Aquinas College Summer Camps in East Grand Rapids, MI
Aquinas College Summer Camps are part of the 2024 West Michigan Summer Camps Guide.
The 2024 AQ Summer Camps offer fun, inclusive and interactive “hands-on” experiences for campers interested in Music (Jazz), Science (Engineering) and Adventures (Roleplay Gaming)!
Quick Details
Overnight, Day Camp in Grand Rapids
Overnight, Day Camp in Grand Rapids
Offered the weeks of June 9, June 16, June 23, June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28
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• Camp Focus: Academic, Adventure & Outdoor Skills, Art, Design & Making, Field Trips & Excursions, Music & Performing Arts, Sports Camps, STEM or STEAM, Water Sports
• Good for Elementary, Middle School, High School Kids
• Camp Type: Overnight, Day Camp
Aquinas College - 1700 Fulton St. E, Grand Rapids, MI 49506
A Closer Look at Aquinas College Summer Camps
Sign up for Aquinas College Summer Camps (Jazz, Science, RolePlay Gaming and various Sports Camps) this Summer!
Sign up for Aquinas College Summer Camps (Jazz, Science, RolePlay Gaming and various Sports Camps) this Summer!
The 2024 Aquinas College Summer Camps offer fun, inclusive and interactive “hands-on” camp opportunities for elementary, middle- and high school students interested in sports, music, science, and Roleplay Gaming!
Our camps range from a dozen fun and interactive Sports Camps to Seriously Fun Jazz, and Creative Science Explorations to building your own Fantasy World in a Roleplay Gaming Adventure.
Located just 2 miles from downtown Grand Rapids, the park-like atmosphere and natural beauty of Aquinas’ 107 wooded acres campus play an integral part for our campers’ experience.
They provide a sense of place, and a safe and nurturing environment.
Under the guidance of our experienced camp directors, faculty and staff, teaching and learning, exploration and reflection take place both indoors and outdoors.
Our camps range from a dozen fun and interactive Sports Camps to Seriously Fun Jazz, and Creative Science Explorations to building your own Fantasy World in a Roleplay Gaming Adventure.
Located just 2 miles from downtown Grand Rapids, the park-like atmosphere and natural beauty of Aquinas’ 107 wooded acres campus play an integral part for our campers’ experience.
They provide a sense of place, and a safe and nurturing environment.
Under the guidance of our experienced camp directors, faculty and staff, teaching and learning, exploration and reflection take place both indoors and outdoors.
Choose Jazz, Science or RPG Camp
Choose Jazz, Science or RPG Camp
AQ SUMMER JAZZ CAMP
The very popular AQ Summer Jazz Camp has been a true treasure for West Michigan students for almost 40 years!
The faculty of the AQ Music Department in collaboration with expert Jazz musicians from various parts of Michigan, are very excited to host the annual Summer Jazz Camp again in 2024, coming back stronger than ever with this creative, expressive, and educational experience that has been enjoyed by so many young musicians!
WHEN Sunday, June 9 – Friday June 14, 2024
Sun, June 9 | 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Mon, June 10 – Fri, June 14, 2024 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
WHERE Aquinas College Art & Music Center, Grand Rapids, MI
FOR Grades 6 through 12
SCHOLARSHIPS 10 half-tuition scholarships are available for students who are completing grades 6-12 and have
high financial needs. Scholarship Applications are due May 1, 2024.
HIGHLIGHTS Combos, big bands, faculty concerts, concerts featuring students with Faculty, Master classes and electives
CHOICES Jazz Theory, Improvisation, Jazz Styles and Analysis, Instrument, Masterclasses, and Hand Drumming
INSTRUCTORS All camp instructors are recognized jazz masters whose careers as teachers and players are well established and
widely respected.
COST For cost and registration information, please visit: https://www.aquinascamps.com/
The camp fee includes all materials, classes, lunches and a camp T-Shirt!
*After May 15, registrations will only be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
CONTACT Dr. Tom Polett, Camp Director | Professor of Music | tcp001@aquinas.edu | 217-242-8702
REGISTRATION https://www.aquinascamps.com/
The very popular AQ Summer Jazz Camp has been a true treasure for West Michigan students for almost 40 years!
The faculty of the AQ Music Department in collaboration with expert Jazz musicians from various parts of Michigan, are very excited to host the annual Summer Jazz Camp again in 2024, coming back stronger than ever with this creative, expressive, and educational experience that has been enjoyed by so many young musicians!
