Summer Programs
Browse programs offered during the summer for pre-kindergarten to high school learners.
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4-H Animal and Veterinary Science Camp
- Session 1: Jul 8-9, 2024
- Session 2: Jul 10-11, 2024
Michigan 4-H Animal and Veterinary Science Camp is for youth who are interested in exploring animal and veterinary science related projects and activities.
The Michigan 4-H Animal and Veterinary Science Camp is a pre-college program held at Michigan State University (MSU) in partnership with MI 4-H Youth Development, MSU Department of Animal Science and MSU College of Veterinary Medicine. Youth explore fields and careers relating to animal science and veterinary medicine, visit MSU farms and facilities, and participate in numerous hands-on learning activities.
New for 2024: To better meet demands and engage more youth in this experience, this camp has been shortened and will be offered twice as a two-day day camp. Lodging will be the responsibility of the participant’s family.
4-H Children's Garden Camp Monet
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
Young artists will love spending three days in the garden creating marvelous projects. Campers will use inspiration from the garden to make projects that involve sketching, painting, sculpting, dying, weaving and much more! Registration required.
4-H Children's Garden Stories for Sprouts and Seedlings
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
The Stories for Sprouts and Seedlings will take place at the 4-H Children's Garden on the campus of MSU.
4-H Children's Garden Writers Workshop
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
This garden series is for young writers that want to learn about the wonderful world of writing in the garden. Write poems, haikus, stories and much more using the gardens for inspiration. Local author Martin Brennan will share his stories and talk about how he became an author.
4-H Exploration Days
- Date: Jun 18-20, 2025
This MSU pre-college program gives young people a chance to experience college life, learn new ideas and skills, and meet people from across Michigan.
Join about 1,000 other youth on the campus of Michigan State University for 4-H Exploration Days! This fun pre-college program is designed to:
- Increase responsibility, confidence, independence, accountability, problem-solving, decision-making and time management skills.
- Increase communication, teamwork, citizenship, and leadership skills.
- Foster ability to meet new people and make new friends from different places and backgrounds.
- Develop and expand career and personal interests.
- Increase college exploration and access to the Michigan State University campus and its resources.
- Develop social and academic skills needed for a successful transition to college and life as an adult.
- Give youth opportunities to try things that aren’t available in their county.
You will choose several sessions to attend during your stay, from more than 100 choices, which are taught by MSU faculty, 4-H volunteers, and staff members. You will live in an MSU dorm and eat in the cafeteria--just like MSU students! And there will be plenty of time for fun activities, such as skating, souvenir shopping, and exploring.
4-H Great Lakes & Natural Resources Camp
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
Young teens have fun and amazing outdoor hands-on learning experiences as they go charter fishing, snorkeling, sailing, hike through forests, wade through wetlands, explore dunes and more! This really fun MSU pre-college program could be the highlight of your summer - it could even change your life!
4-H Youth Development
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
Available to youth aged 5 - 19.
Michigan 4-H Youth Development is the youth division of MSU Extension. 4-H involves adult volunteers in providing positive, experiential, university knowledge-based educational opportunities for and with youth aged 5 to 19 to improve their lives and communities. Programming is delivered through 4-H clubs and in- and out-of-school, community-based networks. County-based staff members, in concert with on-campus MSU faculty members, serve every Michigan county with programming focused on children, youth and families; agriculture and natural resources; and community and economic development.
4-H Youth Development gives youth the opportunity to expand their friend circle, use their creativity, build on their leadership skills, and make a difference in their community. 4-H is the largest out-of-school youth program in the nation, with more than 5 million youth involved in clubs, after-school groups, and other activities all over the country. You can select a 4-H youth program designed for just your age group. You can join the 230,000 youth in Michigan who are doing cool things and learning more about topics that interest them by contacting your local MSU Extension office.
Call your closest MSU Extension office by dialing toll-free 1-888-MSUE-4MI (1-888-678-3464) and entering the first five letters of your county’s name. Ask to speak with someone about joining 4-H. To locate a county office visit the MSU Extension county office list.
ALL: Amo Linguam Latinam (I Love Latin!)
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
This program is available to qualified world language students in grades 6-10.
