Happening on early-out Wednesdays, these experiences are open to all local high school students, and there is no charge for these courses.
Interested in checking out multiple career paths? We encourage students to register for the Law Enforcement and Aviation Exploration Courses. We’ve designed the programs to allow students to attend both, and investigate these exciting potential career tracks.
Fall Registration Now Open!
Career Experiences for Blaine County Students–Enrollment is Free!
Past Experiences
Camp for Aspiring Chefs, Advanced Skills
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
July 13-17, 2026
Ages 12-18
Unleash Your Inner Chef at the Sun Valley Culinary Institute!
Get ready to ignite your passion for cooking and embark on a thrilling culinary adventure! Each day at our camp is a deep dive into advanced techniques, from mastering razor-sharp knife skills to sizzling through frying, dry-heat, and moist cooking methods. And the best part? You'll put your newfound skills to the ultimate test by creating your own delicious lunch every single day!
Space is limited! Sign-up to reserve your spot, registration opens 04/01/2026: https://www.ccefarandwise.org/experiences
Skilled Trades and Carpentry
Date: June 24-26, 2026
Hours: 9:00 AM-3:00 PM
Location: Hailey Community Campus Construction Academy
Ages: Middle and High School Students (ages 11 – 18)
Are you a young person with a passion for creating and building things? Do you dream of mastering the skills of a skilled tradesperson? If so, then our 3-day Skilled Trades and Carpentry Camp is the perfect opportunity for you!
Space is limited! Sign-up to reserve your spot, registration opens 04/01/2026: https://www.ccefarandwise.org/experiences
Conservation & Sustainability Careers Camp
9:00 AM-3:30 PM
June 15-18, 2026
Ages 12-19
Are you ready to tackle some of the world’s toughest challenges so that people and nature can thrive together? Join The Nature Conservancy for a Careers in Conservation experience with hands‑on fieldwork, expert mentorship, and real‑world skill building at Silver Creek Preserve, Rinker Rock Creek Ranch, and other beautiful natural areas. During this experience, you’ll learn from scientists, innovators, ranchers, researchers, firefighters, business owners, and other conservation professionals.
Space is limited! Sign-up to reserve your spot, registration opens 04/01/2026: https://www.ccefarandwise.org/experiences
Camp for Aspiring Chefs, Beginning Skills
10:00 AM-3:00 PM
June 15-19, 2026
Ages 12-18
Unleash Your Inner Chef at the Sun Valley Culinary Institute!
Get ready to ignite your passion for cooking and embark on a thrilling culinary adventure! Each day at our camp is a deep dive into essential techniques, from mastering razor-sharp knife skills to sizzling through frying, dry-heat, and moist cooking methods. And the best part? You'll put your newfound skills to the ultimate test by creating your own delicious lunch every single day!
But the excitement doesn't stop there! We're culminating this culinary journey with a high-stakes "Chopped" style challenge, where you'll face a mystery basket of ingredients and transform them into a masterpiece. Prepare for a week of sizzling creativity, mouthwatering flavors, and the pure joy of cooking! Don't just dream about culinary greatness – taste it! Join us and let your cooking prowess shine, and explore what a career in the culinary arts could be like for you!
Space is limited! Sign-up to reserve your spot, registration opens 04/01/2026: https://www.ccefarandwise.org/experiences
Trades Exploration Youth Career Academy at CSI
7:30 AM-5:00 PM Daily
June 11-12, 2026
Ages 11-17
Ignite your passion for innovation at our dynamic 2-day manufacturing camp, hosted at the College of Southern Idaho! This immersive experience empowers students to dive into the world of modern manufacturing, where they'll design, build, and take home exciting projects each day.
Registration opens 04/01/2026: https://www.ccefarandwise.org/experiences
Law Enforcement Youth Career Camp
8:00 AM-3:00 PM
June 8-10, 2026
Ages 11-14
Space is limited! Sign-up to reserve your spot, registration opens 04/01/2026: https://www.ccefarandwise.org/experiences
Friday, March 6 2026
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Early Out Wednesdays
December 17th, 2025 - March 4th,2026
Early-Out Wednesday Program,
once a month
2:00pm - 3:30pm
September 24, 2025 - May 13, 2026
July 14 – 18, 2025
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
June 23 – 27, 2025
9:00am - 3:00pm
June 16 – 18, 2025
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
June 12 – 13, 2025
7:00 am - 5:30 pm
June 9 – 13, 2025
9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Every Wednesday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
April 2nd - May 21st
Friday, March 7, 2025
9:00 am – 3:30 pm
Every Wednesday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
January 8, 2025 – February 12, 2025
Every Wednesday 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Jan 8th - Feb 26th