SUMMER PROGRAMS Series (SPS)

About Summer Programs SEries

The Summer Programs Series (SPS) brings together faculty and staff from around campus to share ideas, information, resources, and best practices to create meaningful academic enrichment programs.

The main SPS event is the annual Summer Programs Summit, which is held in January to highlight the latest trends and timely topics in pre-college and summer program programming.

“SPS provides a critical and safe space for outreach professionals around U-M and the state to discuss key insights for summer programmings, including how best to engage with Gen Z in-person and virtually, as well as share crucial safety information and training to all.”

Marissa Taylor

Program Manager

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Of attendees say SPS provides new info that benefits outreach work

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Of attendees say SPS provides opportunities to connect with others

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Of attendees find SPS to be very useful & timely

50 %

Of attendees say they recommend SPS to others

This was hugely beneficial to know that you are not alone and that you struggled in the summer ... the group discussion was super helpful in troubleshooting issues and connecting with other folks at the university.

The enthusiasm and expertise of the CEO staff is awesome and I love working with them!

SPS is very helpful and an amazing communitiy!

Topics & Presenters

Sept 16 – SPS Summer Celebrations and Lessons Learned

Special Note Due to COVID-19 precautions and the University protocols, the 2020 - 2021 Summer Programs Series meetings will be held virtually until further notice.

Previous Summer Program Series Topics

SPS: Virtual Programs & Pricing

SPS: Lessons Learned + Highlights from U-M’s first Virtual Pre-College Summer Video

SPS: Virtual Programs & Pricing

SPS Virtual Pricing Tips

SPS: COVID-19 and Resources - April 2020

CoC Webinar on Virtual Resources AGENDA & NOTES

CoC Webinar on Virtual Resources PRESENTATION

Google Classroom- Participant Tutorial

Google Classroom Tutorial

CampDoc Overview and Resources

SPS Brown Bag - Tips for Hiring Your Summer Programs - February 2020

Hiring Students and Non-Students (Temps)

Summer Programs Summit: Effective Training for Your Summer Programs - January 2020

SPS 2020 Presentation Deck

SPS: Applications Wins + Snags - September 2019

CEO Summer Programs Reflection Lunch – Share Out Notes

Summer Programs Summit: Inclusion & Intentionality - February 2019

SPS 2019 Presentations

Summer Programs Summit: Youth Hub and other Summer Innovations - March 2018

Q&A with Youth Hub

Summer Programs Summit: Children on Campus - February 2017

Q&A with Kate Rychlinski, Assistant Director for Risk Management

2017 Summer Summit Presentation

Summer Programs Summit Launch - February 2016

Topics included: Participant Recruitment & Application Process, Programming Ideas, Student Staff Selection & Training, Parental Involvement, Opportunities for Collaboration Across Programs, Policy on Minors

2016 Summer Program Summit Summary