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2026 UPCM Summer Programs Open Now!

2026 Summer Programs

Our summer program is designed for children ages 6–10 and features six exciting themed weeks filled with creativity, STEM activities, dramatic play, hands-on projects, museum exploration, and imaginative learning experiences.

This is our first year with summer programming, so we are limiting our size to 25 students per week.

You may sign your child up for any weeks that interest them, or all of the weeks!

Our program runs from 9:00am-4:00pm with drop off 8:30am-9:00am and pickup 4:45pm-5:15pm.

Week 1: July 6th-10th

Mad Scientist Week

Campers become junior scientists as they explore exciting experiments, messy reactions, STEM challenges, and hands-on discovery activities. This week is filled with bubbling potions, creative inventions, sensory science, and interactive learning.

Week 2: July 13th-17th

Mystery Detectives Week

Children become detectives as they solve mysteries, crack secret codes, complete scavenger hunts, and investigate clues throughout the museum. Campers build teamwork and problem-solving skills through immersive challenges and interactive games

Week 3: July 20th-24th

Theatre Week

Campers step into the spotlight as actors, storytellers, costume designers, and performers while exploring theatre, improv, dramatic play, and stage production. The week ends with a fun family showcase featuring camper-created performances.

Week 4: July 27th-31st

Art Explosion Week

Children explore creativity through painting, sculpture, sensory art, collaborative projects, and imaginative design. This colorful week encourages self-expression, experimentation, and hands-on artistic exploration.

Week 5: August 3rd-7th

Space Week

Children become astronauts, engineers, and explorers as they investigate planets, rockets, aliens, and outer space through hands-on STEM activities, sensory play, engineering challenges, and imaginative missions. The week concludes with a final Mission to Mars celebration and showcase.

Week 6: August 10th-4th

Game Show Challenge Week

Campers compete in high-energy team games, minute-to-win-it challenges, obstacle courses, puzzles, and STEM competitions while building confidence, teamwork, and sportsmanship. Every day is packed with exciting indoor challenges and friendly competition.

Contact Info

123 W Baraga Ave
Marquette, MI 49855
Phone: 906-226-3911

Monday: Closed
Tues-Sat: 10am - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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