Science Camps
All costs are in US Dollars.
Aquatic Ecology
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Learn what critters lurk in Michigan’s waters! 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.
Open to: Grades 9 – 12
Dates: July 25-30
Cost: $600 live on campus; $350 commute to campus
Location: LSSU Campus
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Dr. Kristi Arend, LSSU Biology Faculty
Biomedical Science
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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.
Open to: Entering Grades 9-12
Dates: July 18-23
Cost: $600 live on campus; $350 commute to campus
Capacity: 18
Instructors: LSSU Faculty – Dr. Nancy Kirkpatrick, Dr. Barb Evans, Dr. Britt Ranson-Olsen
Criminal Justice
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Learn about forensic photography with identification and collection of
evidence, finger printing and other evidence processing. Explore the ballistics and firearms used in law enforcement, accident investigation and reconstruction, vehicle extrications with fire science students, and self-defense for law enforcement officers. -
Open to: Entering Grades 11 and 12
Dates: July 15-18
Location: LSSU Campus
Cost: $215 which includes room and board
Instructor: Herb Henderson, LSSU Criminal Justice Faculty
Itinerary
Day 1
- Participate in forensic photography with identification and collection of evidence.
- Dive into the pool for a game of water ball.
Day 2
- Finger print and participate in evidence processing.
- Learn about ballistics and firearms used in law enforcement.
Day 3
- Learn about accident investigation and reconstruction.
- Participate in vehicle extrication.
- Learn self defense techniques for law enforcement.
Environmental Sciences
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The environmental science field is a broad discipline which includes atmospheric, water, food, climate, and soil sciences. In this camp, students will gain hands on experience solving "real" environmental case studies. These case studies were selected to give the students exposure to various environmental career experiences. Come identify and analyze natural and man-made environmental problems with LSSU chemistry and environmental science professors in our state of the art science labs.
Open to: Entering Grades 9-12
Dates: July 25-30
Cost: $600 live on campus; $350 to commute
Field Ecology
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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'll do background research and
work up your field samples in our biology labs. Analyze
your data in our computer labs and learn how GIS and other computer
applications help in ecology and conservation biology.
Open to: Entering Grades 9-12
Dates: July 18-23
Cost: $600 live on campus; $350 commute to camp
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Dr. Greg Zimmerman, Chair of Biology Department
Fire Science Camp
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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. NOTE: Real fire will not be used during the camp.
Open to: Entering Grades 11 and 12
Dates: July 15-18
Location: LSSU Campus
Cost: $215 which includes room and board
Instructor: Dr. James Schaefer, LSSU Fire Science Faculty
Itinerary
Day 1
- Learn about fire patterns and tactics for investigation.
- Dive into the pool and enjoy a game of water ball.
Day 2
- Learn how to don a full SCBA, and how it is used.
- Learn the ways of hazardous materials and what to do when they are encountered.
Day 3
- Learn about vehicle extrication, through live demonstrations.
- Enjoy lunch with the Fire Science students and faculty.
- Learn how to use self-defense as a fire fighter.
- After a long day of training, you’ll have time to hang out with fellow campers.
Forensic Science
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Experience the Real CSI! You will learn how to collect evidence and conduct forensic laboratory analyses. Investigate a variety of mock crime scenes. You will also demonstrate different crime solving strategies.
Open to: Grades 6-8
Dates: July 18-23
Cost: $600 live on campus; $350 commute to campus
Capacity: 18
Instructors: Dr. Judy Westrick
Fisheries Science
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Learn the basics of fisheries science: set fyke nets and minnow traps,
practice fish identification, learn to tag fish and predict population
size, and practice forensic diet and age analysis with faculty from
the LSSU Aquatic Research Laboratory. Wrap up the week with lure-making
and a fishing trip!
Open to: Grades 9-12
Dates: August 1-6
Location: LSSU Campus
Cost: $600 live on campus; $350 commute to campus
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Dr. Geoff Steinhart, LSSU Faculty and Co-Director of the LSSU Aquatic Research Lab
Science Camps for Grades 2 – 6
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Learn about bugs, birds, mammals, fish, rocks, weather, planet earth, motion, energy, habitats, conservation and much more. You’ll observe animals in their natural habitats and learn how animals and plants work by using microscopes, computer programs, dissections and other science techniques. Curriculum and activities change by age group.
Time: 9 am – 4pm, Monday – Thursday
Location: Crawford Hall at LSSU
DATES ARE TENTATIVE
Science Camp 1: (Grades 3-4), June 14-17
Science Camp 2: (Grades 4-5), June 21-24
Science Camp 3: (Grades 5-6), July 12-15
Science Camp 4: (Grades 2-4), August 9-12
Cost: $120 (U.S.)
Capacity: 20
*Includes daily lunch at the Quarterdeck at LSSU and snacks.
Registration will open for the Elementary Science camps on May 1.
Wildlife/Wilderness/Outdoors
Outdoor Adventures
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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.
Open to: Grades 6 to 8
Dates: July 25-30
Cost: $600 live on campus; $350 commute to campus
Capacity: 12
Instructor: Dr. Sally Childs, LSSU Parks and Recreation Faculty
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