WHEN Sunday, June 9 – Friday June 14, 2024
Sun, June 9 | 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Mon, June 10 – Fri, June 14, 2024 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
WHERE Aquinas College Art & Music Center, Grand Rapids, MI
FOR Grades 6 through 12
SCHOLARSHIPS 10 half-tuition scholarships are available for students who are completing grades 6-12 and have
high financial needs. Scholarship Applications are due May 1, 2024.
HIGHLIGHTS Combos, big bands, faculty concerts, concerts featuring students with Faculty, Master classes and electives
CHOICES Jazz Theory, Improvisation, Jazz Styles and Analysis, Instrument, Masterclasses, and Hand Drumming
INSTRUCTORS All camp instructors are recognized jazz masters whose careers as teachers and players are well established and
widely respected.
COST For cost and registration information, please visit: https://www.aquinascamps.com/
The camp fee includes all materials, classes, lunches and a camp T-Shirt!
*After May 15, registrations will only be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
CONTACT Dr. Tom Polett, Camp Director | Professor of Music | tcp001@aquinas.edu | 217-242-8702
REGISTRATION https://www.aquinascamps.com/
Plan on Aquinas College Summer Camps (Jazz, Science, RolePlay Gaming and various Sports Camps)
Plan on Aquinas College Summer Camps (Jazz, Science, RolePlay Gaming and various Sports Camps)
AQ SAINTS SCIENCE CAMP
The AQ Science faculty are excited to host the Saints Science Camp again this year, building on our tradition of offering creative, fun and interactive “hands-on” summer science programs.
We seek to inspire campers with awe and wonder about the beauty and complexity of nature, and we also begin to plant the seeds of "service through science."
Science is all around us, and we look forward to exploring scientific challenges with you, and finding answers to design and engineering questions.
We are so excited to welcome campers to our stunning state-of-the-art science building, better known as the Albertus Magnus Hall of Science!
WHEN This is a two-week camp (Mon through Thur)
June 10 – June 13, 2024 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
June 17 – June 20, 2024 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
WHERE Albertus Magnus Hall of Science, Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI
FOR Grades 5 through 8
HIGHLIGHTS – Design a toothpick bridge and test its strength
– Use your critical thinking skills to design and build a roller coaster
– Explore the science of motion by designing an obstacle course
– Explore animal sounds, shelters, and adaptations
– Many other hands-on activities and numerous science demonstrations will be included.
COST For cost and registration information, please visit: https://www.aquinascamps.com/
The camp fee includes all materials, supplies, classes & a camp T-Shirt!
*After May 15, registrations will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
SCHOLARSHIPS 10 half-tuition scholarships available to students who are entering grades 5 through 8, and who have high financial
needs. Scholarship applications are due May 1, 2024. This activity is sponsored in part by DTE Foundation.
CONTACT Michael Fillman, Camp Director | Adjunct Professor of Science Education | mwf001@aquinas.edu | 616-301-4092
REGISTRATION https://www.aquinascamps.com/
The AQ Science faculty are excited to host the Saints Science Camp again this year, building on our tradition of offering creative, fun and interactive “hands-on” summer science programs.
We seek to inspire campers with awe and wonder about the beauty and complexity of nature, and we also begin to plant the seeds of "service through science."
Science is all around us, and we look forward to exploring scientific challenges with you, and finding answers to design and engineering questions.
We are so excited to welcome campers to our stunning state-of-the-art science building, better known as the Albertus Magnus Hall of Science!
WHEN This is a two-week camp (Mon through Thur)
June 10 – June 13, 2024 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
June 17 – June 20, 2024 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
WHERE Albertus Magnus Hall of Science, Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI
FOR Grades 5 through 8
HIGHLIGHTS – Design a toothpick bridge and test its strength
– Use your critical thinking skills to design and build a roller coaster
– Explore the science of motion by designing an obstacle course
– Explore animal sounds, shelters, and adaptations
– Many other hands-on activities and numerous science demonstrations will be included.
COST For cost and registration information, please visit: https://www.aquinascamps.com/
The camp fee includes all materials, supplies, classes & a camp T-Shirt!
*After May 15, registrations will be accepted on a case-by-case basis.
SCHOLARSHIPS 10 half-tuition scholarships available to students who are entering grades 5 through 8, and who have high financial
needs. Scholarship applications are due May 1, 2024. This activity is sponsored in part by DTE Foundation.
