Registration open for Lake Michigan College Summer Camps

BENTON HARBOR, Mich. -- Registration is open for more than a dozen Fab Lab, performing arts, and athletic summer camps hosted by Lake Michigan College. All camps will be held on LMC’s Benton Harbor Campus, 2755 E. Napier Ave. Early registration is encouraged as camps can fill quickly.

Fab Lab Camps

The Fab Lab is where creativity meets technology. Fab Lab summer camps provide fun, hands-on projects that spark creativity and allow participants to develop collaboration, teamwork, critical thinking, and communication skills. Participants can explore a variety of tools in a supervised setting, including 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, CNC routers, Adobe Creative Suite, embroidery and sewing machines, and more. Each camp is conducted under the guidance of college faculty and staff. Opportunities are available for campers as young as 6 through high school and beyond.

Fab Lab Summer Camp: Maker Playground 
June 8-11, 1:30-4:30 p.m., ages 8+, $165 
Register by June 2: https://LMCFLMakerPlaygroundJune.eventbrite.com 
Aug. 10-13, 1:30-4:30 p.m., ages 8+, $165 
Register by Aug. 3: https://LMCFLMakerPlaygroundAug.eventbrite.com

Get creative making things with 3D printers, computer-aided design, sewing machines, laser cutters, woodworking tools, and more. Experiment with ideas in an environment of trying, re-thinking the process, and trying again to improve the design. Campers can choose from a variety of hands-on projects and work at their own pace.

NEW THIS YEAR! Soldering Art Summer Camp 
June 15-18, 1:30-4:30 p.m., ages 8+, $150 
Register by June 8: https://LMCFLSolderingArts.eventbrite.com

Learn to safely and confidently handle a soldering iron and create up to 10 unique jewelry pieces using beads, colored stones, copper and silver wire, and patina. Projects may include caged crystal pendants, guitar string G-clef pendants, beaded soldered headpins, and the Tree of Life pendant. Each student takes home their finished projects, soldering iron, and newfound skills.

LEGO® Animation & Digital Design 
June 22-July 2, 9 a.m.-noon, Monday-Thursday, ages 8+, $259 
Register by June 15: https://LMCFLLegoAnimation.eventbrite.com

Discover how LEGO creations come to life through digital modeling and animation. Using Blender, a professional-grade creative software, participants will design LEGO-inspired models and create their own animated scenes. Learn 3D modeling, animation, rendering, visual effects, and creative storytelling through motion.

NEW THIS YEAR! Airbrush Art & Design 
July 6-9, 1:30-4:30 p.m., middle schoolers, $150 
Register by July 1: https://LMCFLAirbrushPaint.eventbrite.com

Unleash creativity with professional airbrush tools while exploring techniques for shading, blending, stenciling, and creating bold color effects. Campers will design and paint custom artwork on T-shirts, canvas panels, tote bags, and more. By the end of camp, every student will take home a collection of personalized airbrushed creations.

Little Makers & Big Ideas 
July 13-16, 9 a.m.-noon, ages 6-10, $165 
Register by July 6: https://LMCFLLittleMakers.eventbrite.com

Get ready for four days of crafting and decorating projects while exploring the Fab Lab. Students will be shown how the 3D printer, lasers, vinyl cutter, and sewing machines work. This is similar to the Maker Playground camp but designed for a younger crowd.

Sewing Studio Creations
July 20-23, 1:30-4:30 p.m., ages 8+, $149 
Register by July 13: https://LMCFLSewingStudio.eventbrite.com

Learn how a sewing machine works, how to read and customize patterns, measure the body, create seams, do alterations, and more. Campers will create and complete as many projects as they desire while building real skills that bring ideas from concept to creation.

NEW THIS YEAR! Build a Clock Circuit 
Aug. 3-5, 1:30-4:30 p.m., ages 8+, $150
Register by July 31: https://LMCFLCircuitClock.eventbrite.com

Dive into the fundamentals of digital electronics by building a working clock circuit from the ground up. Learn how to safely use a breadboard to assemble electronic circuits using TTL logic chips, resistors, LEDs, and timing components. No soldering required. By the end of camp, each participant will understand how a clock circuit works and how timing drives modern electronics.

