Summer at Alma
Summer at Alma College
Choose from summer camps focused on arts, science, leadership and service, and athletics. Dive deep into an area of interest, learn new skills, and make new friends!
Interested in Hosting a Summer Camp or Conference at Alma College
Alma College offers a safe, walkable campus environment ideal for summer camps and conferences. We provide an array of athletic, academic, and meeting facilities, a variety of quality options in the dining hall, and multiple residence hall configurations to support a wide range of program models. Our experienced campus team works closely with camp organizers to ensure a smooth planning process and a successful on-campus experience.
Academic Camps
ACORN Program
ACORN Program
ACORN Program
Do you ever wish you were the forensic scientist on the crime scene? Do you enjoy hands-on scientific and mathematical research? If so, then the Alma College Research Network (ACORN) program is for you.
Incoming Alma College first-year science and mathematics students have the extraordinary opportunity to engage in research before they even step foot on campus! Prior to their freshman year, selected students are invited to begin their academic journey through the ACORN summer research opportunity alongside Alma faculty and other students.
Registration closes 4/17/26.
Explorers Week (STEM)
Explorers Week (STEM)
Explorers Week (STEM)
Students who will be enrolling in grades 2–6 for the 2026-2027 school year will have a chance to explore topics in math, science, and engineering in a week-long day camp setting. The program includes a variety of hands-on, student-centered experiences where they have the opportunity to learn more about each topic. Students will have two different classes each morning. The afternoons are filled with challenges and activities. Students will move about in small groups led by a counselor. Lunch and snacks are provided each day. There is a limit of 55 students.
Stay tuned for Summer 2026 updates!
Global Challenge
Global Challenge
Global Challenge
During five days on the Alma College campus, students develop solutions to real-world international issues through a simulation of the United Nations Security Council. Your team might work on critical issues like disease outbreaks, international terrorism, climate change, or other global concerns. Work with an exceptional group of incoming and current students – including our nationally recognized Model United Nations team – alumni mentors and expert faculty.
Stay tuned for Summer 2026 updates!
Research Week (STEM)
Research Week (STEM)
Research Week (STEM)
Each morning students entering grades 7-11 for the 2026-2027 school year will work in small groups on a week-long project in one of the STEM disciplines. Each group will work alongside Alma College faculty and/or students as they complete this work. The students will have a chance to present their work at the close of the week. In the afternoons students will work on engineering challenges, and social enrichment activities and learn more about the possibilities in life after high school. Snacks and lunch will be provided. There is a limit of 40 students.
Stay tuned for Summer 2026 updates!
Lego and Leadership
Lego and Leadership
Lego and Leadership
Each day the students will be challenged to plan, design, and build something out of Lego, that correlates to a real world problem. Students will learn leadership skills, communication, and teamwork, while solving problems through fun and interactive activities.
Stay tuned for Summer 2026 updates!
Professional Development for Educators
STEM Core Option 1: Technology
STEM Core Option 1: Technology
STEM Core Option 1: Technology
K-12 teachers take technology tools and explore how to apply them in a classroom setting. This experience is completely online and designed for K-12 teachers using various levels of technology in the classroom. Activities include designing websites, researching tools to support math and science units, and creating classroom-ready technology-enhanced artifacts. This CORE experience is being taught by Jessie Store.
There is a stipend of $500 per teacher and $500 for classroom materials.
Stay tuned for Summer 2026 updates!
Cost: Free
STEM Core Option 2: Ambitious Science Teacher
STEM Core Option 2: Ambitious Science Teacher
STEM Core Option 2: Ambitious Science Teacher
This is a workshop centered around the Ambitious Science Teaching (AST) framework and supporting teachers in making curricular and NGSS-related connections to phenomena-based teaching. K-12 teachers will learn about the tools and knowledge to implement the AST core practices in their own classrooms, whatever level they teach.
This CORE experience is being taught by Brian Hancock. Meetings will take place in a synchronous online format from 9:00 a.m. – noon EST.
Participants will receive a stipend of $500 and $250 for classroom supplies and the AST book.
Camp will not be held in 2025 — Stay tuned for Summer 2026 updates!
Athletics
Camps and Events
Camps and Events
Camps and Events
Young athletes can improve their game, develop new skillsets, and have a great time while doing it.
Cancellation Policy
Written notice must be submitted to summercamps@alma.edu in accordance with the tiered structure detailed below.:
- 21 days or more before camp start date = *100% refund, less the transaction fee
- 8-20 days before camp start date = *75% refund, less the transaction fee
- 7 days or less before camp start date = *0% refund
*Some exceptions may apply (less the cost associated with meals, housing, and transaction fees).