ALL is designed so that the participating students can complete in two years the Latin language content assigned in Michigan High School Content Expectations (HSCE) for all four years of high school as well as meet the Common Core National Standards. Each semester of Latin corresponds to a year of high school French. The ALL program emphasizes developing and refining two skills of language learning: reading and writing. Although Latin is no longer a spoken language, the course builds speaking and listening skills to aid student comprehension. Discussions in ALL are anchored in topics of Roman and medieval culture, conversations about linguistics, and Latin’s role in shaping the English language. Students take the National Latin Exam at the end of each year, and may elect to take AP Latin exam at the end of their second year. Need-based scholarships are available.
Baseball Kids Camp
- Session 1: Jun 17-19, 2024
- Session 2: Jul 15-17, 2024
The Spartan Baseball Kids Camps are commuter camps for kids aged 6-12 that feature daily skill instruction covering the same fundamentals the Spartans work on every day. Each day instruction will cover a different facet of baseball – featuring hitting, baserunning, throwing & defensive skill instruction. Camp will conclude daily with game play to develop competitiveness and team building skills.
Please bring water bottle, cleats, bat, glove, baseball pants and helmet to camp.
Basketball Camp - Hosted by MSU Men's Basketball Team
- Session 1: Jun 10-13, 2024
This commuter camp is for campers ages 8-18.
Every summer, MSU Men's Basketball Coach Tom Izzo and his staff host Basketball Camp. Campers experience expert instruction from one of the top coaching staffs in the country, an 8-to-1 player-to-coach ratio, guest instructors, motivational speakers, and game competition. All basketball skills are covered. Lunch is provided. Cost: $495.
For sports-specific questions, please call 517-355-1643. For general or registration information, visit the website below.
Basketball Camp - Hosted by Women's Basketball Team
- Session 1: Jun 17-19, 2024
The Summer Basketball Camp hosted by Women's Basketball is for beginning players with emphasis on basic techniques, rules, and sportsmanship. Lunch is provided.
Creative Writing Starting With Pictures
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
Do pictures tell a story? Participation in this session will send you on excursions to various locations across the MSU campus to capture pictures and gather story ideas then use them to create a unique photojournal. This session of writing camp emphasizes visual images, descriptive writing, and creative thinking. You will be taught by a National Writing Project Teacher Consultant: Mrs. Mary Wilkinson. This session is full day, so please bring snacks, water, and a lunch each day of camp. This session is for grades 3-5
Instructor: Mrs. Mary Wilkinson and Savannah Harris
Grade Level: Students entering 3rd–5th grade
Dates & Time: June 19-22, 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Cost: $250
Enrollment cutoff: 20
Football Camps
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
Spartan Football High School Skills Prospect Camp Date(s) TBD. 4-7 p.m. Grades 9-12. $70. Box dinner provided.
Spartan Football High School Bigs Prospect Camp Date(s) TBD. 4-7 p.m. Grades 9-12. $70. Box dinner provided.
Spartan Football High School Specialists Prospect Camp Date(s) TBD, 2024. 4-7 p.m. Grades 9-12. $70. Box dinner provided.
Spartan Football Full Day Youth Camp Date(s) TBD, 2023. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Grades 1-4. $175. Lunch provided.
Spartan Football High School Skills Prospect Camp Date(s) TBD, 2024. 4-7 p.m. Grades 9-12. $70. Box dinner provided.
Spartan Football High School Bigs Prospect Camp Date(s) TBD, 2024. 4-7 p.m. Grades 9-12. $70. Box dinner provided.
Spartan Football Full Day Youth Camp Date(s) TBD, 2024. 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Grades 5-8. $175. Lunch provided.
The MSU Football Summer Camps are designed to give you a solid foundation in the basic football fundamentals. Camp meets at the Skandalaris Football Building.
For sports-specific questions, please call 517-355-1616. For general and registration questions, visit the website below.
Gifted and Talented Programs
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
Academic Year Programs for grades 7-9 include: CHAMP-Math, ISHALL-English, LEAF-French, All-Latin, and M.A.N.G.A.-Japanese.
Students earn 4 years of high school curriculum credit at the accelerated rate of 2 or 3 years.
Summer programs for grades 3-11 include:
- GUPPY – Gifted University for Precocious and Passionate Youth
- MST - Math, Science, and Technology program
- MSTL – Math, Science, Technology and Leadership program
- IS4GT – Intensive Studies for Gifted and Talented
GATE Summer Programs allow students to explore new topics and interests that are not typically covered in standard middle school curricula. Students learn with their peers through fun, hands-on activities, and are challenged with new information beyond their current realm of knowledge.
