Friday, May 16, 2025

As the academic school year winds down, Muskegon Community College is inviting first through eighth grade students to beat the mid-summer heat with STEM camp, MCC’s hands-on learning and discovery workshop at the Sturrus Technology Center. A two-weeks long youth retreat, MCC’s STEM Camp offers an engaging opportunity for kids to dive into science, technology, engineering, and math through interactive, age-appropriate activities that are both educational and fun.

Sessions will run over two weeks: July 7–10 for Week 1 and July 14–17 for Week 2. Each day offers an AM session from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and a PM session from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM.

Registration runs through Sunday, June 22, 2025.

This year, MCC is proud to partner with Girls on the Run West Michigan, a community-based organization that empowers youth through physical activity and an evidence-based curriculum.

“STEM Camp is such a fun, educational, and rewarding experience for kids,” said MCC’s Associate Dean of Workforce and Talent Development, Dr. Stephanie Briggs. “We’re especially thankful to have Girls on the Run partner alongside us this year. Together, we’re creating an environment that supports both intellectual and emotional growth in children.”

Briggs says that with support from the Howmet Aerospace Foundation, this year MCC is able to offer financial assistance to families to help cover part of the cost of camp.

“We are incredibly appreciative of Howmet’s continued support,” said Dr. Briggs. “Their investment in our community allows more students to explore STEM fields and reduces financial barriers for families who want to give their children this opportunity.”

• What: MCC’s Stem Camp
• Where: Sturrus Technology Center, 388 W. Clay, Muskegon, MI 49440
• When: Week 1: July 7–10, 2025 | Week 2: July 14–17, 2025 | AM Session: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM | PM Session: 12:30 PM–3:30 PM, Registration: May 5 – June 22, 2025.

Register: https://tinyurl.com/MCCSTEMCAMP2025

About Girls on the Run West Michigan:

Girls on the Run West Michigan offers dynamic, evidence-based programs that encourage young participants to build confidence, embrace physical activity, imagine new possibilities, and develop the skills to stand up for themselves and others. Their impact extends far beyond the finish line, inspiring lasting change and resilience in the youth they serve.

Celebrating its 100th year anniversary in 2026, Muskegon Community College is dedicated to bringing out the very best of its students’ talents and potential. For a century, MCC has stood as a beacon of light and hope for the Lakeshore; enriching lives and providing better outcomes for the thousands upon thousands of students who have walked through its doors. Offering over 80 academic programs and areas of study, MCC prides itself on being a welcoming environment for all where learning and creativity thrive.

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