June 7 - 11, 2010
The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum is proud to announce our first annual summer camp. This camp is geared towards high school aged students. Summer Camp will include instruction on all aspects of railroading including railroad terms, signals, how steam and diesel engines work, the history of trains, and the math involved in the running of trains.
Students will also participle in a group project. The shop foreman will introduce students to the project and they will be supervised by shop workers. This project may include, washing a car, painting a caboose, or another project deemed acceptable by the foreman. Along with these hands on experiences, students will also participle in a field trip on Friday.
General Information:
Location: Drop off at Grand Junction Station
Classes at East Chattanooga Depot
Dates: June 7-11, 2010
Time: Drop off at 8:00am
Pick Up at 5:00pm
Ages: 13-17
Cost: $250.00 per person (includes lunch each day)
Attendance: Limited to 12 persons
Dress Code: Jeans, close-toed shoes & a long sleeve shirt for in the shop. (Students may wear a short sleeve during class and at lunch)
STUDENTS WILL EXPERIENCE:
· Locomotive Repair & Restoration
· Railroad history interpretation
· Signaling
· Switching
· Blacksmithing Demonstration
· Field trip to Hiwassee for a trip on the historic loop
· Cab ride
There will be a Code of Conduct that students will be expected to follow.
Due to the physical demands of certain activities in the shop, students will need to be in a reasonable physical health.
Due to Federal Regulations, students will not be allowed to have cell phones during camp.
On Friday, June 11, 2010 at 6:30-7:00 pm we will close out the week with a small gathering of family. The students will be able to show off their accomplishments from the week.
To register, please call 423.894.8028 extension 13.
