CAMP DRIVE AGENDA

Day 1

Camp will run from 8:30 to 4:30, with registration beginning at 8:00. During the day, there will be a guest speaker, tool truck tours, and 5 hands-on sessions for each attendee. All meals and snacks will be provided.

Day 2

Camp will run from 8:30 to 1:00. During the day, there will be 3 hands-on sessions for each attendee. We will end the day with a fun pit crew competition. Awards will be presented from 12:30-1:00 and parents/guardians are encouraged to attend the awards ceremony.

ENGINE TEAR DOWN

In this session, each attendee will get the opportunity to install spark plugs and wires on an engine, while learning why those are important and how to test to see if they are working. Be aware, this session might get LOUD when the instructor fires up the engine!

ALIGNMENT

In this session, each attendee will learn how to tell if a vehicle is not aligned using the computerized alignment machine. They will then get the opportunity to help the instructor adjust several items on the vehicle and watch on the computer to see if the alignment improves. Attendees will also learn why it’s important to have a properly aligned vehicle.

COMPUTERIZED TESTING

In this session, attendees will see how using computers can assist in determining what is not properly functioning on a vehicle. Attendees will learn how to read graphs showing RPMs and wheel speed sensors. This session is definitely going to be exciting for anyone who loves video games!

BRAKES

In this session, each attendee will learn how to tell the difference between a good brake part and a bad brake part, how to test brake fluid and then get the opportunity to help the instructor install new brake parts. Attendees are going to discover their love for different types of tools in this session!

TIRES

In this session, each attendee will learn how to safely take a tire off a vehicle, and then put it back on the vehicle. They will also get to learn how to search for a leak in a tire and then each get to try and find the leak in a tire using the dunk tank and spray bottles!

WELDING

In this session, attendees will each get to learn how to use a wire feed welder, get to see a plasma cutter in action and will even get to weld their own metal sculpture to take home!

hvac

In this session, attendees will get to see first hand, how a vehicle creates hot and cold air to keep the inside of a vehicle comfortable. We’ll also get to see glow in the dark dye used to track refrigerant leaks and we’ll even boil water without heating it up to show how pressure affects fluids and gasses.

OIL CHANGES &
gENERAL MAINTENANCE

The oil change/general maintenance session will be going over not only oil changes, but the basics of car maintenance. This will be a fun session for everyone because it’s the job that almost all of us learn to do first and we’re looking forward to getting to share that experience with the attendees!