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MSMarquette - NMU Seaborg Center Summer of STEM for Kids
2025-04-25 00:00 - 2025-06-10 23:59 UTC | Michigan
NMU Seaborg Center Offers Kids ‘Summer of STEM’
Northern Michigan University’s Glenn T. Seaborg Mathematics and Science Center will host a series of summer programs for students in kindergarten through 12th grade. These programs are designed to foster curiosity, creativity and career exploration through immersive, hands-on learning experiences in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).
Summer College for Kids, open to students in grades K–8, provides engaging educational opportunities. Grades K–6 will explore topics such as LEGO robotics, coding fundamentals and other STEM-related subjects through hands-on, minds-on classes. Grades 7–8 will participate in career-focused STEM exploration, including visits to local businesses and industry partners.
Sessions will run June 23–27 and July 7–11, with morning classes held from 9 a.m. to noon and optional afternoon classes from 1-4 p.m. An optional supervised Lunch Bunch session is available from noon to 1 p.m., where students can bring their own lunch. The cost is $75 per class, and an extra $10 for optional lunch supervision.
Camp Infinity, running July 21–25, is a full-day technology camp for girls in grades 5–8. The program introduces participants to computer and internet technologies through engaging, instructor-led activities. The camp runs 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and includes a light breakfast and lunch. The cost is $125 for the week.
For details on how to register for any of the programs, visit nmu.edu/seaborg or contact the Glenn T. Seaborg Mathematics and Science Center at 906-227-2002.

Marquette - Youth Sailing Lessons
2025-05-19 00:00 - 2025-06-30 23:59
Youth Sailing Lessons Offered this Summer

The Marquette Junior Yacht Club will again offer youth sailing lessons this summer to the public. The program will provide the basic fundamentals of sailing for beginner ages 8-17 and expanded skill training for returning intermediate sailors. Instruction takes place both on and off the water by certified sailing instructors at the Marquette Yacht Club location, E Main Street, Marquette. Students will convene daily at the MJYC boathouse space generously donated by the Marquette Fish Producers.

The 2025 schedule is as follows: July 7 – July 11, July 14 – July 18, July 21 – July 25, July 28 – August 1, August 4 – August 8 and August 11 – August 15. There are two sessions per day from 10:00 am-12:45 pm and from 2:00 pm-4:45 pm. Students can register for one or more weeks and multiple sessions. Cost per one week session is $225. A scholarship application can be found on the website, mqtjyc.org.

For more details, email mqtjunioryachtclub@gmail.com or call 906-250-3350. Register for sessions on our website, mqtjyc.org through the Eventbrite program.