CONTACT Michael Fillman, Camp Director | Adjunct Professor of Science Education | mwf001@aquinas.edu | 616-301-4092
REGISTRATION https://www.aquinascamps.com/
AQ ROLEPLAYING GAMING CAMP (RPG)
Prepare for an adventure of epic proportions! Faculty and staff “Masters” will teach your adventurer to create their own unique fantasy universe, bring to life heroic characters and diabolical villains, and ultimately lead other adventurers through a dramatic encounter of their very own design.
If you like Dungeons & Dragons, art, gaming, theater, or fantasy literature you’ll love earning your Dungeon “Master's” degree from Aquinas this summer!
Designed for novices and experienced players alike.
Returning this year are the RPG Camp and GrandCon ticket bundles! For just $35 more, adventures get a badge to attend GrandCon as well as two $5 discount codes to purchase additional tickets.
WHEN Session #1 Monday, 7/22 – Thursday, 7/25, 2024 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Session #2 Monday, 7/29 – Thursday, 8/1, 2024 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Overnight Camp Friday, 7/19, 1:00 pm – Sunday, 7/21, 2024, 10:00am
WHERE Jarecki Lacks Center, Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI
FOR Day Camp: Grades 6 through 12
Overnight Camp: Grades 9 through 12
HIGHLIGHTS Stage Combat, Improv acting, Mapmaking, Storytelling, Creating an epic villain, Painting, drawing, and visual arts,
Miniatures! Evil economics and barbarian societies, Digital roleplaying games and eSports, Monster menageries and
magical items
Each camper will receive all materials necessary to build their worlds including:
A full set of polyhedral dice and a dice bag; Folder, notebook, mechanical pencil; Pre-generated character sheets; 3D
and 2D miniature figurine(s) and base(s); Dungeons and encounters; Monster card(s) and tokens; Magic Item card(s);
Camp t-shirt; Lunch and snacks each day. Plus, Special Surprises!
COST For cost and registration information, please visit: https://www.aquinascamps.com/
The camp fee includes all materials, supplies, classes, lunch, snacks & a camp T-Shirt!
SCHOLARSHIPS Partial scholarships are available to students who have high financial needs.
Scholarship applications are due May 1, 2024.
CONTACT Dr. Ian Borton, Headmaster & Camp Director | Professor of Communication | mb001@aquinas.edu | 419-308-7858
REGISTRATION https://www.aquinascamps.com/
Prepare for an adventure of epic proportions! Faculty and staff “Masters” will teach your adventurer to create their own unique fantasy universe, bring to life heroic characters and diabolical villains, and ultimately lead other adventurers through a dramatic encounter of their very own design.
If you like Dungeons & Dragons, art, gaming, theater, or fantasy literature you’ll love earning your Dungeon “Master's” degree from Aquinas this summer!
Designed for novices and experienced players alike.
Returning this year are the RPG Camp and GrandCon ticket bundles! For just $35 more, adventures get a badge to attend GrandCon as well as two $5 discount codes to purchase additional tickets.
WHEN Session #1 Monday, 7/22 – Thursday, 7/25, 2024 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Session #2 Monday, 7/29 – Thursday, 8/1, 2024 | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Overnight Camp Friday, 7/19, 1:00 pm – Sunday, 7/21, 2024, 10:00am
WHERE Jarecki Lacks Center, Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI
FOR Day Camp: Grades 6 through 12
Overnight Camp: Grades 9 through 12
HIGHLIGHTS Stage Combat, Improv acting, Mapmaking, Storytelling, Creating an epic villain, Painting, drawing, and visual arts,
Miniatures! Evil economics and barbarian societies, Digital roleplaying games and eSports, Monster menageries and
magical items
Each camper will receive all materials necessary to build their worlds including:
A full set of polyhedral dice and a dice bag; Folder, notebook, mechanical pencil; Pre-generated character sheets; 3D
and 2D miniature figurine(s) and base(s); Dungeons and encounters; Monster card(s) and tokens; Magic Item card(s);
Camp t-shirt; Lunch and snacks each day. Plus, Special Surprises!
COST For cost and registration information, please visit: https://www.aquinascamps.com/
The camp fee includes all materials, supplies, classes, lunch, snacks & a camp T-Shirt!
SCHOLARSHIPS Partial scholarships are available to students who have high financial needs.
Scholarship applications are due May 1, 2024.
CONTACT Dr. Ian Borton, Headmaster & Camp Director | Professor of Communication | mb001@aquinas.edu | 419-308-7858
REGISTRATION https://www.aquinascamps.com/
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