Don’t Just Dream It — Explore It

Imagine a summer camp that allows you to gain hands-on experience while you learn more about careers in a pathway that you choose. Throughout this camp you will be immersed in hands-on experiences and activities that allow you to explore careers and gain real experiences.

We are excited to offer our first hands-on  career exploration summer camp June 20 - 23. This camp is designed for students in 9^th -12^th grade. Click here for the schedule.

This unique summer camp will allow high school students to:

• experience the Big Rapids campus of Ferris State University
• be housed in university residence halls
• meet and interact with Ferris faculty and staff
• enroll in and complete a one-credit career exploration course
• select a career path and engage in hands-on career exploration activities
• participate in fun activities and events
• spend time with friends
• meet students from other schools throughout Michigan

How to register for this summer camp

1.  Share this opportunity with your parent/guardian. 
2.  Let your  high school guidance counselor know you are interested. 
3.  Complete the registration form at this link.
4.  Complete the Ferris Dual Enrollment Application. (Please watch the video at this link prior to completing the application.)
5. Apply Now
6.  Email [email protected] to let us know that you have completed all of the steps above.

Students will select one of the following four pathways for career exploration during this camp.

College of Arts, Sciences and Education
Discover programs that move you forward while experiencing hands on activities that help you to explore possibilities and prepare for your career. Are you ready to make an impact on our complex world? Interested in becoming a teacher and changing the lives of students? Does a career in Social Work sound like something you would love? Explore programs in the Sciences, Education, Languages and World Languages, Humanities, Mathematics, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Social Work.

College of Business
Are you ready to make waves and break new ground? Are you a future leader or innovator? Explore programs like, Criminal Justice, Cyber Security, Digital Animation and Game Design, Graphic Design and Hospitality while gaining hands on experience in these areas.  Programs in the College of Business will accelerate your education, your career, and your life forward.

College of Engineering Technology
Get ready for hands on career exploration designed to prepare the next-generation of builders, creators, designers and innovators to accelerate their careers and make their mark on our world. You might create something in the Maker’s Space or Plastics Lab. Picture yourself on heavy equipment or building something. Explore programs in our four academic schools - Automotive and Heavy Equipment, Built Environment, Engineering and Computing Technology, and Design and Manufacturing.

College of Health Sciences
Want to make a difference in the world through work in the medical field? The hands-on career exploration opportunities in this pathway will engage students through real-world lab settings and simulations and active interaction with healthcare professionals. Explore careers in areas such as Allied Health Information, Health Services, Dental Hygiene, Nursing and Public Health.

Each of the residential camps includes various recreational activities such as spending time at the Student Recreation Center, team-building events, games, and other social activities. Students are housed in university residence halls and are provided on-campus meals. Residence halls are staffed 24-hours a day and camp staff provide supervision and guidance during all camp activities.

Adults interested in being a chaperone, please click here to complete the interest form.

If you have questions about this summer camp, please contact FerrisNow at [email protected]