Date: April 29th, 2026
Time: 4:30 PM
Location: Camden County High School Media Center
103 US 158 West, Camden, NC 27921
Connect with educators and other industry leaders to align career programs with workforce needs, advocate for work-based learning, and build pathways to certifications for high-demand careers!
👉 Contact Carol Overton, Director of CTE, at 252-335-0831 ext. 114 for details.
Let’s invest in Our Students, Our Future. See you there!
From vibrant Geraniums and Petunias to fresh garden vegetables, we have everything you need to get your garden growing. Plus, check out our selection of indoor favorites like Aloe, Snake Plants, and Succulents!
📅 When: Saturday, April 18 (9 am – 2 pm)
📍 Where: CMS Greenhouse, 246 Scotland Road (Please park in the bus lot!)
🌿 Pricing: Options for every budget, from $3 pots to $15 baskets!
Come say hi and grab some beautiful blooms! 🌻
Can’t make it on Saturday? Visit us during our weekly hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm.
Students Explore Future Careers Through Virtual Reality During Career Development Month
As part of our Career Development Month activities, students had the exciting opportunity to use virtual reality (VR) headsets to explore a wide range of career pathways. This immersive experience allowed students to step directly into real-world environments—from performing medical procedures to operating heavy machinery.
Using VR technology, students were able to:
Experience day-in-the-life scenarios across dozens of professions
Better understand the skills, responsibilities, and environments associated with each career
Discover new interests and possibilities they may not have considered before
Engage with learning in a hands-on, interactive way
The VR sessions were part of our ongoing commitment to helping students develop career awareness and confidence in their future goals. By combining cutting-edge technology with career exploration, we aim to make learning both meaningful and exciting. Students walked away inspired, curious, and more informed about the many opportunities available to them after graduation. We look forward to continuing to bring innovative tools, such as VR, into our career development programming.
During Career Development Month, CMS had the privilege of welcoming back alumnus Hunter Joyner, who returned to speak with our students about his career as a firefighter with Virginia Beach Fire Department and the path that led him there.
Students were engaged throughout the presentation, asking thoughtful questions and gaining a firsthand look at the many possibilities that await them after graduation. They also had the opportunity for donning the turn out gear, giving them experience. Moments like these remind our community of the powerful impact of mentorship and the value of staying connected with our alumni.
We extend our gratitude to Hunter for returning to inspire future leaders and showing our students what is possible when they believe in their potential.
Camden Middle School recently had the distinct pleasure of hosting Brookie B's Lemonade, a truly inspiring young individual who embodies the spirit of entrepreneurship, creativity, and community engagement, during Career Development Month.
Brookie, an accomplished entrepreneur, PBS Kids actor, motivational speaker, and author, brought dynamic energy and engaging stories to us from Sheep Harney Elementary School, where they are currently excelling in the 5th grade.
#thebruinstory
#Ctefornc
🎉 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝟒𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐚𝐦𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐅𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐥🚜 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐄𝐍𝐃! 🎉
🗓️ Saturday, September 20
🕙 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Camden Community Park
📢 𝐈𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐓 𝐀𝐓𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐅𝐎:
🚧 Noblitt Dr. will be CLOSED to all vehicle traffic starting at 9:00 AM.
🚗 Parking & Shuttle Info (9/20):
🅿 General Parking Available At:
⭐ Grandy Primary School (access via Hwy 343)
🚌Shuttle Parking Available at:
⭐ Camden Courthouse Complex
⭐ Camden County Public Library
⭐ Camden County High School
🚌 Shuttle Buses begin at 9:30 AM
– Running continuously throughout the event
– Pick-up/drop-off at all off-site parking locations
– See event map for tram stops along Noblitt Dr.
🚶 Pedestrian Safety:
– Follow signage & stay in designated pedestrian lanes
– Expect extensive walking across athletic fields & tracks
– 🚫 No transportation outside of designated shuttle/tram areas
🎉 Bring the family, wear comfy shoes, and get ready for a full day of fun, food, and local heritage celebration!
📲 Stay tuned for weather updates & event highlights at https://www.facebook.com/CamdenNCHeritageFestival
