Summer Camps
Meet new friends, learn new skills, explore the outdoors, and expand horizons!
Camp LSSU offers an array of summer camps at Lake Superior State University and the surrounding area for primary and secondary schoolchildren. Activities will range for each camp and may include conducting experiments in LSSU’s state-of-the-art science labs, wading in Lake Superior to examine macroinvertebrates, or eating s’mores in front of a roaring fire.
CPR Training
Electrofishing Apparatus To Catch Fish
Careers In Natural Resources
Team Building
Examining Parasitic Sea Lamprey With U.S. Fish And Wildlife Service
Relaxing At Big Pine Beach On Lake Superior
Prepping An Immunoelectrophoresis Apparatus
LSSU’s Medical Simulation Center
Admiring The Natural Beauty Of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula At Tahquamenon Falls
Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Camp
- Entering grades 9th–12th
- Develop skills in capturing, identifying, and comparing aquatic animal communities in our lakes and rivers. Gain experience using basic aquatic ecology and fisheries research, sampling techniques, and equipment, including fyke nets, seines, D-nets, and water quality meters. Learn the basics of aquatic science with fish and aquatic invertebrate identification and lab experiments. Overnight and commuter options available. For entering 9th–12th grades.
Criminal Justice, Fire Science, and Emergency Services Camp
- Entering 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, and participate in accident investigation and reconstruction, homeland security field trips, and self-defense for law enforcement officers. Fire science instruction will include basic hands-on training in search and rescue, water evolutions, rapid intervention team training, ventilation, and forcible entry. For entering 9th – 12th grades.
*Firearms require a signed parent waiver in order to participate-waiver is available when you register
The Ultimate High School Engineering Summer Camp at LSSU
July 11–16 OR July 18–23, 2027
- Alt-F4: Redesigning the Future The Ultimate High School Engineering Summer Camp at LSSU Who: Rising 9th–12th graders Dates: July 11–16 OR July 18–23, 2027 Cost: $1,175 (limited scholarships available) Seats: Strictly limited to 16 students per week. What You Will Do • Robotics & Automation: Code and operate industry-grade robotic systems. • Hands-on Labs: Build, test, and design in LSSU’s famous engineering facilities. • Expert Mentors: Work side-by-side with LSSU professors and college student staff. • Campus Life: Experience full dorm living, evening social events, and campus tours. An example of a daily camp schedule below:
LSSU Kids Camp
- This day camp (7:30 AM–5:15 PM) allows campers to enjoy arts-and-crafts projects, sports, and games while exploring LSSU’s campus and the surrounding community. Campers will be split into multiple groups for daily activities, supervised by first aid-trained LSSU student counselors. Lunch and snacks provided. For ages 6 years to 12 years. No overnight option available.
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