Grand Valley State University hosts a wide variety of camps for students in grades PK-12. Use the search tool below to find the right one for your child by category, grade level, and dates. New camps are added throughout the year so be sure to check back regularly. Watch this video for how to best use this website and register for camps at GVSU. Sports camps are available here.

Interfaith Service Day Camp: Interfaith & Cross Cultural Equity

June 24 - 28, 2024

This Interfaith Service Day Camp will explore interfaith and cross cultural equity through fun interactive activities. It's the perfect opportunity for students to be immersed in a worldview by visits to sacred sites around Grand Rapids. We will connect themes we learn about at sacred sites by doing hands on service projects at area nonprofits. Students can expect to earn up to 12 hours of community service while taking part in this week-long day camp. All transportation to sites will be provided, along with lunch and snacks.

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Young PI's Summer Scholar Program, June 24 - June 28, 2024

June 24 - 28, 2024

The Young Pis Summer Scholar program's goal is to introduce high school students to lab techniques and research methods. Over the course of a week-long summer camp, students will complete labs based on biomedical sciences, biology, physics, and chemistry. High school students will be paired with an undergraduate mentor and be able to discuss research, college life, and how they can best prepare to excel when they reach the university level. The camp will also include a community tour of Grand Rapids based research institutes, exploring careers based on the exploration of STEM.

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Summer Writing Camps 2024: GRAND RAPIDS (Grades 3-5)

July 8 - 11, 2024

Our Summer Writing Camps are for students who are interested in writing! Our teachers will inspire creative thinking as the young writers explore various styles and genres of self-expression. They will meet and write with new friends.

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Summer Writing Camps 2024: GRAND RAPIDS (Grades 6-8)

July 8 - 11, 2024

Our Summer Writing Camps are for students who are interested in writing! Our teachers will inspire creative thinking as the young writers explore various styles and genres of self-expression. They will meet and write with new friends.

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Summer Writing Camps 2024: GRAND RAPIDS (Grades 9-12)

July 8 - 11, 2024

Our Summer Writing Camps are for students who are interested in writing! Our teachers will inspire creative thinking as the young writers explore various styles and genres of self-expression. They will meet and write with new friends.

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Engineering is Elementary

July 15 - 18, 2024

Learn what it's like to be an engineer! Students will use the Engineering Design Process to solve problems through hands-on activities. This camp is for students entering grades 1-5 in Fall 2024.

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Summer Writing Camps 2024: ALLENDALE (Grades 3-5)

July 29 - August 1, 2024

Our Summer Writing Camps are for students who are interested in writing! Our teachers will inspire creative thinking as the young writers explore various styles and genres of self-expression. They will meet and write with new friends.

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Summer Writing Camps 2024: ALLENDALE (Grades 6-12)

July 29 - August 1, 2024

Our Summer Writing Camps are for students who are interested in writing! Our teachers will inspire creative thinking as the young writers explore various styles and genres of self-expression. They will meet and write with new friends.

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Advanced Manufacturing Camp 2024

July 29 - August 2, 2024

Join us as we explore this exciting summer camp for middle school students in Advanced Manufacturing! This summer camp is a five-day hands-on immersive STEM experience for students entering 6 and 7th grade (this fall) in advanced manufacturing and careers. Students will participate in a large group introduction followed by breakout sessions facilitated by GVSU staff, students, and industry professionals from around West Michigan. Sessions will include hands-on activities in CAD, 3-D Printing, Design Thinking, and Automation that will provide a glimpse into the future of the largest industry sector in Michigan. An introduction to careers in advanced manufacturing will engage students in learning about career pathways from industry professionals from West Michigan. Students will also have the opportunity to participate in off-site industry tours.

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Summer Writing Camps 2024: Write Your College Essay Workshop

August 5 - 8, 2024

Write Your College Essay is a workshop for high school students applying to college in the fall. The workshop includes 12 hours of group and individualized instruction, and feedback. Each student will finish the workshop with a completed Common App essay that will be ready to apply to colleges. Students will have to do work outside of designated class times to get the most from the sessions.

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