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For over 30 years, Kalamazoo Valley Community College has offered summer camps for area students. This summer, a number of truly unique Cougar Camps will again be offered at the college's Texas Township and Center for New Media Campuses.

For questions about sports camps, please contact Sarah Hite at (269)488-4799 or shite@kvcc.edu.

For questions about non sport related camps, please contact Avery Stressman at (269)488-4816 or astressman@kvcc.edu.

  • LEGO Creation & Stop Motion Camp

  • THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
  • Legos! Camera! Action! Create your very own stop-action movie. Campers will design, build and communicate using Lego bricks. This half-day camp offers participants the opportunity to explore STEAM education and activities. Love stop motion and LEGO? Then this camp is for you!

     

  • Fee: $150.00

  • Instructor: Aubrey Rodgers

    Capacity Remaining: -1

  • Dates: 6/15/2026 - 6/18/2026

    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Sessions: 4

    Days: M Tu W Th

  • Building: KVCC Center for New Media

    Room: 20

  • *Rising 3rd - 5th Grade only*

    ** $25 non-refundable deposit is included in the price **

    No materials necessary, students may want a light jacket for the classroom and a water bottle. Light snack will be provided.

 

  • LEGO Creation & Stop Motion Camp

  • Legos! Camera! Action! Create your very own stop-action movie. Campers will design, build and communicate using Lego bricks. This half-day camp offers participants the opportunity to explore STEAM education and activities. Love stop motion and LEGO? Then this camp is for you!

     
  • Fee: $150.00
  • Instructor: Aubrey Rodgers

    Capacity Remaining: 11

  • Dates: 6/22/2026 - 6/25/2026

    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Sessions: 4

    Days: M Tu W Th

  • Building: KVCC Center for New Media

    Room: 20

  • *Rising 5th - 8th Grade only*

    ** $25 non-refundable deposit is included in the price **

    No materials necessary, students may want a light jacket for the classroom and a water bottle. Light snack will be provided.

 

  • Volleyball Camp

  • Girls volleyball camps offer structured, intensive training to improve fundamental skills like passing, setting, hitting and serving. These sessions include competitive drills, gameplay, and specialized instruction to help players prepare for tryouts or advance their game.

    Our Girls Volleyball Camp is held by our KVCC Volleyball Coach and supported by our past and current Volleyball team members.

     
  • Fee: $65.00
  • Instructor:

    Capacity Remaining: 36

  • Dates: 6/22/2026 - 6/25/2026

    Times: 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM

  • Sessions: 4

    Days: M Tu W Th

  • Building: KVCC Texas Township Campus

    Room: Main Gym

  • Cougar Cubs: This section is for girls entering grades K-3 in the Fall. 

    Equipment needed: gym shoes, socks, shorts, knee pads, jersey or T-shirt and labeled water bottle or thermos. 

    Registration closes June 15. 

 

  • Volleyball Camp

  • Girls volleyball camps offer structured, intensive training to improve fundamental skills like passing, setting, hitting and serving. These sessions include competitive drills, gameplay, and specialized instruction to help players prepare for tryouts or advance their game.

    Our Girls Volleyball Camp is held by our KVCC Volleyball Coach and supported by our past and current Volleyball team members.

     
  • Fee: $95.00
  • Instructor:

    Capacity Remaining: 32

  • Dates: 6/22/2026 - 6/25/2026

    Times: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

  • Sessions: 4

    Days: M Tu W Th

  • Building: KVCC Texas Township Campus

    Room: Aux Gym

  • This section is for girls entering grades 4-6 in the Fall.

    Equipment needed: gym shoes, socks, shorts, knee pads, jersey or T-shirt and labeled water bottle or thermos. 

    Registration closes June 15. 

 

  • Volleyball Camp

  • Girls volleyball camps offer structured, intensive training to improve fundamental skills like passing, setting, hitting and serving. These sessions include competitive drills, gameplay, and specialized instruction to help players prepare for tryouts or advance their game.

    Our Girls Volleyball Camp is held by our KVCC Volleyball Coach and supported by our past and current Volleyball team members.

