Camp Deposit & Registration
A non-refundable $125 deposit is due when registering for summer camp. For high school and middle school academic camps, all balances are due in full 14 days before camp start date. We accept registration until start date, if camps are not full.
Summer Camp Application (pdf)
Camps
Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Science
July 14-19
Grades 9-12
Develop skills in capturing, identifying, and comparing the animal communities, from insects to fish, that live in our local streams, lakes, and rivers. You will gain experience using basic aquatic ecology research techniques and equipment, including nets, traps, seines, and water quality meters. Learn the basics of fisheries science: set fyke nets and minnow traps, practice fish identification, learn to tag fish and predict population size with faculty from the LSSU Aquatic Research Laboratory.
Cost: $650 live on campus; $350 commute to campus.
Medical History and Transportation Authorization Form (pdf)
Biomedical Science
July 21-26
Grades 9-12
Learn and experiment in the state of the art science labs at LSSU. Labs will include dissections in the anatomy lab, experiments in the physiology lab, and DNA extraction in the genetics lab. This is an excellent camp for all who are interested in science, medicine, and health.
$650 live on campus; $350 commute to campus
Medical History and Transportation Authorization Form (pdf)
Chemistry
July 21-26
Grades 6-8
This camp will highlight a different field of chemistry each day; hands-on learning in inorganic, organic, environmental, analytical, and general chemistry. Young students will be able to learn and differentiate the different fields of chemistry at a basic level. With a variety of different lab activities planned, students will be introduced to basic lab safety and chemical properties.
$650 live on campus; $350 to commute
Medical History and Transportation Authorization Form (pdf)
Criminal Justice
July 14-19
Grades 9-12
Learn about forensic photography with identification, collection of evidence, finger printing and other evidence processing. Explore the ballistics and firearms used in law enforcement, experience real-life scenario weapon simulators, participate in accident investigation and reconstruction, homeland security field trips, and self-defense for law enforcement officers.
$650 live on campus; $350 commute to campus
Brochure (pdf)
Medical History and Transportation Authorization Form (pdf)
Dance
July 21-26
Grades 7-12
Our instructors will help each dancer hone their skills in Ballet/Pointe and concentrate on their strength and flexibility. The modern dance emphasis will be on kinesthetic movement, emotion based movement, and applied in floor and partner work. Students should bring as many dance shoes as they have, ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, etc. We will wrap up the week with a final performance at the LSSU Fine Arts Center.
$650 to live on campus: $350 commute to campus
Medical History and Transportation Authorization Form (pdf)
Field Ecology & Environmental Science
July 21-26
Grades 9-12
Field activities will include plant and animal identification, landscape interpretation, habitat analysis, stream quality assessment, mammal tracking, bird banding, aquatic insect analysis, night time insect trapping, and more. You will do background research and work up field samples in our biology labs that you collected. Analyze your data in our computer labs and learn how GIS and other computer applications help in ecology and conservation biology.
$650 live on campus; $350 commute to camp
Medical History and Transportation Authorization Form (pdf)
Fire Science
July 14-19
Grades 9-12
You will learn academic and basic hands-on training in vehicle extrication, search and rescue, water evolutions, rapid intervention team training, ventilation, and forcible entry.
$650 live on campus; $350 commute to campus
Brochure (pdf)
Medical History and Transportation Authorization Form (pdf)
Forensic Science
July 14-19
Grades 6-8
Learn how to collect evidence and conduct forensic laboratory analyses in our state of the art laboratories. You will be a CSI and investigate your own mock crime scene. Instructors will also demonstrate different crime solving strategies.
$650 live on campus; $350 commute to campus
Medical History and Transportation Authorization Form (pdf)
Outdoor Adventures
July 21-26
Grades 6-8
Explore the beautiful Eastern Upper Peninsula while participating in outdoor adventures. Your days will be spent canoeing, hiking, rappelling, and developing outdoor survival skills with Dr. Sally Childs, LSSU Parks and Recreation Faculty. Camp capacity: 12 students.
$650 live on campus; $350 commute to campus
Medical History and Transportation Authorization Form (pdf)
Photography
July 21-26
Grades 9-12
Our photography campers will learn the dynamics of their cameras, lighting effects, and gain proficient understanding on aperture and shutter settings. Students will experience the beautiful sights and opportunities that Michigan’s Upper Peninsula has to offer! Enjoy waterfalls, wildlife, and unique photojournalism events to perfect your skills!
$650 live on campus; $350 commute to campus
Medical History and Transportation Authorization Form (pdf)
Science Camp
June 24-27
July 8-12
July 22-25
August 5-9
Grades 2-6
Applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until the program is full. Fee includes lunch.
Times and Check-In: Program begins on Monday mornings and runs Monday-Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Students check-in at Crawford Hall lobby for: Session I Monday, June 24, from 8:30-9:00 a.m.; Session II Monday, July 8, from 8:30-9:00 a.m.; Session III Monday, July 22, from 8:30-9:00 a.m.; Session IV Monday, August 5, from 8:30-9:00 a.m.
Camp Fee: $135
Brochure (pdf)
Medical History and Transportation Authorization Form (pdf)
Weekend Stayover, Early Arrival / Late Departure Fees
Weekend Stayover Fee: $100
Includes room and board, supervision and activities.
Early Arrival/Late Departure Fee: $75 per day
Includes room and board, supervision, and activities.
*Parents need to provide us with travel itinerary two weeks in advance of camp start date.
Contact / Questions
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