Summer Camps

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Here is a partial list of the Middle & High School camps we offer!

• Biomedical Science
• Dance
• Engineering/Robotics
• Fire Science
• Fish Science
• Forensic Science
• Health Care Explorations
• Outdoor Adventures
• Sports (Basketball/Cross Country/Hockey)
  
  

Computers and Technology

Learn to Use GPS—Global Positioning System

The handheld Global Positioning System (GPS) has been described as the next true personal utility. Learn the basics of how to use these low-cost instruments that receive signals from satellites and allow you to pinpoint your location anywhere on the globe. Discover how GPS works, learn the terminology, and practice using it in the field to find hidden objects. Learn to evaluate GPS units before you buy. Intended for land use of GPS; however, concepts learned will cross into marine applications. Each participant will be provided a handheld GPS unit to use in class.
Monday, May 11, 6:00-8:00 p.m.
Crawford Hall GIS Lab, Room 109
Instructor: Dr. David Szlag
Fee: $25
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Powerpoint Basics

In this introductory class, learn the basics of creating presentations using Microsoft Powerpoint. Some knowledge of Microsoft Word required.
Tuesday: May 12
6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Walker Cisler Center Rathskellar Lab
Instructor: Ian Moore
Fee: $20
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Lockout (Control of Energy Sources) and Machine Guarding

This one day seminar coves the requirements of General Industry Safety Standard Part 85, Control of Hazardous Energy Sources, and machine guarding requirements. Topics include the recognition of energy sources, creation of written programs, employee training, annual inspections, and normal production operation exemptions. Employee protection through the use and application of machine guards and devices as required by various MIOSHA standards is covered in detail. Full-day seminar and CEU’s available from MIOSHA.
Tuesday, June 9
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Walker Cisler Center
Instructor: Barry Simmonds
Fee: $90
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Hobbies

The Thriving Garden: A Closer Look

Green your thumb and become a more serious gardener. Whether or not you have gardening experience, this course will help your garden. We’ll examine the foundation of a thriving garden: bed design, nutrients, soils, and soil testing. We’ll identify harmful garden pests as well as those that are beneficial. Discover important tips and tricks to trim, prune, and water your plants as they grow. Other topics include weed control and harvest information.
Saturday, May 23, 3:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Gregory Gardens
(take M-29 to 11 mile road; turn east: Gregory Gardens is on your right)
Instructor: Steve Gregory
Cost: $25
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Fly Fishing in Northern Michigan

Cast into the vast and wonderful world of fly fishing in this comprehensive workshop. This combined classroom and on-the-river experience goes beyond the fundamentals of casting and line delivery and takes you into the art and science behind the sport of fly fishing. Explore fish habitat, river characteristics, and learn about the “hatch”. Instruction includes on-the-river coaching on insect identification and fly selection (matching the hatch).
Saturday, June 6, 9:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Ken Filkins
Fee: $70
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Youth and Family Classes

Decorative Furniture Painting

Learn how the creative use of paint can transform tables, chairs and other wooden objects into unique pieces. Explore a variety of designs and special effects. Practice on a large slate to take home. Bring a piece of furniture to class that you would like to paint.
Saturday, May 30: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Walker Cisler Center
Instructor: Lorna Bricco
Fee: $50
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Clay Mugs

Cheryl will teach you the basics of designing a travel mug that would be a wonderful Mother's Day gift. You will learn different glazing (painting) techniques to give your piece a one of a kind look. This is a fun workshop for anyone 8 years of age and older.
Friday: June 7
5:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Walker Cisler Center
Instructor: Cheryl Stevens, Owner of Cheryl Stevens Studio
Fee: $25 per person
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