Immerse yourself in a hands-on exploration of various art forms, including sculpture, painting, and drawing, all inspired by captivating historical periods.

Cast your way to fun as you learn about local species, how to tie the perfect knot, pick the right bait, and handle your catch. Don’t forget to bring your fishing rod and tackle box!

Exploring the world of 3D printing and laser cutting, you will design and create unique prototypes and personalized items while gaining valuable skills in design and engineering.

Calling all young Jedi! Awaken the force within and embark on a cosmic journey filled with friendship, creativity, and intergalactic excitement. Secure your spot now and may the summer be with you!

Discover the joy of painting both in the studio and outdoors! Learn foundational techniques while exploring color, texture, and composition. Through hands-on projects and creative expression, you will develop your own artistic style and create beautiful works of art to take home.

From pickleball to badminton, you will experience the perfect mix of fun and skill development for racquet enthusiasts of all levels.

Put your problem-solving skills to the test in this thrilling camp! You will work with other campers to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and unlock mysteries in a series of exciting escape room challenges.

Dive into the joys of singing and being a part of something bigger! Strengthen your vocal technique, musical literacy, and the ability to sing in harmony. You will showcase your learning with a culminating performance on the last day of the week.

Learn the basics of bike maintenance and road safety while biking various routes near USM. You must know how to ride a bike and will wear a helmet—and be encouraged to bring your own bike (although some will be available to borrow).

Push artistic boundaries and bring your imagination to life by experimenting with paints, collage, fabrics, and found objects. Create vibrant paintings and abstract sculptures while exploring dynamic, multilayered techniques that showcase your unique style.

Discover the basics of budgeting, saving, and spending wisely. Through fun activities and real-life scenarios, you will gain practical skills to take control of your finances and make smart money choices.

Tee up for a fun introduction to golf, learning swing basics, putting techniques, and course etiquette through engaging drills and games designed to build confidence and love for the sport. (Activities remain on the USM campus)

Dive into the world of cooking as you learn essential kitchen skills, experiment with fresh ingredients, and create delicious dishes from scratch. Each day builds confidence, creativity, and flavor!

Stay active through fast-paced team challenges that focus on movement, coordination, and strategy. Each day brings new games that inspire teamwork, friendly competition, and outdoor fun.

Explore the art of storytelling, explore the biology of iconic aliens, and see how droids inspire real-world robots. Learn Hollywood prop-painting and weathering techniques before tackling your final mission: constructing a high-quality, light-up Neopixel lightsaber of your very own.

Explore what it takes to produce a song from start to finish! You will learn how to use samples

Learn the basics of bike maintenance and road safety while biking various routes near USM. You must know how to ride a bike and will wear a helmet—and be encouraged to bring your own bike (although some will be available to borrow).

Exploring portrait art inspired by artists such as Frida Kahlo and Andy Warhol, you will get hands-on learning while creating portraits and self-portraits while trying out different styles and techniques. You’ll also enjoy fun games with your artwork!

Journey through the rich tapestry of ancient tales, exploring the heroic deeds, mythical creatures, and legendary adventures that have captivated cultures throughout history.

Eggcellent Dishes: Practice essential cooking skills while whipping up breakfast favorites. From mixing and measuring to cooking scrambled eggs, omelets, and other simple egg dishes, you’ll learn stovetop basics and enjoy creating tasty meals to start the day right.

This camp is all about building and launching rockets. After learning the basics of flight, you'll get to design your own custom parts to make your rocket fly higher and faster. Each day culminates in the big event, as every student gets to launch a rocket and watch it blast off! It's a full week of hands-on, high-flying fun.

It’s a week of epic gaming—without screens! Experience tournaments of strategy, teamwork, and quick thinking using classic and custom-designed games. From outdoor strategy hunts to card and board game showdowns, this camp celebrates friendly competition and creative play.

Designed for players ready to advance their game, this camp focuses on refining swing technique, improving accuracy, and mastering strategy through targeted drills and visits to local par-3 courses for real play experience.

Experiment with resin to make colorful, shiny creations. Using molds and decorative items like glitter, beads, and small trinkets, you will create keychains, coasters, or small sculptures. Explore new techniques and create one-of-a-kind pieces!

From creamy hummus to zesty guacamole, you’ll learn to create delicious, handcrafted dips and spreads, exploring essential techniques for blending, seasoning, and garnishing while elevating your flavor game to impress at any gathering.
 

Explore two worlds at once. This camp connects the fantasy of Middle-earth to the real-world history of runes, heraldry, and map-making. Bring history to life as you craft and paint your own 3D-printed legendary broken sword in this hands-on, non-digital adventure.

Learn the basics of bike maintenance and road safety while biking various routes near USM. You must know how to ride a bike and will wear a helmet—and be encouraged to bring your own bike (although some will be available to borrow).

Get ready for the ultimate competition of creativity and strategy! Design, build, and race your own marble courses while competing in exciting events like speed trials, obstacle runs, and team challenges. It’s a mix of engineering, problem-solving, and friendly rivalry—all in the spirit of Olympic fun!

Push artistic boundaries and bring your imagination to life by experimenting with paints, collage, fabrics, and found objects. Create vibrant paintings and abstract sculptures while exploring dynamic, multilayered techniques that showcase your unique style.

