Summer Camps (Superior Edventures)
High School Camps
Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Science
July 22-27, 2018
Entering 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.
$750 to live on campus; $450 commute to campus
2018 Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Science Itinerary
Learning on site on Lake Superior
Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, and Fire Science
July 15-20, 2018
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, 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.
$750 to live on campus; $450 commute to campus
2018 Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, and Fire Science Itinerary
Professionals teach campers at the LSSU firearms range
Environmental Science
July 15-20, 2018
Entering Grades 9-12
In environmental science camp, campers will work with LSSU faculty to discover interactions among humans and the natural environment (biology, chemistry, and geology). Campers will spend time in the field making environmental observations as well as in the lab learning the principles of modern environmental analysis. Camp will include field excursions near campus and further afield.
$750 to live on campus; $450 commute to campus
Biomedical Science and Nursing
July 15 – 20, 2018
Entering 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.
$750 to live on campus; $450 commute to campus
2018 Biomedical and Nursing Itinerary
Experimenting in the labs on LSSU campus
Forensic Science
July 22 – 27, 2018
Entering Grades 9-12
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.
$750 to live on campus; $450 commute to campus
2018 Forensic Science Itinerary
Real time experience at a simulated crime scene
Photography
July 22 – 27, 2018
Entering 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!
$750 to live on campus; $450 commute to campus
Students developing their photography skills
Code of Conduct / Cancellation Policy
Lake Superior State University and Superior Edventures Summer Camps reserves the right to terminate the stay of any student, without refund, when it is deemed to be in the best interest of either the student or the program.
Full refunds will be issued for any camp cancelled by LSSU because of low enrollment. Refunds will be issued minus the $125 non-refundable deposit for any camp cancelled by a participant two weeks prior to the camp start date the participant is enrolled in.
