2023 Summer Academy Registration Link
Summer Crafts
June 19-20 6th-8th grade
15 spots R. Case
Roll up your sleeves and put on your creativity hat because this academy allows you to expand your artistic abilities using yarn, ribbons and pipe cleaners to weave a truly unique and colorful basket. In addition, we encourage you to experiment with patterns, colors and textures designing and decorating a flower pot using paints and other art material to add to your garden or home!
2 days $ 60
M.E.P—Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing
June 19-20 8th-10th grade
15 spots A. Bryce
Students get hands-on exposure learning about mechanical systems, Electrical Systems, and Plumbing systems in a project based approach. Students will also learn about the multiple career pathways in MEP!
** NO SHORTS or OPEN TOE SHOES
2 days $60
Welding
June 19 –20 6th—8th grade
15 spots C. McNally
Considering a career in welding? Work on
various hands-on projects in our welding lab using Shielded and Gas Metal Arc Welding
processes, as well as an Oxyacetylene torch and Plasma Arc cutting. Students will be taking their completed projects home with them!
** NO SHORTS or OPEN TOE SHOES
2 days $60
Collision Repair
June 21-23 8th-10th Grade
15 spots A. Bryce
Students will learn how to assess damage, remove damaged components and prepping a vehicle to repair minor vehicle damage such as dents, and scratches using body filler. Students will also learn how to paint vehicles after repairs have been made laying the foundation skills for more advanced repair work in the future.
3 days $90
Go Cart Build
June 26th-30th 6th-8th grade
24 spots
K. Thomas, T. Wright, D. Sullivan & A. Hoskins
Vroom, Vroom!
Working in small groups, students will build go carts from the ground up. Beginning with
braking, steering, and suspension, the groups will then work on body panels and roll bars. They will then add an engine, align the drive chain, and finish up. On the last day, students will have the
opportunity to drive the cart they build.
Parents will be invited in on Friday to watch the driving experience
5 days $150
Ecology Adventure Expedition
June 26-30 5th-8th grade
15 spots P. McCreedy
Explore the place you live by experiencing local cultural and natural history in a fun and exciting way. Students will explore the special relationships we have with the place we call home by engaging in hands-on activities related to; Percussion fire starting, Wild edible plants, Atl-atl (the spear-thrower), Cooking on rocket stoves, Cordage with local plant fiber, Aquatic Macroinvertebrates, Water quality, Wildlife Biology, Habitat Restoration, Watersheds, and Indigenous Technology Each day is filled with a new adventure!
This program will include two field trips with busing provided.
**This expedition will include some physically demanding days and participants will require the ability to hike each day for 2 to 5 miles. Students will need a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes for the hikes.
5 days $175
Birdhouse build
June 28-29 4th-5th grade
15 spots R. Case
Students will engage in learning basic woodworking skills, including measuring, sanding, drilling and assembling wood pieces to create a suitable birdhouse environment to take home. Students will gain experience in using hammers, nail guns and clamps safely and efficiently.
2 days $ 60
Intro to Cosmetology
July 10-12 6th and 7th grade
July 17-19 8th and 9th grade
10 spots available for each camp M. Grossbauer
**Location – This camp is being held at Grondin’s in Lapeer. Please be sure to drop your student off in the back of the building at the following address:
Grondin’s College of Cosmetology
371 W. Nepessing St.
Lapeer, Mi. 48446 – Phone: 810-664-7683
Your student will learn the basics of cosmetology. The first day will consist of facial shapes, hair maintenance, styling, and color theory. Students will learn the art of shampooing using mannequins, braiding, and curling. Moving into the second day, participants will learn about nails by engaging in hands-on activities and performing manicures and pedicures on each other. The final day will provide students with knowledge about different skin types and treatments to best suit these types. Students will perform facials on each other or on mannequins. Upon completion of the camp, participants will be allowed to keep the mannequin heads to practice and continue learning while at home!
3 days $ 90
LEAF Piggy Bank Build
July 11 PreK-3rd grade
25 spots
The Lapeer County Education Attainment Fund (LEAF) is a children’s savings program in Lapeer County designed to help students start saving for college and career training expenses. Your student will join us in an artistic experience creating their very own piggy bank to start the savings process.
1 day $ 30
Challenger Learning Center
July 13 6th-8th grade
34 spots
D. Mosher
Students will take a trip to the Challenger Learning Center at St. Clair Community College and become an “astronaut” in the simulated Lunar Quest Mission with a new directive from NASA. Students will engage in several hands-on lab activities with an engineering focus. Students will also have time to visit the collection of fossils and dinosaurs. (Cost includes ticket price and transportation by bus).
1 day $ 40
STEM Challenge
July 24-25 6th-8th grade
15 spots R. Case
Students will learn the fundamentals of the engineering process through project-based learning. Students will participate in an egg drop challenge, catapult challenge, make slime and have magnet fun.
2 day $ 60
ASL Learning Camp
July 24-28 7th-9th grade
25 spots C. Cunningham
Are you interested in learning American Sign Language? Students will learn basic signs and phrases of ASL, a visual language used to communicate with the Deaf. All students will receive “Signing Illustrated: The Complete Learning Guide” to continue learning beyond the ASL Academy.
5 day $ 150.00
If paying by cash or check, please register with Maria Martz at [email protected] or 810-664-1124 ext. 83901. Payment is due upon registration.
Credit Card registration will be located on our website at www.lapeerisd.org
For further information, please contact Instructional Services Manager, Dawn Mosher at [email protected] or 810-245-3983