Please click the link below to view additional information on the GATE website.
GUPPY: Gifted University for Precocious and Passionate Youth
- Session 1: Jun 16-20, 2025
- Session 2: Jun 20-22, 2025
- Session 3: Jun 23-27, 2025
- Session 4: Jun 27-29, 2025
- Session 5: Jul 7-11, 2025
- Session 6: Jul 14-18, 2025
GUPPY is a weeklong or weekend program for gifted students in grades 4-6. GUPPY is designed for young gifted and talented students to attend classes taught by MSU faculty and subject experts at Michigan State University for the weekend or a half-day week. This GATE program will offer young, gifted students a variety of accelerated exploratory educational presentations and hands-on experiences in MSU’s laboratories and classrooms.
Please see the different class track options on the GUPPY Curriculum page for grade 4 and grades 5-6.
GUPPY will have 3-4 classes per track. Each class will be one hour and 30 minutes long Monday-Friday, or one hour and forty minutes long in the weekend program.
Gymnastics Camps
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
The gymnastics commuter camps are available to campers ages 8-18. The following camps will be offered at the Jenison Field House on MSU's campus:
Spartan Gymnastics High-Performance Camp - 2 Days: Date(s) TBD. Bring your lunch. $300.
Spartan Gymnastics High-Performance Camp - 1 Day Option Date(s) TBD. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Bring your lunch. $150.
Spartan Gymnastics High-Performance Camp - 1 Day Option Date(s) TBD. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Bring your lunch. $150.
Spartan Gymnastics High-Performance Camp - 2 Days: Date(s) TBD. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Bring your lunch. $300.
Spartan Gymnastics High-Performance Camp - 1 Day Option Date(s) TBD. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Bring your lunch. $150.
Spartan Gymnastics High-Performance Camp - 1 Day Option Date(s) TBD. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Bring your lunch. $150.
Spartan Gymnastics High-Performance Camp - 2 Days: Date(s) TBD. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Bring your lunch. $300.
Spartan Gymnastics High-Performance Camp - 1 Day Option Date(s) TBD. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Bring your lunch. $150.
Spartan Gymnastics High-Performance Camp - 1 Day Option Date(s) TBD. 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.. Bring your lunch. $150.
MSU's Spartan Gymnastics Camps look for enthusiastic campers who are willing to train hard to improve their skill level and have fun doing it! The program features instruction on the vault, bars, beams, tumbling, dance techniques, conditioning, and flexibility. The sessions are held at the gynmastics facility in MSU's Jenison Field House.
If you have sports-specific questions, call 517-355-4708. For general and registration questions, visit the website below.
Health Science Scholar Institute
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
The Health Sciences Scholar Institute (HSSI) is a 4-week intensive summer program designed for rising 10th and 11th grade high school students interested in the medical profession. The program meets virtually Monday through Friday from 10:30 a.m. thru 3:30 p.m. and will require daily attendance and participation. This program will meet each day. There is no fee to participate.
Program details and registration link is available until TBD date.
High School Engineering Institute (HSEI) - Residential
- Session 1: Jun 22-26, 2025
- Session 2: Jul 6-10, 2025
- Session 3: Jul 13-17, 2025
This co-ed program is open to both U.S. and international students entering grades 10-12 in fall 2025 as well as recent graduates.
Intended for rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors seriously considering engineering as their career choice, this residential program is designed to give them in-depth experiences of engineering majors.
Each day students will learn about a major and spend time with an engineering faculty member, a graduate student, an undergraduate student engaged in short lecture, demonstrations, hands-on activities, team-based problem solving, and tours.
Presentations by the Honors College, Admissions Office, Study Abroad and The Center (Co-op/Internship and Undergraduate Research Opportunities) as well as tours of engineering research facilities will be conducted.