     
  • Fee: $95.00
  • Instructor:

    Capacity Remaining: 68

  • Dates: 6/22/2026 - 6/25/2026

    Times: 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

  • Sessions: 4

    Days: M Tu W Th

  • Building: KVCC Texas Township Campus

    Room: Main Gym

  • This section is for girls entering grades 7 & 8 in the Fall.

    Equipment needed: gym shoes, socks, shorts, knee pads, jersey or T-shirt and labeled water bottle or thermos. 

    Registration closes June 15. 

 

  • Volleyball Camp

  • Girls volleyball camps offer structured, intensive training to improve fundamental skills like passing, setting, hitting and serving. These sessions include competitive drills, gameplay, and specialized instruction to help players prepare for tryouts or advance their game.

    Our Girls Volleyball Camp is held by our KVCC Volleyball Coach and supported by our past and current Volleyball team members.

     
  • Fee: $95.00
  • Instructor:

    Capacity Remaining: 75

  • Dates: 6/22/2026 - 6/25/2026

    Times: 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Sessions: 4

    Days: M Tu W Th

  • Building: KVCC Texas Township Campus

    Room: Main Gym

  • This section is for girls entering grades 9-12 in the Fall.

    Equipment needed: gym shoes, socks, shorts, knee pads, jersey or T-shirt and labeled water bottle or thermos. 

    Registration closes June 15. 

 

  • Comics & Design

  • THIS CLASS IS FULL. Please click the "Add to Waitlist" button below.
  • Join us for a 4-day workshop where students will learn character design, dynamic posing, comic storytelling, inking, and coloring. This is also a great opportunity to develop personal drawing style and to improve the ability to create visually engaging comic narratives. At the end of the workshop, our participants will walk away with a completed comic page or short story.

    This camp is generously funded by the Gil and Sylvia Golde Art Scholarship.

     

  • Fee: $0.00

  • Instructor: Aubrey Rodgers

    Capacity Remaining: -1

  • Dates: 6/29/2026 - 7/2/2026

    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Sessions: 4

    Days: M Tu W Th

  • Building: KVCC Center for New Media

    Room: 20

  • *Rising 5th-8th grade only*

    Light snacks are provided. Water and additional snacks are recommended to bring.

 

  • Characters & Design

  • Through hands-on projects, guided lessons, and tons of creative freedom, creative campers will explore drawing techniques, expressions, costumes, poses, and visual storytelling. Campers will also create short comics and character profiles, building confidence as artists and storytellers along the way.

    This camp is generously funded by the Gil and Sylvia Golde Art Scholarship.

     
  • Fee: $0.00
  • Instructor: Aubrey Rodgers

    Capacity Remaining: 1

  • Dates: 7/6/2026 - 7/9/2026

    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Sessions: 4

    Days: M Tu W Th

  • Building: KVCC Center for New Media

    Room: 20

  • *Rising 3rd- 5th grade only*

    Light snacks are provided. Water and additional snacks are recommended to bring.

 

  • Signs, Symbols & Stories: Visual Communication

  • How do we communicate without using our voices? In Signs, Symbols & Stories, campers explore the exciting world of visual communication through drawing, body language, facial expressions, symbols, and basic American Sign Language (ASL).

     
  • Fee: $150.00
  • Instructor: Aubrey Rodgers

    Capacity Remaining: 18

  • Dates: 7/13/2026 - 7/16/2026

    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Sessions: 4

    Days: M Tu W Th

  • Building: KVCC Center for New Media

    Room: 20

  • *Rising 3rd - 5th Grade only*

    ** $25 non-refundable deposit is included in the price **

    No materials necessary, students may want a light jacket for the classroom and a water bottle. Light snack will be provided.

 

  • Cougar Baseball Positional Players Showcase Camp

  • This section is for Boys entering grades 9-12 and will be held by the KVCC Baseball Coaches and current members of the KVCC Baseball Team.

     

    The morning will consist of Metric Tests which include:

    • Timed 60 yard run
    • Arm velocity measured with radar gun
    • Catchers Home - 2nd pop time
    • Hitting exit velocity during batting practice

    In the afternoon, campers will participate in a game overseen by the KVCC Coaches and Team.