Discover the joy of language through rhythm, rhyme, and imagination! Explore different styles of poetry, from haikus to slam, and experiment with creative wordplay. Through group games, outdoor inspiration walks, and mini open mic sessions, you will learn to express yourself confidently and craft verses that make words dance off the page.

Even if you've never sailed before, you can learn and sail on Lake Michigan! You'll get a hands-on approach to sailing and water safety, boat handling, sail theory, and rules while learning and practicing overboard maneuvering and capsize recovery skills. (You must pass a 75-yard swim test to participate.)

Want to skip the baking and dive right into decorating your own cakes and cookies? You’ll learn how to use icings like whipped cream, buttercream, and fondant, and master the basic techniques of decorating with a pastry bag and using various piping tips with style.

Explore fascinating folktales filled with fantasy. Together with other campers, you'll read stories from different cultures, investigate narratives, and dive into fun craft and game activities that bring these legends to life.

Cast your way to fun as you learn about local species, how to tie the perfect knot, pick the right bait, and handle your catch. Don’t forget to bring your fishing rod and tackle box!

Campers will design, build, and play their own original board games, developing creative themes and unique rules while crafting game pieces and testing strategies. You will put your creations to the ultimate test with a final game day showcase!

Learn the basics of calligraphy while keeping a personalized journal to showcase your progress and creativity. Explore different lettering styles and techniques, practice with special pens and tools, and fill your journal with elegant designs, quotes, and decorative pages to treasure long after camp ends.

Design your own projects using 3D modeling software and then bring them to life with a 3D printer! Whether you design a toy, gadget, or unique prototype, you will be supported in turning your ideas into reality, step by step.

Explore the art of bite-sized creations as you learn to make fun and flavorful appetizers and snacks. Each day brings hands-on cooking experiences filled with creativity, flavor, and presentation.

Learn composition, lighting, and editing basics to transform ordinary snapshots into extraordinary ones! Whether using a DSLR or your phone, you’ll gain the skills to capture memorable moments and express your creativity through the lens.

Roll up your sleeves and dive into hands-on science! Design, build, and test creative experiments and projects—mixing chemistry, engineering, and imagination. Each day brings new challenges to explore how things work and discover the fun of doing science your way!

Find a space to create whatever inspires you, from painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media. With plenty of materials available and guidance when needed, this is your time to explore, experiment, and bring your artistic ideas to life.

Learning the basic skills of robot design, construction, and programming, you will build and train a robot to complete basic robotic challenges in a quick and efficient manner to win various robot competitions.

Inspired by The Amazing Race, teams will work together to complete exciting challenges, puzzles, and physical activities that test creativity, teamwork, and problem-solving. Each day brings new clues, detours, and surprises as campers race to the next checkpoint. From obstacle courses to brain teasers, this camp is full of fun competition and school spirit.

Explore both abstract and landscape art, learning to blend texture, color, and form to create vibrant, layered masterpieces. Channeling your inner Bob Ross, you’ll practice painting mountains, forests, and “happy little trees,” discovering that in art, there are no mistakes, just happy accidents.

Take flight in this magical, fast-paced game inspired by the world of Harry Potter! Learn the roles of Chasers, Beaters, Keepers, and Seekers as you practice teamwork,  strategy, and friendly competition, all while “flying” across the field with broomsticks in hand while using fun, safe, and creative adaptations.

Put your detective skills to the test as you work through puzzling scenarios and uncover hidden clues! Each day brings a new mystery full of twists, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. Investigate, question, and analyze as you race to crack the case before time runs out!

Step into a realm where imagination meets technology! You’ll transform your favorite myths, legends, and stories into real, 3D creations. Design magical creatures, legendary pieces, and enchanted landscapes and bring them to life using state-of-the-art 3D printers.

Find a space to create whatever inspires you, from painting and drawing to sculpture and mixed media. With plenty of materials available and guidance when needed, this is your time to explore, experiment, and bring your artistic ideas to life.

Become an environmental steward as you take part in hands-on conservation projects right here on campus. From restoring natural habitats to exploring local wildlife, you’ll learn how small actions can make a big impact on the environment.

Journey into the magical pages of Harry Potter and explore the world of Hogwarts through reading, storytelling, and hands-on creativity. From crafting your own magical artifacts and writing new spells to uncovering hidden secrets within the books, you will bring the wizarding world to life in fun and imaginative ways. It’s the perfect mix of reading, magic, and creativity for every young witch or wizard!

Put your problem-solving skills to the test in this thrilling adventure, working together with other campers to solve puzzles, uncover clues, and unlock mysteries in a series of exciting escape room challenges.

Cast your way to fun as you learn about local species, how to tie the perfect knot, pick the right bait, and handle your catch. Don’t forget to bring your fishing rod and tackle box!

A Summer Journey: Explore and develop your architectural skills while designing innovative buildings, replicating famous landmarks, and creating a Mars rover. You will creatively plan, prototype, and construct your ideas in a virtual world while learning problem-solving and collaboration skills.

Dive into the excitement of frisbee golf on our very own campus course. Each hole is a new challenge, and every throw brings the thrill of competition. If you love outdoor action and adventure, and a little friendly competition, this is the perfect game for you!

Step back in time and learn how castles were built! You will explore medieval life, that era's art and architecture, and the building techniques used. Discover the fascinating history of the fortresses that shaped the Middle Ages.