Cost: $1,099
Session Information
Hockey Camps
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
The MSU Hockey Camps are for youth ages 8-15 and ages 14-20 and take place at the Munn Ice Arena on MSU's campus. The following commuter-only hockey camps are offered in summer 2024:
Michigan State Hockey School 1 (Ages 8-15): Dates TBD
Michigan State Hockey School 2 (ages 8-15): Dates TBD
Spartan Standard Hockey Camp (ages 14-16): Dates TBD
Spartan Standard Hockey Camp (ages 17-20): Dates TBD
The Spartan Hockey Curriculum is a fast moving, high tempo program that pushes the player to higher levels of play. It covers every aspect of the game both offensively and defensively. It is designed to challenge all ages and skill levels on and off the ice.
For sports-specific questions, call 517-355-1639. For general registration questions, visit the website below.
IS4GT: Intensive Studies for Gifted and Talented
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
Intensive Studies for Gifted and Talented (IS4GT) is a one-week advanced program in a specific concentrated curriculum for gifted students grades 6-11. Each IS4GT immerses students in a topic during the week. Classes are offered from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.
Dates TBD):
- Intensive Study in Anthropology, Archaeology, and Cartography: Hundreds of Years in the Making
Dates TBD (Commuter or Residential)
- Intensive Study in Pre-Med
- Intensive Study in Path Finding and Game AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Making a Game of IT (MGIT) - Residential
- Session: Jul 13-18, 2025
This is a co-ed program open to both U.S. and international students entering grades 11 and 12 in fall 2025 as well as recent graduates.
Making a Game of it (MGIT) facilitates students' technological growth and provides computer software skills that are directly applicable to STEM-related professions. Students participating in this program will:
- Develop software in Python
- Design a video game
- Be prepared to enter MSU’s Computer Science degree-granting program
This program is taught by MSU’s faculty and graduate students who are experienced researchers and teachers interested in sharing computer and coding skills with future engineering students.
Cost: $1,199
Math Summer Camps
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
The MSU Mathematics Department is offering in-person summer camps.
Camps will be offered TBD dates.
Elementary camps include Math Explorers (Grades 1-2), Geometry (Grades 2-4), From Zero to Infinity (Grades 4-6).
Middle-school offerings TBA.
The camp fee is $150. Need-based scholarships are available.
For a detailed schedule and registration information, visit the website below.
Math, Science, Technology and Leadership (MSTL@MSU)
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
The Mathematics, Science, Technology, and Leadership (MSTL) program at Michigan State University is a one-week summer commuter or residential program for academically talented students who are in grades 9 or 10 during the 2023-2024 school year
The MSTL program offers advanced curriculum in STEM areas. Students will take two STEM-based classes designed to stimulate them to learn about new developments in mathematics, science, and technology and to explore related career fields. Then, students will take an enrichment class.
Men's Soccer Camps
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
These camps by the MSU Men's Soccer Team are available to students in grades 10-12.
Men's Soccer One-Day Prospect Camp 1: Date TBD
Men's Soccer Two-Day Elite Prospect Camp: Date TBD
For sports-specific questions, call 517-432-1887. For general or registration information, visit the website below.
Michigan State Women's Basketball Elite Camp
- Session 1: Jun 28-28, 2024
The Michigan State Women's Basketball Elite Camp is for more advanced players.
Midwest Youth Wellness Initiative on Technology (MYWIT)
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
A virtual camp to learn about and provide feedback on scientific studies regarding the association between technology and mental wellbeing among adolescents. Opportunities to learn about the careers of those who conduct similar studies and use the results to better the lives of adolescents. A $100 stipend is provided to participants. Internet and a mobile device is available as a loan to those who need one. Applicants must reside in the Midwest region and self-identify as a member of a community of color.
MIPA Summer Journalism Workshop
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
MIPA accepts participants entering grades 7-12 (for the upcoming fall) for any of our workshop classes. Workshop will take place in person at Michigan State University.
Whether you’re a writer, photographer, designer, yearbook editor or news anchor — or if you’re just starting to explore journalism — MIPA will help you meet your goals and prepare for whatever challenges lie ahead.
You’ll spend five days on MSU’s East Lansing campus working with some of the best instructors in the nation as you become a better journalist, explore print or digital media creation and find your voice. Scholarships and fundraising assistance is available.
