Precollege Programming

Office of Precollege Programming
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo MI 49008-5288 USA
(269) 387-2773

Summer Programs

 

Young woman looking at fingerprint cards

"I have gone to these camps for 3 years with the t-shirts to prove it and I think they are amazing. They aren't like other camps were you're basically being babysitted, you get to learn something new hands on and meet instructors with years of experience."

- James

"My student thoroughly enjoyed all 3 of the different camps she tried, and I loved the all day option, especially that it included trying two very different topics in the morning and afternoon.  The instructors were very personable and motivated her to engage deeply, and she loved meeting new friends who were interested in exploring the same topic."

Cecilia's mom

ATYP Summer Programs are a fun way for pre-teens and young teens to explore topics of interest and to meet other students who share their passions. Whether it’s art, computers, math, writing, or science, there’s something for almost everyone! ATYP’s Summer Programs provide a learning-rich environment where kids can expand their minds and grow their interests, while still getting to be a kid. Students are welcome to come for half or full days, and for one or more weeks. There are no testing or eligibility requirements.

Summer camps for 2026 will be held in person on WMU's campus. Camps are primarily for students going into 6th to 9th grade. Each camp costs $150 with half-off scholarships available if you qualify for for a state or federal assistance program. Contact the ATYP office for details by email. Some camps have a materials fee. There is a $10 late fee if you register after June 1.

We also offer a Writing Your College Admissions Essay Workshop for students entering their senior year (2026-27). There are several sessions of this class - some online and some in-person. The camps cost $160. The exact schedule is listed below. 

Camps offered this summer with registration links listed below:

June 8-12

June 15-19 (Schneider Hall)

June 22-26 (Kohrman Hall)

July 6-10 (Schneider Hall)

July 13-17 (Kohrman Hall)

Please also note:

  • Once you have successfully finished the registration process you will receive a return email confirming your registration. Please do not leave the payment screen until you see the "Payment Successful" message.
  • $10 discounts are available for students taking more than one camp. When registering for your second camp, type “Multi” into the space asking for a discount code.
  • Partial scholarships are available for students who qualify for any state or federal assistance program. Simply email @email a photo or scanned documentation of the assistance program you qualify for. We will send you a discount code to used to be charged only half of the regular registration fee.
  • Please register early—some camps fill up fast!
  • If you cancel your registration prior to June 4, we will refund your costs minus a $25 processing fee per camp. After June 4 we will refund 50% of the costs up until the Wednesday prior to your camp. After that date refunds are not generally given but we will review requests on a case-by-case basis.
  • If we cancel the camp, we will refund your entire camp fee. If we change the camp's format or date, we will offer to refund your entire camp fee if the new format or dates do not work.
  • If you're registering for a camp and do not meet the recommended grade level, you must get approval before registering or your registration may be canceled.
  • Most summer camps are capped at 20 students (some are capped at 15 students or another number).
  • There's a $10 late fee for registrations after June 1.

For more information on all the summer camps available at Western Michigan University, see the online directory.