Looking to fuel your high school student’s passion for learning this summer? Southfield’s Lawrence Tech summer programs offer teens the chance to dive into hands-on projects, explore exciting fields like cybersecurity, robotics and design — and even get a real taste of college life.
Whether your teen is already passionate about STEM or just starting to figure it all out, these programs are designed to inspire curiosity and build real-world skills.
Lawrence Tech summer programs are for rising sophomores, juniors and seniors between the ages of 14-18.
We spoke with Carl Grolle, LTU’s summer programs manager, to learn more about what Lawrence Tech summer programs are planned this year — and why they might be the perfect fit for your teen.
Who would enjoy Lawrence Tech summer programs?
These summer programs at Lawrence Tech are perfect for students who are curious and excited about STEM (science, technology, engineering and math).
If your teen already knows what they want to study in college or they’re still figuring it out, LTU programs are the perfect way to get a taste for college study and campus life. “We like to think of these summer programs as almost like a trial run for college,” says Grolle.
What can students expect?
- Students will get hands-on experience with real college-level content. “It’s a lot of similar content to what you would actually be learning in a college course or in an intro course for the discipline you’re going into,” Grolle says.
- For those who stay on campus, it’s more than just classes. Students will live in the dorms, eat in the dining hall and participate in evening activities, giving them a real taste of campus life.
- Commuter students can still join the programs during the day, though evening activities are reserved for residential students.
What do parents need to know?
These programs are academic, but they’re also fun and engaging. They help students explore possible career paths, gain practical skills and meet new friends who share similar interests. Your child will be part of a supportive environment that encourages learning and personal growth.
LTU offers flexible options for families:
- Daily commuter: Students attend the programs during the day and head home in the evening.
- Residential: Students stay on campus for the week, giving them the full college experience, including nearby evening activities that are always a hit with teens.
What Lawrence Tech summer programs are available?
These programs cover a wide range of interests. Visit LTU’s site to get a full list and description of available programs.
Some popular options include:
- Graphic design: Students learn tools and techniques to create a functional prototype of their own mobile app.
- Robotics: With options for both beginner and advanced programs, students will engage in hands-on learning to build and program robots.
- Architecture and interior design: Budding architects and designers can explore the basics of creating functional, beautiful spaces, from initial sketches to model building.
- Run of the mill – machining: Students learn the fundamentals of product design and advanced manufacturing technologies, even show off your new skills with a take-home welding project.
- Placemaking through landscape design: Design your own unique space while exploring parks, plazas and trails in this hands-on landscape architecture studio, with campus visits and projects in Southfield and Detroit.
- Esports – it’s not just a game: This program dives into the technology behind esports, how games are designed and what it takes to compete professionally.
- Engineering sustainable spaces: Explore how civil engineers design sustainable, healthy communities by building structures, analyzing watersheds and tackling real-world challenges.
- Tabletop game development: Instructed by an award winning game designer, students with big ideas learn what it is like to develop tabletop games with a goal of licensing them.
- Plus a lot more
Is there fun involved?
Absolutely! The programs are academic, but students aren’t just sitting in a classroom — they’re working on real projects, experimenting in labs and connecting with other teens who share their passions.
Plus, residential students get to unwind with fun evening activities, whether it’s exploring metro Detroit or just hanging out with new friends on campus. Classes do fill quickly, so register today.
This content is sponsored by Lawrence Technological University. Learn more about LTU’s summer programs at ltu.edu.
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