MSU Bikes Service Center - Bike Rentals and Sales
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
If you love to ride bikes, visit the MSU Bikes Service Center, a full-service bike repair, sales and rental facility, located on campus in the former canoe rental facility which is just 300 ft. northwest of the Farm Lane Bridge on the River Trail. It offers bikes for rent (short to long term), a full range of bike repair services, long-term storage services, bike accessories (locks, tires, lubes, helmets, etc.), a free air station just outside the shop for 24/7 air for your tires, bike assembly service (if you bought a bike on eBay, etc. and need it put together correctly), a free bike-related DVD & book library and more.
MSU Community Music School - Early Childhood Music Classes - Youth Ukulele I - Detroit
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
Through musical play, early childhood classes encourage children’s musical, cognitive, social and emotional development.
The Community Music School-Detroit also offers classes and camps for older students and adults.
MSU Community Music School - Music Lessons, Classes, Ensembles, and Music Therapy
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
Private music lessons, classes, ensembles as well as private and group music therapy sessions are available year-round to participants of all ages and abilities. Programs for youth include the Early Childhood Music Program for ages birth-7, Children and Youth Choirs, Suzuki Strings and Piano, private lessons and private and group music therapy. Adults can participate in the New Horizons Ensembles, Adult Group Piano, Choral Union, private lessons and private and group music therapy sessions.
MSU Community Music School: Beginning Strings Camp - East Lansing
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
Beginning Strings Camp introduces violins, violas, and cellos to children ages 6-12 years. Camp gives students five days of hands-on instruction from professional string teachers on their instrument of choice, while engaging in singing and enrichment activities.
Physicists Inspiring the Next Generation: Exploring the Nuclear Matter (PING)
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
Physicists Inspiring the Next Generation: Exploring the Nuclear Matter (PING) is a program that targets both pre-college students and undergraduate students (who serve as mentors). PING dates TBD, at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB).
PING 2024 is a two-week experience in nuclear physics at FRIB with the potential to turn into a year-long real research experience. During this time, students will present their work at the National Society of Black Physicists and the American Physical Society Division of Nuclear Physics conferences. Students also work closely with the MoNA Collaboration.
PING was launched in 2014 as a collaboration between the National Society of Black Physicists (NSBP) and the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO) in partnership with Associated Universities, Inc.
Physics of Atomic Nuclei (PAN) Program
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
Explore scientific research in nuclear astrophysics, conduct your own experiments, and discover applications for society! Physics of Atomic Nuclei (PAN) activities are hosted in the world-leading Facility for Rare Isotope Beams (FRIB). The program, room, and board are FREE to all participants.
PAN is a residential program for current high school students in the United States.
See program page for more details!
Project FISH
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
This program is appropriate for all age groups.
Project FISH (Friends Involved in Sportfishing Heritage) is an educational program for youth and families, and others interested in fishing and fisheries. One goal of the program is to encourage an appreciation for the outdoors and outdoor ethics. Project FISH is a mentor-based community supported program that involves many partners, including: Michigan 4-H Youth Programs; MSU’s Department of Fisheries and Wildlife; Michigan Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division; Michigan United Conservation Clubs; recreation departments; service organizations; sport fishing industries; volunteers; and others to provide education and fishing skills to interested adults and youth.
Soccer (Youth) Sports Camps
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
These commuter camps take place at DeMartin Stadium on MSU's campus.
Spartan Youth Soccer Camp 1: Dates TBD
Spartan Half-Day Soccer Camp: Dates TBD
Spartan Pre-Prospect Soccer Camp: Dates TBD
Spartan Youth Soccer Camp 1: Dates TBD
Spartan Half-Day Soccer Camp: Dates TBD
The Michigan State University Spartan Soccer Camp offers players of all levels the opportunity to develop skills, tactics and their overall knowledge of the game. Players will be instructed by the Michigan State men’s and women’s coaching staffs as well as other top college, club and high school coaches. Current and former varsity players will round out the coaching staff. Each participant will receive a T-shirt.
For sports-specific questions, call 517-432-1887. For registration or general questions, call 517-432-0730 or email msucamps@msu.edu.
Softball Camps
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
These softball camps will take place at the Secchia Stadium on MSU's campus. The following camps are offered in 2025:
Spartan Elite Camp: Dates TBD
Spartan All Skills Camp: Dates TBD
Spartan Elite Camp 2: Dates TBD
Spartan Elite Pitching and Catching Camp: Dates TBD
Play ball! MSU’s head softball coach and her staff work with you to develop skills and strategies in the area of your choice. All camps are commuter only.
