North Central Michigan College’s Summer Learning Academy returns this year with an exciting lineup of hands-on, interactive programs designed to inspire young minds. Running from June 23—August 21, the nine-week academy offers engaging learning experiences for students entering grades 3 through 8. With morning (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) and afternoon (1 – 4 p.m.) sessions available, children can explore topics like robotics, art, nature, music, and even babysitting certification.

All classes take place on North Central’s Petoskey campus, providing a dynamic learning environment with access to college facilities.

Program Details and Registration

  • Cost: $99 per session (includes four days of instruction and class supplies)
  • Scholarships: Available to eligible students

Summer Learning Academy Class Offerings

For children entering grades 3, 4 and 5:

  • Week of June 23: Magic and More/Young Entrepreneurs or Jewelry Making: Sparkle and Create/Magic and More
  • Week of June 30: Yoga, Stretch, and Play/ Future Stars Acting Class
  • Week of July 7: All About Art/LEGO Robotics
  • Week of July 14: LEGO Robotics/Nature’s Nurturers
  • Week of July 21: Guitar Adventures/Rock Star Writer! Or Kids in the Kitchen/Star Voices Singing
  • Week of July 28: LEGO Robotics/Karate for Kids
  • Week of August 4: Manufacturing Madness/Adventure in Action
  • Week of August 11: Outdoor Adventures/Sculpt and Shape
  • Week of August 18: Jr. Sleuth’s Crime Lab/Dancing Dynamo

For Children Entering Grades 6, 7 and 8:

  • Week of June 23: Young Entrepreneur/Jewelry Making: Sparkle and Create!
  • Week of June 30: Babysitting Certification with CPR/Yoga, Stretch, and Play
  • Week of July 7: LEGO Robotics/All About Art
  • Week of July 14: Nature’s Nurturers/Kids in the Kitchen
  • Week of July 21: Star Voices Singing/Guitar Adventures
  • Week of July 28: Karate for Kids/LEGO Robotics
  • Week of August 4: Adventure in Action/Manufacturing Madness
  • Week of August 11: Sculpt and Shape/Outdoor Adventures
  • Week of August 18: Dancing Dynamo/Jr. Sleuth’s Crime Lab

Class space is limited, and some sessions are filling quickly. For complete course descriptions and to secure a spot, visit the Summer Learning Academy website.