Lawrence offers a number of workshops and residential camps for students of all ages and interests.

Click on the links below for detailed information on each summer program.

LSMI 2024 Students Performing

July 6-13, 2025 | Grades 8-12 | Coed

Designed for high-school-aged pianists and string players, and led by world-class instructors and musicians, the Lawrence Summer Music Institute's immersive environment provides the support and inspiration needed for young musicians to develop their craft.

LCMF Staff-Student Performance

July 19 – August 3, 2025 | Ages 18+ | COED

Designed for pre-professional young artists (age 18+) and led by world-class music faculty and guest artists. Festival participants will curate performances and interact with communities at a venues across the Fox Valley. Participants have daily rehearsals, the opportunities for private lessons, master classes, workshops, and a unique experience creating and performing original arrangements at the Mile of Music Festival in downtown Appleton, Wisconsin.

Two students practicing piano in Harper Hall

Year Round | Ages Birth-Adult

Participate in year-round and summer-specific programs that will inspire and challenge students of all ages and skill levels: Summer Percussion (July 14-18, grades 8-12), Summer Girl Choir (July 14-18, grades 3-5), chamber music, early childhood music classes, music for people with disabilities, private lessons on all instruments, and more.

LU Athletics Summer Camp - Basketball - graphics with two kids playing basketball and Driving the Lane text

Various Dates June-August | Ages 9-18 | COED

The LU Men's Basketball is excited to bring back its Summer Basketball Camp. Designed for students of all skill levels to improve and refine their skills and basketball knowledge.

LU Athletics Summer Camp - Lacrosse - graphics with a kid playing lacross and Coast to Coast text

August 1 | Grades 9-12 | COED

Interested in playing Lacrosse in college? LU Lacrosse is excited to offer its Summer Lacrosse Prospect Camp. Work with the coaching staff of Lawrence's NCAA D3 team to explore playing Lacrosse in college and work on skills drills with top coaches. 

Nike Soccer Camp promo with youth doing soccer ball dribbling exercise

June 16-19, July 14-17, August 4-7, 2025 | Ages 6-15 | Coed

These soccer camp sessions are designed to be fun, educational, challenging, and competitive. The Complete Skills Camp helps players of all abilities develop athletically, refine fundamental soccer skills, and enhance their skill set at their desired position. Choose from three-day camp dates.

Nike summer swim camp graphic with swim on text and a female swimmer swimming

June 29-July 3, 2025, July 7-11, 2025 | Ages 11-18 | Coed

USSC is proud to offer our 9th Nike Swim Camp in Wisconsin at Lawrence University. Designed for competitive swimmers to improve and refine their stroke technique our goal at the Nike Swim Camp is to teach the things that will make the biggest difference to your performance. Extended day and overnight options.

LU Athletics Summer Camp - Tennis - graphics with a kid playing tennis and Game Set Match text

July 7-11, 2025 | Grades 10-18 | Coed

Join us for fun, skill development, and match play. Beginners to advanced levels are welcome. The LU Tennis coaching staff with guide players based on their abilities.

Going the Distance Nike Track and Field Summer Camp

July 28-30, 2025 | Grades 3-7 | Coed

The LU coaching staff is going to teach athletes foundational skills required to participate track & field events. This summer camp will teach you how to properly approach your event through event-specific drills, track workouts, nutrition education breakouts, and building mental strength during competition.

Going the Distance Nike Track and Field Summer Camp

June 25-26, July 28-30, 2025 | Grades 8-12* | Coed

The LU coaching staff is going to teach athletes the skills required to compete at the next level and maximize their potential on and off the track in up to two events. This summer camp will teach you how to properly approach your events through event-specific drills, track workouts, nutrition education breakouts, and building mental strength during competition. *Or anyone younger who is proficient

FVL instructor showing students how to use flight simulators

July 7-10, 2025 | Grades 9-12 | Cost: $500 

This immersive four-day camp for high schoolers explores the exciting world of aviation from aircraft design and manufacturing to commercial aviation operations and aircraft flight. Attendees will hear from experts, receive facility tours, get hands-on project experience, and flight simulator training. Registration closes July 1.

Programs for Lifelong Learners

Björklunden Aerial

Björklunden Seminars


We hope you'll join us for one (or more!) of our Björklunden seminars. These classes are fondly referred to as “vacations with a purpose.” You'll learn and grow while experiencing the hominess of our lodge and the natural beauty of Lawrence's Door County campus. Special half-priced Viking Decade discount for current students and Lawrence graduates 2014-2024.