     
  • Fee: $65.00
  • Instructor:

    Capacity Remaining: 38

  • Dates: 8/3/2026 - 8/3/2026

    Times: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Sessions: 1

    Days: M

  • Building: KVCC Texas Township Campus

    Room: Baseball Field 2

  • ***(Please only choose 1 camp for Baseball)***

    Needed equipment: Please bring glove, bat, practice gear, cleats, shorts and T-shirt.

    Registration closes July 27.

 

  • Cougar Baseball Pitcher's Showcase Camp

  • This section is for Boys entering grades 9-12 and will be held by the KVCC Baseball Coaches and current members of the KVCC Baseball Team.

     

    The morning will consist of Metric Tests which include:

    • Timed 60 yard run
    • Arm velocity measured with radar gun
    • Catchers Home - 2nd pop time
    • Hitting exit velocity during batting practice

    In the afternoon, campers will participate in a game overseen by the KVCC Coaches and Team.

     
  • Fee: $65.00
  • Instructor:

    Capacity Remaining: 40

  • Dates: 8/3/2026 - 8/3/2026

    Times: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM

  • Sessions: 1

    Days: M

  • Building: KVCC Texas Township Campus

    Room: Baseball Field

  • ***(Please only choose 1 camp for Baseball)***

    Needed equipment: Please bring glove, bat, practice gear, cleats, shorts and T-shirt.

    Registration closes July 27.

 

  • Girls Basketball Camp

  • Girls Basketball Camps provide a structured, high-energy environment for players of all skill levels to improve fundamentals, develop in-game strategies and foster team building. Our camps focus on shooting, dribbling, passing, defense and competitive play while offering opportunities for personal growth and fun.   

    Our Girls Basketball Camp is held by our KVCC Girl's Basketball Coaching Staff and supported by our past and current team members.

     
  • Fee: $125.00
  • Instructor:

    Capacity Remaining: 91

  • Dates: 7/13/2026 - 7/16/2026

    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Sessions: 4

    Days: M Tu W Th

  • Building: KVCC Texas Township Campus

    Room: Main Gym

  • This section is for girls entering grades 6-8 in the Fall.

    Equipment needed: gym shoes, socks, shorts, jersey or T-shirt and labeled water bottle or thermos

    Registration closes July 6. 

 

  • Girls Basketball Camp

  • Girls Basketball Camps provide a structured, high-energy environment for players of all skill levels to improve fundamentals, develop in-game strategies and foster team building. Our camps focus on shooting, dribbling, passing, defense and competitive play while offering opportunities for personal growth and fun.   

    Our Girls Basketball Camp is held by our KVCC Girl's Basketball Coaching Staff and supported by our past and current team members.

     
  • Fee: $125.00
  • Instructor:

    Capacity Remaining: 98

  • Dates: 7/13/2026 - 7/16/2026

    Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Sessions: 4

    Days: M Tu W Th

  • Building: KVCC Texas Township Campus

    Room: Main Gym

  • This section is for girls entering grades 9-12 in the Fall.

    Equipment needed: gym shoes, socks, shorts, jersey or T-shirt and labeled water bottle or thermos

    Registration closes July 6. 

 

  • Boys Basketball Camp

  • Boys Basketball Camps offer structured, skill-intensive and fun environments for skill development - shooting, dribbling, defense, passing and rebounding - through daily drills and competitions. We focus on improving basketball IQ, teamwork and confidence. 

    Our Boys Basketball Camp is held by our KVCC Men's Basketball Coaching Staff and supported by our past and current team members.

     
  • Fee: $125.00
  • Instructor:

    Capacity Remaining: 84

  • Dates: 7/20/2026 - 7/23/2026

    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Sessions: 4

    Days: M Tu W Th

  • Building: KVCC Texas Township Campus

    Room: Main Gym

  • This section is for boys entering grades 6-8 in the Fall.

    Equipment needed: gym shoes, socks, shorts, a jersey or T-shirt, and a labeled water bottle or thermos. 

    Registration closes July 13. 

