Summer Youth Programs Skip to page content Skip to footer navigation Summer Youth Programs 2026 Registration Is Live! Explore 2026 Courses Sign Up Now! Students Enjoy Hands-on Learning in Summer Youth Programs Students, immerse yourselves 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. Get the Mini College Experience in Camp-like Summer Classes 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. Join a Long Line of Curious Scholars 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. Watch Spark Curiosity. Explore Interests. Make an Impact. video Spark Curiosity. Explore Interests. Make an Impact. "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!" SYP Participant SYP Resources 2026 Course Catalog What is a Pathway Program? Financial Assistance Getting Here Important Dates What do past participants have to say about SYP? 95% say their exploration was different than their classroom experience at home 91% gained confidence in their ability to be successful in a college atmosphere 96% would recommend their exploration to others Sign Up Now! SYP 2025 Photos Explore 2026 Courses