"Summer slide" doesn't have to be a thing this year. Check out all of the camps that will keep young minds learning and growing with STEM, academic, and other activities to keep them sharp and ready to take on the next academic year!
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Adventure Point - Boy Scouts of America offers STEM and Outdoor Skills, Greenhouse/Gardens, Climbing, Archery, Challenge Course, Hands-on immersive FUN for kids ages 7-13. Registration is open now - ends May 31, 2021. Discount for multiple campers from same household and for multiple weeks booked.
Adventure point is open to boys and girls - no membership required - early drop off and late pick up for working parents - Fully licensed and insured Summer Day Camp with trained staff. Will follow SAFE guidelines during Summer Camp to insure the health and safety of all campers and staff.
"Every one was very friendly and informative. We hope to come back!" - Michelle B.
"My kids had an amazing time at Day Camp! They can’t wait to come back!" - Melissa L.
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Amped Virtual Reality day camps offer educational play that will have kids ages 7-14 making friends and learning STEM concepts using LEGO building, Virtual Reality, Robotics, Coding, Electronics, and 3D Printing! Join us in Kentwood for full days of camp or half days. Registration is now open! Register online HERE or by emailing info@ampedrealityvr.com or calling 616-608-5508. Early Bird Discounts available until 4/15/21. Camp sessions run from June through August. Amped VR has a partnership with Bricks4Kidz.
"My kids love Amped Virtual Reality so much!" - Denise
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Lake Michigan Academy located in Grand Rapids is here to help you catch the summer slide! If you are worried your child will not be ready for school this fall, we can help. While it is not uncommon for students to forget information they learned the previous school year over the summer break, remote learning and hybrid programs have contributed to an even greater loss of learning for some of our most vulnerable students. Lake Michigan Academy’s summer program is designed to minimize this summer slide by keeping students’ minds engaged with exciting, hands-on activities that encourage academic growth as well as important remedial work that will address any gaps in learning your child has acquired.
Lake Michigan Academy's in-person five-week summer program will take place June 21 - July 22 this summer and will provide students in grades 1-8 with individualized instruction in reading, writing, and math. Our program combines the expertise of LMA faculty with research-based techniques to provide students with learning disabilities and/or ADHD with skill-based instruction and success.
During the summer program, students will also experience daily hands-on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) activities focused on a new theme each week, culminating with a field trip each Thursday that relates to the weekly theme.
“We were blown away by the positive impact the LMA Summer School had on our son! I had nearly given up the search for a summer program that would provide that boost my son needed. He struggled in school and we were afraid that without a structured program he would slide back over the summer. This school seemed to be just what we were looking for. It took only one week for my normally shy son to feel comfortable. He was waving hello and goodbye to the other students and more importantly he really liked school. And he was learning a lot! My husband and I were so happy with this program that we made the decision to move him to LMA full time. Whether your child normally attends LMA or any other school; this is a program worth looking at!” -Robyn
Aquinas College Dungeons & Dragons Camp features Aquinas college faculty, staff, and student "Masters" who will guide you to create your own unique fantasy universe, bring to life characters and monsters, and ultimately lead other adventurers through dramatic encounters of your own design.
ExploreHope offers innovative programming for the community allowing K–12 students and teachers to experience hands-on activities in science, engineering, math and the arts. Summer and afterschool programs expand learning opportunities that complement in-classroom goals. ExploreHope and Hope College welcome K-12 students to campus for engaging camps and activities! There’s something for everyone!
GVSU Summer Writing Camps are for students who are interested in writing! They will meet and write with new friends. In person camps are being held in Allendale, Grand Rapids, Holland, and Plainwell during July and August. Our teachers will inspire creative thinking as young writers explore various styles and genres. Give your future author, poet, or journalist the chance to explore the wonders of writing with some of West Michigan's finest teachers. Each morning of camp, students enter an exciting environment and participate in activities that create a community of writers and provide nurturing support for developing authors. To prompt writing, campers and facilitators may travel from their campsite to various age-appropriate places of interest, learning, and inspiration. Virtual Write Your College Essay Workshop are also available for students applying to college in the fall.
Kent Career Tech Center offers four-day, career-themed camps, where students can explore a variety of our programs. Campers get hands-on with the same equipment and technology that professionals in these fields use every day as they explore their future AND gain real skills. Students have so much fun they forget they’re learning! Campers dive deep into one career field or, in our exploration camps, they sample a different career field each day. Located at the Tech Center in Grand Rapids, camps are for students entering 7th, 8th and 9th grades in the fall. Camps run from 9am-2pm. Lunch is provided and includes an entrée and salad bar with vegetarian, gluten free and vegan options. Plus, all campers who register by May 31, receive a t-shirt!
sHaPe (Summer Health Activities and Professions Exploration) is a one-week day camp introduction to the health professions for boys and girls currently in 7th and 8th grades. Students participate in activities that provide hands-on exposure to a variety of health professions including physical therapy, medical lab science, sports medicine, and more! sHaPe 2021 will be held REMOTELY July 15-21. Campers will be given a kit with health professions materials to do activities at home, with support of sHaPe camp staff. Apply HERE.
Van Andel Institute allows kids to discover new worlds this summer with hands-on Virtual STEM Camps for Grades 2–12. Following the success of last year's model, students will once again have the opportunity to think and act like scientists while exploring a wide range of STEM lessons. Not only that, but these virtual camps are designed to get students up, moving, and away from the screen! VAI teachers will connect with students throughout the day via technology while also presenting engaging activities designed to get kids up and active. Students will be away from the screen, immersed in fun, and best of all, making new friends!
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science Summer Adventure Camp in Walker offers a 10-week day camp offered for PreK-5th grade students with differently weekly environmental themes! Explore our 62-acre campus with COVID guidelines for safety, breakfast and lunch included. Our 2021 camp spots have filled, but there will be more fun coming for summer 2022. And, be sure to check our website for other educational opportunities for your kiddos.
