manufacturing firsthand during Penn College's Precision Manufacturing Mini-Camp, held in conjunction with our campus-wide Open House events. This immersive two-day experience introduces high school students to the technologies, processes, and career opportunities driving today's manufacturing industry. This camp is designed specifically for students currently enrolled in a Manufacturing Career and Technical Education (CTE) program who are interested in exploring advanced manufacturing careers and developing hands-on technical skills.
November 7 – 8, 2026
February 20 – 21, 2027
April 24 – 25, 2027
Hosted in the Gene Haas Center for Innovative Manufacturing, participants will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge machining technologies, learn industry-standard software, and discover how modern manufacturers produce highly complex parts with exceptional precision.
Students will also participate in a special virtual tour of Lycoming Engines, one of the world's leading aircraft engine manufacturers, located right here in Williamsport. During the tour, participants will see classroom concepts come to life on an active production floor and hear directly from manufacturing engineers about the decisions they make every day to balance speed, cost, quality, and accuracy.
Modern manufacturing combines advanced technology, engineering, programming, automation, and problem-solving. This mini-camp offers students a unique opportunity to:
Whether you're considering a future in manufacturing, engineering, automation, or technology, this camp provides a valuable introduction to one of the fastest-evolving industries in the world.
Students will manufacture a custom bottle opener while learning:
Students will advance to more sophisticated machining concepts:
Students will examine machining challenges associated with:
Learn how manufacturers identify parts that require advanced machining:
The National Center for Next Generation Manufacturing is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) under DUE ATE# 2335016. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the NSF.
November 7 – 8, 2026
Registration closed.