Explore Hospitality
Hospitality is all about creating an experience - whether that’s at a restaurant, hotel, event, attraction or travel destination. In West Michigan, over 35,000 people work in hospitality. From cooking and customer service to event planning and tourism, there are exciting careers that let you connect with others and create something special.
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STEAM Along the Lakeshore
STEAM Along the Lakeshore is an interactive event designed to engage students from Pre-K to 12th grade and their families in hands-on activities centered around Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM).Hands on activities for all students and parents. This event is hosted by Hackley Public Library, Muskegon Community College Lakeshore Fab Lab, Lakeshore Museum Center, Muskegon Museum of Art and West Michigan Works! Agribusiness Talent Council.
When
May 2, 2026 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM EDT
Where
Downtown Muskegon. Begin your journey at Hackley Park to register and get your tee-shirt.
Broadway Bootcamp!
Level up your stage skills this summer with Broadway Bootcamp! We can’t wait to welcome your performer to our high-energy camp taught by our team of theatrical professionals including Broadway and Disney+ actress, Kate Reinders! Kate is a veteran Broadway actress known for her roles in Wicked (Glinda), Something Rotten! (Portia), Gypsy (June), and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Cynthia Weil). Her extensive theater credits include Into the Woods, Good Vibrations, and The Adventures of Tom Sa...
When
June 29, 2026 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT
Where
Eagle Auditorium, 5155 32nd Ave. Exterior Door A10
Broadway Bootcamp 2.0
Level up your stage skills this summer with Broadway Bootcamp! We can’t wait to welcome your performer to our high-energy camp taught by our team of theatrical professionals including Broadway and Disney+ actress, Kate Reinders! Kate is a veteran Broadway actress known for her roles in Wicked (Glinda), Something Rotten! (Portia), Gypsy (June), and Beautiful: The Carole King Musical (Cynthia Weil). Her extensive theater credits include Into the Woods, Good Vibrations, and The Adventures of Tom Sa...
When
June 29, 2026 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM EDT
Where
Eagle Auditorium, 5155 32nd Ave. Exterior Door A10
AI Open House
Join us for our virtual AI Open House and connect directly with faculty, advisors, and program experts to learn about the educational opportunities available in one of today's fastest-growing fields. Artificial Intelligence is transforming industries, creating new career opportunities, and changing how organizations operate. Who Should Attend Whether you're exploring your first degree, considering a career change, looking to build new skills, or preparing for leadership in AI, Grand Valley State...
When
June 30, 2026 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
Where
Online via Zoom
Slimetopia 5 - Diners, Drive Thrus, & Dives
In Slimetopia 5, kids team up for a cross-country culinary road trip through the slimiest stops in the USA. Campers create food-inspired slimes while tackling creative, hands-on STEAM challenges in between slime labs. This screen-free camp blends experimentation, engineering, and collaboration, encouraging creativity and teamwork throughout the week.
Ages: 7 - 13
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Dates: July 6 - 9
Cost: $202 for 4 day camp
Location: HHS Robotics Lab, 5155 32nd. Ave., Exterior Door B5
When
July 6, 2026 8:30 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Where
HHS Robotics Lab, 5155 32nd. Ave., Exterior Door B5
JA BizTown Summer Camp
The JA BizTown Summer Camp is available for rising 4th-7th grade students for the 26-27 academic school year and will be held July 13th-17th. Throughout the week, students will hear from guest speakers from the community, participate in hands on activities, and after learning about various money and business topics, will run their business in JA BizTown for the day!
When
July 13, 2026 9:00 AM EDT
Where
Huizenga Family JA Free Enterprise Center
4090 Lake Dr. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Kids Cookie Camp
Are you ready for some YUMMY summer fun? Come and join Ashley Buchinger of Buchinger Baking Co. and learn how to decorate cookies using royal icing! These summer themed cookies are sure to put a smile on your face. Learn the basics of cookie decorating including the tools and techniques required to make beautifully decorating royal icing cookies. Each child will make their own set of themed cookies that they will bring home with them! No experience is needed as I will teach you step by step how...
When
July 15, 2026 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM EDT
Where
Riley St. MS, 2745 Riley St. (June and August Classes)
Early Childhood Center, 5535 School Ave. (July Class)
Paint & Create
Dive into a world of color and creativity this summer with our exciting Paint & Create camps! Join us for three weeks of themed artistic exploration, where each week brings a new adventure: Beach Days and Summer Smiles, Ocean Explorers and Magical Seas, and Awesome Animals and Nature’s Helpers. Each day campers will dive into hands-on art using acrylic paints while creating amazing projects on canvas, ceramics, wood, and more. Every day includes one main guided project, plus mini fun crafts for...
When
July 20, 2026 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
Where
HPS Robotics Center - Exterior Door B5
JA Imagine STEM Summer Camp
The JA Imagine STEM Summer Camp is available for rising 6th-8th grade students for the 26-27 academic school year and will be held July 27th-31st. Each day campers will learn about careers and skills associated with different areas of STEM, hear from speakers within those fields, conduct experiments, and complete design thinking challenges related to the work students might find themselves doing in these careers!
When
July 27, 2026 9:00 AM EDT
Where
Huizenga Family JA Free Enterprise Center
4090 Lake Dr. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
Orchestra Camp
Come learn fun orchestra music with the Hudsonville orchestra teachers in a relaxed setting! Open to students who will be entering 6th-9th grades and who have played at least 1 year. We will meet these three evenings in the orchestra room at the high school. On the last evening we will show off what we have learned and perform for the families at 7:45 p.m. Rehearse orchestra songs, play games, eat popsicles, laugh, and learn! We welcome our orchestra friends from other school districts too! Inst...
When
August 10, 2026 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM EDT
Where
Husdsonville High School Orchestra Room, 5155 32nd Ave., Exterior Door G3
Careerline Tech Center Open House
Open House for those students, families and community members interested in what Ottawa Area ISD Careerline Tech Center has to offer.
When
November 5, 2026 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Where
Careerline Tech Center Winter Open House
Students & families interested in attending Careerline Tech Center for the 27-28 or 28-29 school years are invited to attend the Ottawa Area ISD Careerline Tech Center Open House.
When
January 21, 2027 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM EST
Where
Michigan State University Science Festival
The MSU Science Festival is a free annual celebration of science, fueled by some of the basic elements essential to scientific inquiry: curiosity, wonder, and discovery. With events for the whole family to enjoy, the MSU Science Festival explores topics ranging from the ordinary to the extraordinary. From astronomy to music, and chemistry to microbiology; scientists and educators across the state are eager to share the wonder of science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics. The 14th an...
When
April 1, 2026
Where
Events are held across the Michigan State University campus in East Lansing including laboratories, museums, and gardens, as well as at various partner locations throughout Michigan.