For sports specific questions, call 517-355-4752. For registration or general questions, please call 517-432-0730 or email msucamps@msu.edu
Spartan Baseball Comprehensive Camp
- Session 1: Jul 15-17, 2024
The Spartan Baseball Kids Camps are commuter camps for kids aged 6-12 that feature daily skill instruction covering the same fundamentals the Spartans work on every day. Each day instruction will cover a different facet of baseball – featuring hitting, baserunning, throwing & defensive skill instruction. Camp will conclude daily with game play to develop competitiveness and team building skills.
Please bring water bottle, cleats, bat, glove, baseball pants and helmet to camp.
Spartan Girls in Engineering Summer Camp
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
This program is for students entering 7th-9th grade.
Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Lunch included.
Exposure to engineering through hands-on activities, learning from engineering faculty and students. Students will be encouraged to practice logical thinking and problem-solving skills. Learn how engineering makes a difference in our world and plays a key role in every aspect of our lives.
Cost for commuter: $575 commuter; $975 residential.
Location: Engineering Building
Spartan LEGO Robotics - Commuter
- Session 1: Jun 16-20, 2025
- Session 2: Jun 23-27, 2025
- Session 3: Jul 7-11, 2025
Build and test multiple robotic systems, beginning with EV3 and progressing to more advanced engineering robotics systems such as VEX IQ. Work in teams to build custom robots, test your ideas, and learn engineering problem-solving skills. Then face-off against other teams in robot vs. robot competitions!
Program Fee: $399 per participant
Spartan Writing Camps
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
Spartan Writing Camp has invited elementary and middle- and high-school writers to explore their love of writing with countless opportunities to write about the thoughts, ideas and experiences that move them. Camp instructors, who are experienced teachers and Red Cedar Writing Project teacher consultants, help students nurture and develop the writer within using MSU’s campus for inspiration.
The following camps are for students in Grades 3-5.
Camp dates TBD
It's the Little Things: Are you an admirer of little things; a buzzing bee, a leaf on a tree, a dragonfly wing, a croaking frog, interesting words, the chime of a clock, a favorite ice cream flavor, and more? We are going to go on daily field trips around the MSU campus to capture the little things through our writing and photographs.
Wizarding World of Writing: Calling all young witches and wizards! Do you dream about attending a school for magic or having your own magical adventure? Writers will grow their imagination through activities including creating spell books and making wands.
Genres on the Loose!: Are you looking to be inspired to think outside the box and explore different genres and different ways to publish your writing? Look no more…. Genres can be so much more than your traditional personal narrative, opinion piece, or informational report. This exciting camp explores different genres besides what we learn in school.
Exploring Stories with Animals and Insects: This session offers a unique blend of creative writing exploration and hands-on animal encounters that will ignite your child’s imagination. Throughout the program, students will embark on a thrilling journey to discover the wonders of the animal kingdom through various field trips around MSU’s campus, getting up close and personal with a variety of fascinating creatures.
Camp dates TBD
Twisted Tales and Other Writing Fun: Most people write in first person, but have you ever tried another perspective or view? Twisted Tales: Maybe the Big Bad Wolf isn’t so bad- just misunderstood, maybe Goldilocks accidentally arrived at the wrong address, maybe there is a better ending to your favorite story, it’s all up to you and the perspective or view you want to write.
Camp dates TBD
Adventures in Ink and Steam: This immersive camp invites young minds to explore the captivating world of Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM) through a four-day writing adventure.
The following camp is for students entering Grades 4-6.
Camp dates TBD
Library Lovers Writing Camp: Do you love libraries? Would you like to read about libraries and start stories inspired by them? In this half-day camp, students will visit special places inside the MSU Library, hear about libraries with unexpected origins and ones found in unusual places, design a dream library, and respond to library-related writing prompts.
The following camps are for students entering Grades 6-8.
Camp dates TBD
Discovering the Zine: In Telling Stories That Matter: A Journalism Camp, middle school students will learn to gather information effectively, ask the right questions during an interview, and organize their ideas into a story that matters. Throughout the week, campers will have the opportunity to research and interview well-known Spartans on campus and experience the editorial process firsthand.
Camp dates TBD
Graphic Novel Writing: Stories and images come alive when they tell a story together through graphic novels. Writers in this camp will explore cartooning, illustrating, and storytelling. Come create stories with words and images connecting on the page.
