2023 C3 Registration Information

2023 NAWCAD Computer Coding Camp (C3)
C3 CAMP BASICS
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Summary
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Session Dates
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Session 1: June 26-29, 2023 (8 AM - 2 PM)
Session 2: July 10-13, 2023 (8 AM - 2 PM)

Location
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Participants will experience an introduction to Raspberry Pi computing, learn how to code through
Scratch, Python, and gaming, and receive exposure to naval careers and opportunities.

NAWCAD Strategic Education Office, 22296 Cedar Point Road, Building 2956, Patuxent River, MD
20670
For your reference, a map showing the camp location is attached to this document.

Camp Coordinator & Point of Contact
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Mrs. Hailey Lord, NAWCAD SEO Education Outreach Coordinator
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Email: [email protected]
Phone: 443-624-2429

NAS PATUXENT RIVER BASE ACCESS & DROP OFF/PICK UP PROCEDURES
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NAS Patuxent River Base Access
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If a parent/guardian does not already have base access, Base Security requires that ALL
parents/guardians obtain a Visitor Pass from the Pass Office and keep their pass on their person at
all times while on base.
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Note: Members of the NAWCAD Strategic Education Office will be in contact with all parent/guardians of
camp participants prior to the start of camp in order to complete security information and arrange pass
pickup prior to the first day of camp, as needed.

Drop Off & Pick Up
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All camp participants must be dropped off to and signed in at Building 2956 between 7:45-8:00 AM.
All camp participants must be picked up at and signed out at Building 2956 no later than 2:00 PM.
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We understand that emergencies and extenuating circumstances can happen. If a camp participant is
going to be absent and/or a parent/guardian is going to be more than ten minutes late picking up their
child(ren), please call or text Mrs. Lord at 443-624-2429.

All individuals picking up a camp participant will be required to present valid government-issued
identification.
If a camp participant will be carpooling with other participants and/or will be signed in/out by
someone other than the parent/guardian listed on their registration form, the individual
driving/signing the participant in/out MUST provide a written signed note from the participants’
parent/guardian that authorizes the Camp Coordinator to release the participant into their
custody.

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DAILY EXPECTATIONS OF CAMP PARTICIPANTS
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General Conduct
○ Demonstrate respect to all staff, peers, materials, and the classroom environment. This includes,
but is not limited to, following directions provided by all staff, using appropriate language, keeping
hands to themselves, and treating all materials with care.

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Lunch & Snacks
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Health Issues/Medications
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Camp participants are required to bring their own lunches and snacks and are expected to remain
on the premises during lunch and snack breaks.
Due to possible food allergies, foods containing peanuts and other nuts are prohibited.
The classroom environment does not have a refrigerator or microwave. Please plan accordingly.
Please notify the Camp Coordinator if a camp participant needs to take any medication(s) during
camp hours and/or has any medical conditions that might impact camp participation. Please be
assured that any information shared will remain confidential.

Electronics & Security
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The use of personal electronic devices (i.e. cell phones, tablets, etc.) is only permitted during
designated breaks and lunch.
Because this camp takes place on an active naval base, there are strict security measures that
must be followed in regards to electronics:
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Only liquids with sealable lids will be permitted near government electronics.
USB devices, CDs, and DVDs are prohibited.
The taking of any photographs and videos by participants is prohibited.
Participants are restricted from accessing any websites on government electronics other than those
directed by the Camp Coordinator.

Dress Code
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Students will have numerous opportunities to interact with Patuxent River Naval Air Station
employees and learn more about naval careers and opportunities. Because of this, appropriate
attire is necessary and must follow the below expectations:
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Students must wear clothing that covers certain body parts. Clothes must be worn in such a way that the
chest, midriff, pelvic/groin area, and buttocks are covered with opaque material.
Clothing displaying or suggesting profanity; sexual activity through graphic images, words, or
innuendos; weapons; drugs/alcohol or drug paraphernalia; violence; or tobacco products may not be
worn, visible, or displayed.
Clothing with identifiable gang/crew representation or paraphernalia may not be worn, visible, or
displayed.
Symbols or messages generally accepted to promote intolerance, hate, racial slurs (for example
Confederate flag, swastika, Ku Klux Klan or KKK) may not be worn, visible, or displayed.
Head coverings may only be worn indoors so long as the student’s face is visible and it does not interfere
with instruction or student safety.

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