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High School Summer Camps

Summer Camps Biomed
Campers learning about the medical field from the Nursing Lab at LSSU
Dissecting frogs to learn more about anatomy

Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Camp: June 26–June 29,2023

Entering grades 9-12

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.

Aquatic Ecology and Fisheries Science Camp

Biomedical and Health Science Camp: July 10–13, 2023

Entering grades 9-12

Learn and experiment in the state-of-the-art science labs at LSSU. Sample activities include dissections in the anatomy lab, experiments in the physiology lab, DNA extraction in the genetics lab, and simulated patient care in the Nursing SIM lab. This is an excellent camp for all who are interested in science, medicine, and health! For entering 9th–12th grades.

Experimenting in the labs on campus

Careers in Natural Resources Camp: July 16-21st, 2023

Entering grades 9-12

This program explores careers in natural resources enabling campers to work closely with federal and state fisheries and wildlife biologists, wild land managers, park rangers, and natural resource interpreters. The campers will be in residence at LSSU’s Hunt Creek Field Station, a 3,000 acre natural laboratory near Gaylord, Michigan. Activities will include hands-on exploration of a day in the life of real-world natural resources career professionals, such as habitat assessment, species inventory, soil and water quality, assessment of sustainable human uses of the resources base. This is an overnight camp, commuter options are not available. For entering 9th – 12th grades.

Engineering and Robotics Camp

Entering grades 9–12 – July 17-19, 2023

Campers use industrial robots, mobile robots, rocketry, GPS, and 3D printing. Activities include extensive lab time with LSSU engineering faculty and staff and camp counselors and working with state-of-the-art equipment. Our hands-on approach and interactive demonstrations create an engaging, fun, and cutting-edge experience. Overnight or commuter options available. For entering 9th–12th grades.

LSSU houses one of the most modern technological educational facilities and one of the best multimillion-dollar robotics labs in the U.S. Our site was recognized by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET as one of the most complete and advanced of its kind in the nation.

We are offering a middle school Engineering and Robotics Camp as well for students entering 7th & 8th grades.


Entering grades 7-8th – July 24-26, 2023

Campers use industrial robots, mobile robots, rocketry, GPS, and 3D printing. Activities include extensive lab time with LSSU engineering faculty and staff and camp counselors and working with state-of-the-art equipment. Our hands-on approach and interactive demonstrations create an engaging, fun, and cutting-edge experience. Overnight or commuter options available. For entering 9th–12th grades.

LSSU houses one of the most modern technological educational facilities and one of the best multimillion-dollar robotics labs in the U.S. Our site was recognized by the Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET as one of the most complete and advanced of its kind in the nation.

Important Camp Information

All entrance and service fees are included in the registration fee. Meals are provided for overnight campers. Lunch is provided for commuter day-only campers. Students should pack sunscreen, bug spray, and personal toiletries. A schedule of events will be provided prior to the camp’s start date.

Camp LSSU counselors are first aid-certified, trained in “Stop the Bleed,” and lifeguard certified.

  • Collecting specimens

    Collecting samples for the Aquatic Ecology Camp
  • Hands-on experience

    Examining the samples collected
  • Specimen assessment

    Looking at the samples collected
  • A day in the life of natural resource professionals

    Collecting samples with nets during the Natural Resources Camp
  • Campers with the Department of Natural Resources

    Spending time with the Coast Guard during Natural Resources Camp
  • Sample Collecting

    LSSU Summer Camp DNA Sample
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Code of Conduct / Cancellation Policy

Lake Superior State University 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 $150 non-refundable deposit for any camp cancelled by a participant two weeks prior to the camp start date the participant is enrolled in.

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