Summer Programs
"WMU ATYP Summer Camps offer excellent enrichment opportunities at a very reasonable cost. A wonderful chance for students to explore what interests them."
- Karen
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. No testing or eligibility requirement.
Summer camps for 2025 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 free or reduced lunch. 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 (2025-26). 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 9-13
- Writing the College Admission Essay Workshop (9 a.m. to noon, virtual)
June 16-20 (Kohrman Hall)
- Writing the College Admission Essay Workshop (9 a.m. to noon, in-person)
- The Art of Hand Lettering (9 a.m. to noon)
- The Art of Stage Makeup (9 a.m. to noon) - Spots available!
- Chess (1 to 4 p.m.)
June 23-27 (Kohrman Hall)
- Writing the College Admission Essay Workshop (9 a.m. to noon, in-person)
- Math Games and Competitions (9 a.m. to noon)
- Paper Mache Personas (9 a.m. to noon)
- Chess (1 to 4 p.m.)
- Building Virtual Reality Worlds (1 to 4 p.m.) (Learn more about the camp)
July 7-11 (Schneider Hall)
- Laptop Orchestra (9 a.m. to noon)
- Survivalcraft (9 a.m. to noon) - FULL, waitlist available
- Intro to Vet Medicine (1 to 4 p.m.) - FULL, waitlist available
- Scratch Multimedia Games (1 to 4 p.m.) (Learn more about the camp)
July 14-18
- Japanese Language and Culture (9 a.m. to noon)
- Calling all Poets! (9 a.m. to noon)
- Codebreaking (1 to 4 p.m.)
- Game Development with Unity and Motion Capture (1 to 4 p.m.) - FULL
Please also note:
- Once you have successfully finished the registration process you will receive a return email confirming your registration.
- $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 free or reduced lunch. Simply email atyp-info@wmich.edu a letter from your school confirming your eligibility. We will send you a discount code to use when register.
- Please register early—some camps fill up fast!
- If you cancel your registration prior to June 5, 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.