Camp dates TBD
Mixing Music and Lyrics: Have you ever wondered how your favorite musical artists create their songs? This is the camp for you! Students in this camp will investigate different types of songs, writing lyrics to their own song, attaching a melody to their song with a local musician, and creating a music video.
The following camps are for students entering Grades 9-12.
Camp dates TBD
Quests and Quills: Tabletop Role-Playing Writing Camp: Embark on a literary odyssey where aspiring role-players delve into the realms of imagination. Join fellow adventurers in crafting epic tales, creating exciting characters, honing your quill skills, and conquering the challenges of storytelling.
Camp dates TBD
Writing for Social Change and Connection: In this workshop, we will explore the basics of writing journalistic feature stories and editorial opinion pieces. Throughout the week, we will create a collaborative e-newsletter that shares stories, resources, and opinion pieces that are reflective of your community and experiences.
Camp dates TBD
All Star Authors: Explore Storytelling with Sport: Welcome to a writing camp where your love for the game meets the power of the pen. We will look for inspiration from books, pop culture, the sports world, and MSU’s campus to enhance our storytelling capabilities.
Camp dates TBD
Cardboard Creators: Board & Card Game Design Writing Camp.
Camp dates TBD
It’s All About the Shorts: In this session, we will dig into short stories from a diverse array of 20th and 21st-century authors, focusing primarily on sci-fi, magical realism, and culture and identity related themes and topics. Students will also have ample time to craft their own short story that will be compiled in our student anthology at the end of the week.
Teacher Education Academy
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
This program is available to students in partnering urban school districts (Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, Lansing).
The MSU College of Education's Teacher Education Academy is a highly selective pre-college program for current 9th through 12th graders from our partnering urban school districts. The MSU College of Education Teacher Education Academy is a residential program on the campus of Michigan State University. The program is intended to increase college preparation and readiness, as well as nurture an interest in careers in education, particularly urban education.
This program includes:
- Residential experience on the campus of Michigan State University
- Preparation for success in college with classes including pre-college writing and urban education..
- Exploration of prospective careers in education.
- Learn about applying for college scholarships, financial aid and FAFSA.
- Paid cash stipend upon program completion.
Tennis Camp
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
This commuter camp is available to boys and girls, ages 9-18. Camp takes place on MSU's campus on east side of Outdoor Courts, Lot 57.
Camp dates TBD
Campers play on the same courts that the Spartans compete on, at one of the finest collegiate tennis centers in the country. Camps are packed with instruction, techniques, conditioning, and tournaments!
For sports-specific questions, call 517-388-9412. For registration or general questions, call 517-432-0730 or email msucamps@msu.edu.
Wharton Center for the Performing Arts Educational Programming: Wharton At Home
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
Wharton Center will continue to offer dynamic programming, education, and outreach. Join us here and on our social media pages as we strive to share our stories and share the arts with our community.
- whARTon at home Emerging Artists: This series gives young performers, grade K-6, the opportunity to take part in theatrical and choral music experiences. Participants will be introduced to fundamental concepts of each discipline, with an end goal of producing a piece of art that can be shared with family, friends, and the community.
- Take It From the Top: Virtual Program: Our Take It From The Top musical theater workshops are taught by a vibrant, talented team of experienced Broadway professionals who take time out of their shows and schedules to come to East Lansing and engage with local students.
- Wharton at Home Summer Sessions: With courses aimed at all interest levels, you will have the opportunity to learn from and create alongside professionals right from the comfort of your own home.
- Wharton Wednesdays: Helping keep art at the center of your day. Every Wednesday at 10:30am, join us in lessons designed for the whole family.
- Participate with Wharton: Learn about about ballet, dance and improv with these short lessons or view arts videos for kids on YouTube.
Women's Soccer Camps
- This program is seasonal or occurs year round
These camps are available to students in Grades 9 - 12.
Camp Session dates TBD
These camps are intended for serious players who have a strong desire to play at the highest level of college soccer. Campers will work directly with the Michigan State women’s coaching staff and other university coaches for an elite training opportunity and recruiting exposure.
For sports-specific questions, call 517-432-1887. For general or registration questions, call 517-432-0730 or email msucamps@msu.edu.