Summer Learning Opportunities

Camp Infinity at GRCC This Camp Infinity summer tech camp comprises a series of sessions designed to introduce girls entering grades 5 through 8 this fall, to computer and internet technologies through hands-on activities. Each session aims to engage them in age-appropriate topics, spanning game design, app development, and robotics programming. June 23 -27, 2025 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Camp Infinity at GRCC

Chat & Read Summer Camp Chat and Read Summer Camp offers an 8 week program run by local speech-language pathologists who are ready to continue your child's progress in reading, speech sound production, and/or language skills! They offer a variety of service models, including play groups, group sessions, and individual sessions! Chat & Read Summer Camp

CMU CampMed CampMed is a two-day intensive summer educational experience that stimulates interest in science and medicine for high school students interested in medicine or other health-related fields. This two-day event is scholarship-based and provided at no cost to the student. CampMed is sponsored by the CMU College of Medicine and the Mid-Central Area Health Education Center. CMU CampMed

Fab to Finish Camp DeWys Manufacturing in Marne MI is hosting Fab to Finish Camp the week of July 21-25, 2025 for students ages 13-17.Through hands-on experiments and projects, guest speakers, and a plant tour, campers will learn about the various types of industrial finishing including electrocoating, liquid coating, powder coating and how they make things we use every day not only look great, but last longer. At the end of the week, student will get to take home a small powder coated Jeep. Fab to Finish Camp

GVSU STEPS 2025 Science Technology & Engineering Preview Summer (STEPS) Camp is a day-camp preview of science, engineering and technology for rising 7th and 8th grade students. The theme of airplane flight is utilized to integrate technical classes and recreational activities, all the while encouraging social development and personal growth. Week 1: June 9-12, 2025 & Week 2: June 16-19, 2025 GVSU STEPS 2025

GVSU: Forage 2 Farm Camp This four-day immersive STEM camp will provide students with hands-on experiences in foraging and sustainable agriculture. Running July 14th -17th 2025 at the GVSU Allendale Campus. Through hands-on activities in foraging, farming, and ecology students will learn where our food comes from and how it impacts the environment around us. Analyze issues that farmers face today and see Science in nature right in their own backyard. Visit GVSUs farm, walk the ravines on our Allendale campus with a forager, and meet industry professionals in this fun outdoor camp. Forage 2 Farm

Lionardo Summer Art Camps Art camps available for ages 3-15. Each camp features a unique theme inspiring creative exploration and artistic fun! Lionardo Summer Art Camps

MASC/MAHS Summer Leadership Camp The Michigan Association of Student Councils and Honor Societies (MASC/MAHS) Summer Leadership Camp provides an opportunity for students to experience lessons in leadership, communications, group activities, and goal setting. Through this competitive process, students in grades nine through 12 receive scholarships to attend camp. Summer Leadership Camp is held at Albion College during the week of July 20-25, 2025. Every year, SET SEG receives hundreds of applications from throughout Michigan and awards up to $30,000 in full scholarships to high school students. MASC/MAHS Summer Leadership Camp

Raspberry Pi Youth Coding Camp Raspberry Pi Youth Coding Camp is hands-on camp using drones, circuits, coding, games, and more in a fun interactive setting for students ages 11-14. This 5-hour hands-on class introduces students to coding and real-world computing through guided Raspberry Pi activities in small group stations. Raspberry Pi Youth Coding Camp

Water Career Camp For 6th - 9th Graders! Campers will participate in hands-on experiments, activities and tour worksites in West Michigan to see all of the careers that make up a public works system and the vital role they play in our communities. Dates: July 22-24, 2025 & July 29-31, 2025 Water Career Camp

WMCAT Summer Camps West Michigan teens entering grades 7-12 can enroll now for WMCAT's Summer camps. Camps are offered in four-day sessions, dates to be determined. Whether students are ready to expand their tech skills or express themselves through a new art medium, WMCAT has something for everyone! Each studio is led by local teaching artists and professionals. WMCAT Summer Camps

WMCI Middle School Summer Camp What are WMCI summer camps? At the West Michigan Construction Institute’s Construction Summer Camp, you will gain hands-on experience with technology and construction directly from construction leaders. Camp sessions this year will take place from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the following dates: June 17-18, June 24-25, July 15-16, 2025. WMCI Middle School Summer Camp

WMU Summer Programs ATYP holds summer programs for bright students each summer. No qualification necessary—all students can participate. Summer camps for 2025 will be held in person on WMU's campus. Camps are primarily for students going into 6th to 9th grade. Each camp costs $150 with half-off scholarships available if you qualify for free or reduced lunch. Contact the ATYP office for details by email. Some camps have a materials fee. There is a $10 late fee if you register after June 1. WMU Summer Programs

