Maker, Baker or Health Caretaker?
Most students entering grades 6-10 have more questions than answers about choosing their future careers.
Our Career Academies provide real-life experiences that will help students discover their interests and a career that’s right for them.
Many involve plenty of hands-on activities, making them as active and fun as a summer camp!
Conducted by Macomb faculty, our academies include information on the college preparation required for each career.
Career Academies will be offered Summer 2026
(registration starts March 15)
Camp Scrubs
June 15-18, 2026
Camp Scrubs introduces students to health careers through hands-on activities in Macomb’s labs and Simulation Center. Areas explored include respiratory care, physical and occupational therapies, radiology, medical assisting, surgical technology and nursing.
CSI at the PSI
June 15-17, 2026 (Camp is for students in grades 9-11)
Students learn how crime scene evidence, including footprints, fingerprints and blood splatter, is analyzed to identify suspects. The program offers an immersive introduction to crime scene investigation techniques.
Entrepreneurship
June 22-25, 2026
In this camp, students design a product, develop marketing strategies and explore the process of selling their products. The camp introduces essential entrepreneurial skills.
Makerspace
June 29 – July 2, 2026
Students step into a hands-on, technology-rich environment exploring 3D printing, single-board computers, virtual and augmented reality, computer-aided design (CAD) and artificial intelligence. Participants engage creatively while developing technical skills in an innovation-focused makerspace setting.
Kitchen Sink Art Camp
July 13-16, 2026
Students complete different art projects each day using common household items. Projects include screen printing on ceramics, creating lithographs with aluminum foil and Coca-Cola, batik fabric dyeing and making homemade pigments for painting.
Media and Communications Arts (MACA) Camp
July 13-16, 2026
Students explore media arts used in film, gaming, apps and digital content. Topics include photography, video, illustration, interactive design, animation and graphic design. The camp offers a comprehensive introduction to careers in media and communication arts.
Culinary and Pastry Arts Camp
July 20-23, 2026
This hands-on academy provides students with an inside look at commercial kitchen operations. Participants practice both hot food preparation and pastry techniques while learning core culinary skills.
To register click the link below then search "youth programs."
Register
Questions?
Contact k12relations@macomb.edu or 586.349.8712 for more information.