BRUIN PRE-ENGINEERING ENGAGEMENT PIPELINE
Kellogg Community College’s Bruin pre-Engineering Engagement Pipeline (BEEP) initiative is made possible by an MEDC grant of nearly $784,000 awarded to KCC to increase pre-K through 12th grade engagement in engineering.
The BEEP grant will enable the College to create community outreach and engagement experiences for area elementary and secondary teachers, students and their parents. These include STEM-focused summer camps, school outreach – including via enhanced Bruin Industrial Trades Mobile Trainer site visits – education workshops, Manufacturing Day initiatives and more.
2026 Summer Camps
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A Day in the Life: Welding
A Day in the Life: Welding
Discover the art and skill of welding in this hands-on camp! Learn basic techniques, use real tools and equipment, and explore metal fabrication and safety with industry professionals. Whether you’re curious about a welding career or just want to try something new, this camp sparks creativity and builds practical skills!
Ages 13-18: Monday* June 8 * 1-4 PM * $25 * RMTC, 405 Hill Brady Rd, Battle Creek
A Day in the Life: Electrician
A Day in the Life: Electrician
Get hands-on experience and see what it’s like to work as an electrician! Explore wiring, circuits, and safety while using real industry tools under the guidance of trade professionals. Whether you’re curious about the field or considering a future in electrical work, this camp will spark your interest in skilled trades!
Ages 13-18: Tuesday * June 9 * 1-4 PM * $25 * RMTC, 405 Hill Brady Rd, Battle Creek
A Day in the Life: Millwork, Pipefitting & Maintenance Technicians
A Day in the Life: Millwork, Pipefitting & Maintenance Technicians
Explore what it’s like to work as a millworker, pipefitter and maintenance technician while using real tools and practicing basic trade skills in this hands-on camp. We will rotate through activities, learn how these careers keep systems running, and hear directly from professionals about training and career opportunities.
Ages 13-18: Wednesday * June 10 * 1-4 PM * $25 * RMTC, 405 Hill Brady Rd, Battle Creek
A Day in the Life: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
A Day in the Life: Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning (HVAC)
Step into the world of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning! In this hands-on camp, led by industry experts, you will use real tools, work on interactive projects, and discover career opportunities in this high-demand field. Explore this career field that’s both cool and hot!
Ages 13-18: Thursday * June 11 * 1-4 PM * $25 * RMTC, 405 Hill Brady Rd, Battle Creek
Explore the Skilled Trades
Explore the Skilled Trades
Do you love working with your hands, solving problems, or figuring out how things work? This camp is your chance to roll up your sleeves and dive into the world of skilled trades! Spend time at KCC’s Regional Manufacturing Technology Center, where you’ll rotate through hands-on activities like welding, electrical work, HVAC, and more. Experience what it’s really like to be part of these in-demand industries and discover if building, fixing, and creating could be in your future.
SESSION 1: Ages 12-14: Monday * June 15 * 1-4 PM * $25 * RMTC Faculty * RMTC, 405 Hill Brady Rd, Battle Creek
SESSION 2: Ages 12-14: Wednesday * June 17 * 1-4 PM * $25 * RMTC Faculty * RMTC, 405 Hill Brady Rd, Battle Creek
CAMPS AT THE EASTERN ACADEMIC CENTER
A Day in the Life: Welding
Discover the art and skill of welding in this hands-on camp! Learn basic techniques, use real tools and equipment, and explore metal fabrication and safety with industry professionals. Whether you’re curious about a welding career or just want to try something new, this camp sparks creativity and builds practical skills!
Ages 13-18: Tuesday * June 16 * 8:30-11:30 AM * $25
BEEP Contacts
Pauline Sutliff
Program Coordinator, Workforce Solutions - BEEP