Alma College Summer Camps Opportunities for students in grades 2-12. Topics include STEM, research, art, music and more! Alma College Summer Camps

Amped Virtual Reality Camp Camps are designed for ages 8 - 13 in the following STEM areas: coding, robotics (building and coding), electronics, and 3D printing! Children are grouped by age and skill level. Amped Virtual Reality Camp

Aquinas College Summer Camps Immerse yourself in a wide range of inclusive and hands-on summer camps -- from a dozen awesome athletic camps to Seriously Fun Jazz to Innovative Science Explorations to building your own fantasy world in an epic Roleplay Gaming Adventure! Opportunities available for students entering grades 5-12. Visit the link for more information on the opportunities available. Aquinas College Summer Camps

Art Camps at Grand Rapids Art Museum GRAM Summer Art Camp provides children and teens ages 4 through 15 with the opportunity to experience creativity and innovation in a unique and transformative Museum setting. Campers take part in observation and discussion in the Museum’s galleries and explore hands-on art making activities in GRAM Studio. Campers will be immersed in collaborative problem-solving through enriching communication and creativity. Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 Noon. Art Camps at Grand Rapids Art Museum

Aviation Summer Camp at Western Michigan University Western Michigan University runs a week long summer camp for high school students focusing on the exciting field of aviation. Previous Aviation Summer Camps have been a great success filled with good memories, friends, flying, and exceptional content! Camp is open to high school students. Aviation Summer Camp at Western Michigan University

Blandford Nature Center Seasonal Camps Only a few spots remain for these popular camps, offered to children ages 4-12. View the Summer Day Camp Brochure to see camp dates, age groups, and themes. If the camps you were hoping to register for are sold out, you are encouraged to sign up for a spot on the waitlist! Blandford Nature Center Seasonal Camps

Calvin University - Summer Camps Calvin University offers a variety of camps for kids and youth, ages 6–14, designed to help them bridge the gap between one school year and the next. Visit the link to learn more about the different camp themes available. Calvin University - Summer Camps

Camp Curious - Grand Rapids Public Museum This summer, kids pre-K through high school can explore the wonders of science, history, culture and more at the GRPM through a variety of camp offerings. The GRPM offers options for single day or multi-day camps with a variety of camp themes, running from mid-June to mid-August. Camp Curious - Grand Rapids Public Museum

Camp Invention A program of the National Inventors Hall of Fame®, Camp Invention: This year’s all-new program is designed to ignite wonder, encourage confidence and build essential STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) skills through collaborative, creative problem solving. As campers join their friends in so much hands-on fun and excitement, they will be blown away by their discoveries and STEM successes! Two programs available in the GR area- North Godwin Elementary School and Allendale Middle School. Camp Invention

Civic Camp - Girls June 22-28, 2025, held on the campus of Michigan State University. Current juniors who are interested in civics and government and have considered seeking careers in public service are encouraged to look into the opportunity of Girls State and Boys State, offered by the American Legion. It offers students a seven-day mock government program that is fast paced, interactive and includes campaigning, debating, voting and electing mock local and state leaders. Civic Camps- Girls

Civic Camp - Boys June 22-28, 2025, held of the campus of Grand Valley State University- Allendale. Current juniors who are interested in civics and government and have considered seeking careers in public service are encouraged to look into the opportunity of Girls State and Boys State, offered by the American Legion. It offers students a seven-day mock government program that is fast paced, interactive and includes campaigning, debating, voting and electing mock local and state leaders. Boys State 2025 will be held at Grand Valley State University. Civic Camp - Boys

Cornerstone University Summer Camps Cornerstone University offers a number of camps for students in grades 3-12! Athletes, musicians, aspiring nurses and creative writers will find themselves right at home with their summer programs while being challenged to build on the skills and knowledge that they already have. Cornerstone University Summer Camps

Frederik Meijer Gardens Summer Camps A wide variety of classes for adults, children, and parent/child pairs are offered year-round, and engaging summer camps for children ages 4 to 14 are also offered each summer. Camps vary from week-long to 1-day camps and run from mid-June through mid-August. Learn More

GR Kids Camp List Our friends over at Grand Rapids Kids have also been assembling a fantastic list of summer camps. While ours has more of a career focus, theirs covers all sorts of other fun topics like sports, dance, traditional summer camps, and more! Check it out. GR Kids Camp List

Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Summer Camps Sessions are filling up fast! Please call to be put on a waitlist. Camp still available for students who have completed grades 7 through 12 by June 2025. This camp is an excellent opportunity for both beginners and veteran performers to experience what it’s like to be part of a fully produced musical at Civic! Grand Rapids Civic Theatre Summer Camps

