Dates: July 6-10, 2026
Grades: 6th–12th
**LADIES! We suggest registering for this camp unless you are at the advanced level!
Duration: 1 Week
Capacity: Limited to 20 students
Skill Level: Beginner-focused – no experience needed

Get ready to spark your creativity and build something incredible from the ground up! Strobel Welding Camp: Beginner #2 is designed for students who are curious about welding and excited to learn new, hands-on skills in a fun and supportive environment.

This week-long camp is perfect for first-time welders and those with limited experience who want to explore metalworking, gain confidence, and discover potential career pathways in the skilled trades.

What You’ll Learn:
Campers will receive guided, beginner-friendly instruction in four essential welding processes:
•MIG (Metal Inert Gas)
•TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas)
•Stick (Shielded Metal Arc Welding)
•OA (Oxy-Acetylene)

With step-by-step instruction and hands-on practice, students will learn foundational techniques while creating their own welding projects.

Camp Experience:
•Welding Instruction Location: Central City High School Welding Shop (Central City, NE)
•Instructor: Alex Stocker, Agricultural Education Instructor
•Campers will train in a real welding shop, gaining practical experience in a safe, structured setting while building both individual and group projects.
•Participants will stay at The Leadership Center in Aurora, NE, where they’ll enjoy comfortable lodging, great meals, and fun evening activities (including fishing and swimming).
•Daily transportation to the welding shop and industry tours is included.

What’s Included:
•Daily hands-on welding instruction
•Lodging and meals at The Leadership Center
•Recreation and evening activities
•Transportation to all camp locations and tours
•Industry tours and guest speakers
•Personal welding gear to keep: helmet, gloves, and welding coat

Camp Highlights:
•Beginner-friendly instruction with no prior experience required
•Hands-on projects in a real shop environment
•Small group size (max 20 campers) for personalized support
•Introduction to welding careers and industry exposure
•A fun, engaging week of learning, building, and creating

Whether you’re trying welding for the first time or just getting started, this camp is your chance to learn valuable skills, make new friends, and discover what you can create with your own two hands.

Join us for a week of fire, fun, and fabrication—space is limited, so register early!

Additional Information
•If the camp fills, you may join the waitlist by emailing Abby@tlcaurora.org
•All campers are required to stay at The Leadership Center for the full duration of camp
•No refunds will be issued
•Tuition may be transferred to another camper for this year. Tuition may be deferred for one year only. All transfer or deferral requests must be completed by July 3, 2026