 

  • Boys Basketball Camp

  • Boys Basketball Camps offer structured, skill-intensive and fun environments for skill development - shooting, dribbling, defense, passing and rebounding - through daily drills and competitions. We focus on improving basketball IQ, teamwork and confidence. 

    Our Boys Basketball Camp is held by our KVCC Men's Basketball Coaching Staff and supported by our past and current team members.

     
  • Fee: $125.00
  • Instructor:

    Capacity Remaining: 99

  • Dates: 7/20/2026 - 7/23/2026

    Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Sessions: 4

    Days: M Tu W Th

  • Building: KVCC Texas Township Campus

    Room: Main Gym

  • This section is for boys entering grades 9-12 in the Fall.

    Equipment needed: gym shoes, socks, shorts, a jersey or T-shirt, and a labeled water bottle or thermos. 

    Registration closes July 13. 

 

  • Urban Farm Explorers

  • See what it takes to grow, harvest and sample foods grown here at the college’s Food Innovation Center’s five-acre urban farm. Students will have the opportunity to explore our greenhouse, hoop houses and outdoor growing spaces, create salsa (depending on the seasonal availability of the produce), enjoy sampling local fresh produce and create art using botanicals.

     
  • Fee: $125.00
  • Instructor: Hristina Petrovska, Beth Keith

    Capacity Remaining: 18

  • Dates: 7/20/2026 - 7/23/2026

    Times: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Sessions: 4

    Days: M Tu W Th

  • Building: KVCC Food Innovation Center

    Room: 113

  • **Rising 6th- 8th grade only**

    Summer can get hot! We recommend bringing a water bottle, sunscreen and a hat to keep cool. 

 

  • Urban Farm Explorers

  • See what it takes to grow, harvest and sample foods grown here at the college’s Food Innovation Center’s five-acre urban farm. Students will have the opportunity to explore our greenhouse, hoop houses and outdoor growing spaces, create salsa (depending on the seasonal availability of the produce), enjoy sampling local fresh produce and create art using botanicals.

     
  • Fee: $125.00
  • Instructor: Hristina Petrovska, Beth Keith

    Capacity Remaining: 18

  • Dates: 7/27/2026 - 7/30/2026

    Times: 8:30 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Sessions: 4

    Days: M Tu W Th

  • Building: KVCC Food Innovation Center

    Room: 113

  • **Rising 3rd- 5th grade only**

    Summer can get hot! We recommend bringing a water bottle, sunscreen and a hat to keep cool. 

 

  • Softball Camp

  • Girls Softball Camps offer comprehensive training for players of all levels, focusing on developing fundamentals like hitting, fielding, pitching and base-running through drills, scrimmages and instruction from college coaches. These programs build confidence, teamwork and mental toughness in a fun environment.

    Our Softball Camp is held by our KVCC Softball Coaching Staff and supported by our past and current team members.

     
  • Fee: $125.00
  • Instructor:

    Capacity Remaining: 79

  • Dates: 7/27/2026 - 7/30/2026

    Times: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Sessions: 4

    Days: M Tu W Th

  • Building: KVCC Texas Township Campus

    Room: Softball Field

  • This section is for Girls entering grades 6-8 in the Fall.

    Needed equipment: All campers should arrive dressed to play each day with a softball glove, bat, helmet, cleats and labeled water bottle or thermos. 

    Registration closes July 20. 

 

  • Softball Camp

  • Girls Softball Camps offer comprehensive training for players of all levels, focusing on developing fundamentals like hitting, fielding, pitching and base-running through drills, scrimmages and instruction from college coaches. These programs build confidence, teamwork and mental toughness in a fun environment.

    Our Softball Camp is held by our KVCC Softball Coaching Staff and supported by our past and current team members.

     
  • Fee: $125.00
  • Instructor:

    Capacity Remaining: 80

  • Dates: 7/27/2026 - 7/30/2026

    Times: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

  • Sessions: 4

    Days: M Tu W Th

  • Building: KVCC Texas Township Campus

    Room: Softball Field

  • This section is for Girls entering grades 9-12 in the Fall.

    Needed equipment: All campers should arrive dressed to play each day with a softball glove, bat, helmet, cleats and labeled water bottle or thermos. 

    Registration closes July 20. 

 

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