Grand Valley State University Summer Camps GVSU is hosting a wide variety of academic summer camps for students ages elementary through high school. The Regional Math and Science Center is offering Forage 2 Farm, Advanced Manufacturing Camp, and Young PI’s Summer Scholar Program. Grand Valley State University Summer Camps

GVSU ACED The purpose of the ACED program is to introduce high schoolers to life as a college student, the advantages and opportunities that come with an accounting degree, and why a career as an accountant is an engaging and rewarding choice. This program has a particular focus on reaching students that might not be sure if a four-year degree or accounting program is right for them. Program takes place from June 16-19, 2025. GVSU ACED

H.E.A.L.T.H. Camps - Calvin University This one- week day camp is FREE, and it provides the opportunities for girls and boys to learn about health and jobs in the medical field, including nursing, speech therapy, occupational therapy, medicine, and social work. The camps will be from June 16–20 (no camp on Juneteenth), 2025 (girls, ages 9 to 11 years) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; June 23–27, 2025 (girls, ages 12 to 15 years) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and June 23–27, 2025 (boys, 12 to 17 years) from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. H.E.A.L.T.H. Camps - Calvin University

K-12 Pathways Programs at University of Michigan The Michigan Health Sciences Pre-College Exposure Academy is a free, hybrid program. SPEA is intended for highly motivated high school students in the 10th or 11th grade. Students gain exposure to University of Michigan healthcare professionals. The SPEA curriculum is aligned with the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) Core Competencies, which are fundamental to preparing students to be healthcare professionals. Program dates July 7 to August 1, 2025, more details available on website. K-12 Pathways Programs at University of Michigan

Interior Design Summer Workshop Ball State's Interior Design program is offering a summer workshop to give high schoolers a hands-on interior design experience. The workshop explores fundamentals of 2D and 3D concepts, basic drawing and illustration skills, use of color and light effects, and how interior environments affect human behavior. Both in-person and online sessions available. At the end of the workshop students have new friends, new perspectives, and a personal portfolio full of ideas! Ball State Interior Design Summer Workshop

John Ball Zoo Summer Day Camp Camps are open to students age 3 - 9th grade at various times throughout the summer. Each class follows a particular theme, spends time in the zoo and park setting. Your camper may be prowling past the Tigers, fixing up animal treats or even cleaning out Bongo stalls! Classes include full day and half day opportunities. John Ball Zoo Summer Day Camp

Joy of Coding Courses created for high schoolers. No prior coding experience required. All courses are online and self paced. Students use Python to learn how coding powers Snapchat, TikTok, Instagram, and Siri…and even learn how to code their own Snapchat lenses! Joy of Coding

Michigan State Camps A WIDE variety of summer camp opportunities for students of all ages. Michigan State Camps

Michigan Tech Summer Youth Programs Summer Youth Programs (SYP) at Michigan Tech provides students with a chance to experience college life in a fun, engaging, and safe setting. Students choose one or more explorations to participate in during the summer: subjects range from electrical engineering to forensic science, digital photography to computer science, and so much more. SYP explorations are driven by hands-on activities and introductions to many different fields. Michigan Tech Summer Youth Programs

miRcore Computational Biology Research Camps These camps are available for academically motivated high school students (including incoming freshmen). Students will learn about computational biology research, programming, teamwork, community outreach, and leadership Virtual and In-Person options available. miRcore Computational Biology Research Camps

MSU College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Pre-College Programs The College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (CANR) offers pre-college programs to students in grades 8-12 to increase awareness of technology, careers, college life and opportunities in agriculture, natural resources and STEM disciplines. MSU College of Agriculture & Natural Resources Pre-College Programs

MySchool@Kent Summer Sessions Locations throughout Grand Rapids. June- August. Need to fit in a couple of extra classes? Or get caught up with credits? One of the best things about MySchool@Kent is that you can complete your actual class work anywhere you want, anytime you want. See site for details. MySchool@Kent Summer Sessions

U of M Youth Hub Summer Camps A variety of summer camps available for students in middle school and high school. U of M Youth Hub Summer Camps

University of Michigan Summer Tech Camps Opportunities available for students ages 7-17. Coding, game development, robotics, and design. University of Michigan Summer Tech Camps

VAEI Summer Camps (Van Andel Educational Institute) Van Andel Institute for Education offers unique summer camps in science, engineering, and robotics for students in grades K–12. 1-day and 4-day summer camp options throughout the summer include a variety of hands-on interactive investigations where kids think and act like scientists! VAEI Summer Camps (Van Andel Education Institute)

Youth Police Academy (YPA) A FREE 1-week long mock police academy created for Kent County high school students, grades 10 - 12. Held June 23-27, 2025. Days will include a variety of activities, including presentations from Vice, the Special Response Team, K9 handlers, Bomb Squad, and more. The program combines classroom learning with hands-on scenarios and tactics training. Youth Police Academy (YPA)