Build Your Own 3D Printer 
Aug. 17-18, 1:30-3:30 p.m., all ages 12+, $370 
Register by Aug. 10: https://LMCFL3DPrinter.eventbrite.com

Start with a 3D printer kit and finish with a fully functioning 3D printer. Along the way, participants will learn how to maintain and operate the finished creation. Kit and one roll of filament are included in the price of the camp. This camp is ideal for individuals, siblings, or families who want to build together.

Performing Arts Camps

Junior high and high school music students can enhance their performance skills through camps offered by the LMC Visual & Performing Arts Department. Each camp is taught by college faculty and held in the LMC Mendel Center, the largest performing arts facility in Southwest Michigan.

VPA Recording Arts Camp
July 6-8, 9 a.m.-noon, grades 7-12 in Fall 2026, $100
Register by June 30: https://VPA_Recording_Arts_Camp2026.eventbrite.com

Learn what it's like to be in a recording studio! Explore setting up and placing microphones, recording and editing in Pro Tools and MIDI, integrating music and video, and applying basic mixing and mastering techniques.

VPA Piano Camp
July 13-16, 9 a.m.-noon, grades 7-12 in Fall 2026, $150
Register by July 6: https://VPA_Piano_Camp2026.eventbrite.com

Whether just beginning or playing for years, build and enhance skills and performance confidence. Work on solos, duets, and small ensemble pieces under the instruction of LMC piano faculty member Alexandra Lee. The week culminates with a recital performance at 11 a.m. on July 16 in the Hanson Theatre.

Athletic Camps

The Lake Michigan College Athletic Department will offer 2-day volleyball camps for middle school and high school athletes. 

Elite High School Volleyball Camp
Aug. 3-4, 5-7 p.m., grades 9-12 in Fall 2026, $55.20
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lake-michigan-college-elite-high-school-volleyball-camp-tickets-1978628681650

Get ready to bump, set, spike, and dive at a camp where future volleyball stars are made! Increase skill level, learn new techniques, and grow as an athlete under the instruction of experienced coaches. 

Middle School Volleyball Camp
Aug. 10-11, 5-7 p.m., grades 6-8 in Fall 2026, $55.20
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lake-michigan-college-volleyball-middle-school-camp-tickets-1978629161084?aff=erellivmlt

It’s game time! Get ready to bump, set, spike, and dive as you learn from experienced coaches and meet new friends who share a passion for volleyball! Perfect for beginners and those with some experience in the sport. 

The complete list of camps can be found at www.lakemichigancollege.edu/camps.

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About the Fab Lab at Lake Michigan College 
The Fab Lab at Lake Michigan College is an open-access digital fabrication studio and collaborative workshop. Located on LMC's Benton Harbor campus in the Hanson Technology Center, the Fab Lab provides community members and students with the information, tools, software, and space needed to invent and create. Among the high-tech tools and software are laser cutters, 3D printers, vinyl cutters, CNC routers, hand tools, Adobe Creative Suite, embroidery and sewing machines, and serger. Workshops, tours, and open lab hours are available throughout the year. More information can be found at www.lakemichigancollege.edu/community/fab-lab.

About the Lake Michigan College Visual & Performing Arts Department
The Visual & Performing Arts Department allows students to reach new levels of excellence through classroom instruction and public performance. Many programs, including instrumental and vocal music, theatre, and dance, are based in the Lake Michigan College Mendel Center, the only performing arts center of its kind in Southwest Michigan. Here, LMC students have opportunities to study the performing arts in a venue that attracts thousands of patrons annually. Programs including drawing, painting, and graphic design allow students to explore the possibilities in the visual arts.

Auditions are held for select ensembles that perform on the same stages as world-renowned touring acts. Students in any major also have opportunities to audition for Broadway musicals and plays and join two different vocal ensembles, string and wind ensembles, a pop-rock ensemble, and jazz band. One of only two colleges in Michigan to carry the prestigious All-Steinway designation, LMC has a team of highly qualified faculty that bring real-world expertise to the classroom. 

About Lake Michigan College Athletics
Lake Michigan College is a member of the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and the Michigan Community College Athletic Association (MCCAA) and currently fields nine intercollegiate Red Hawk teams: men’s and women’s soccer, men’s and women’s cross country, women’s volleyball, men’s and women’s basketball, men’s baseball, and women’s softball. All sports are based on the College’s Benton Harbor campus.