Central Lakes College Summer Camps

Academic Camps

Camp Invention

Inspire your young innovator with a one-of-a-kind summer adventure! Exciting, hands-on challenges will spark curiosity and build their confidence as they dive into limitless STEM fun full of opportunities to imagine, experiment and create.

Dates: July 7-11
Ages: Entering Grades K-6
Camp Focus: STEM
Cost: $280.00
Contact: Kaarin Hanske, kaarin.hanske@isd181.org

Healthcare Scrubs Camp

Join us for Scrubs Camp on July 17-18, 2025, from 8:30am to 12:30pm. This healthcare career exploration event is designed for 8th, 9th, and 10th grade students to explore and learn about health careers through hands-on activities. This event is hosted at Central Lakes College and Essentia Health and is supported by Bridges Workplace Connection, Central Lakes College, Essentia Health, and Sourcewell. There is no cost to attend. Participants must register by July 1, 2025.

Dates: July 17-18
Ages: Entering Grades 8-10
Camp Focus: Career Exploration, Healthcare
Contact: Mary Gottsch, mary@bridgesconnection.org

Nitro-X Summer Camp

Nitro-X Summer Camp is designed for middle school students to explore careers in transportation through hands-on activities. Hosted by Minnesota State Colleges and High Schools, the camp features technical sessions, hands-on tinkering with RC cars, and painting RC car bodies in professional paint booths. Campers also participate in two VIP industry tours, build technical confidence, and develop teamwork and employability skills. Participants must register by May 1, 2025.

Dates: June 30-July 3
Ages: Entering grades 6-8
Camp Focus: Career Exploration, Engineering, Manufacturing, STEM
Cost: $300.00
Contact: Chris Hadfield, chris.hadfield@clcmn.edu