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Teens looking for something to do this summer while earning some cash may consider this camp at the Edna Martin Christian Center.

The center’s Summer Works program offers high school juniors and seniors a chance to learn about college and careers. 

Students will do three weeks of skills training followed by three weeks of work experience. There will also be college visit opportunities. Lunch will be provided, and participants will receive a $1,000 stipend. 

Program hours will be from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and the camp will run from June 2 to July 11. 

How to sign up

You can apply for the program online. To apply, you must be part of the class of 2025 or 2026 and live in Marion County. Applicants will also have to provide a professional reference from a teacher, counselor or employer. 

For more information, contact Alexus Moore amoore2@ednamartincc.org or 317-348-0159. 

Applications are open through May 1. 

Claire Rafford covers higher education for Mirror Indy in partnership with Open Campus. Contact Claire by email claire.rafford@mirrorindy.org, on most social media @clairerafford or on Signal 317-759-0429. 

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Get college prep and career help at summer camp

by Claire Rafford, Mirror Indy
April 17, 2025

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