Hands-on Learning.
Immerse yourself in hands-on learning at Michigan Tech’s Summer Youth Programs (SYP)! Each summer, nearly 1,000 middle and high school students from around the world come to Michigan Technological University for week-long STEM, business, and career explorations designed to help them discover college pathways and real-world opportunities.
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"SYP is a great place to make friends, learn more about yourself and the world, and have great summer memories. The staff is great, the people are great, and overall an outstanding place!"
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Spark Curiosity. Explore Interests. Make an Impact.
Camp-like, Mini College Experience.
Since 1972, Summer Youth Programs (SYP) has inspired the next generation of doers and makers through hands-on learning and collaboration with Michigan Tech faculty, staff, and students. During their week on campus, participants live in our full-service residence hall, eat in the dining hall, and engage in an exploration of their choosing—from STEM and engineering to business, the arts, and the humanities.
Outside the classroom, students unwind with supervised recreational activities and take advantage of Lake Superior, waterfalls, hiking trails, and the natural beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
