Learning and Fun for Summer 2024

Our free 8-week program encourages kids to “Learn, Do, and Explore” with literacy and math lessons, hands-on science and fitness activities, and career exploration and virtual field trips. Find videos, a fun activity book, local events, and more to keep preschool-6th grade students engaged in learning.

Are you an educator looking for a fun addition to your school, library, or organization’s summer plans? Explore our Summer for Educators page for ways to integrate our program into yours!

Download the 2024 Summer Activity Book

We have three books full of activities, experiments, and more for students Preschool – 6th Grade organized by age group.

Early Learners

Activities for Preschool – Kindergarten students. (80 pages)

Lower Elementary

Activities for 1st Grade – 3rd Grade Students. (100 pages)

Upper
Elementary

Activities for 4th Grade – 6th Grade Students. (80 pages)

Interested in Bulk Quantities of Books?

If you are interested in using bulk quantities of books for your students for a school or after-school organization, see options below.

  • Use digital downloads to view activities on an electronic device.
  • Contact our partner professional print company, Standard Printing, to print books at our rate. Email Info@ypsistandard.com or call 734-483-0339. Please include Michigan Learning Channel Book Order in your subject line.
  • Go through a different professional print company using industry-quality files that we can provide to you. Contact MLC Program Director Matt Hamilton (mhamilton@detroitpbs.org) for access. Please include Summer Activity Book File Access in your subject line.

Week 1: Take Flight

Discover the fables and physics behind things that fly.

Week 2: Under Water

Dive deep into oceans, river, and our own Great Lakes.

Week 3: Heroes

Celebrate all kinds of heroes: veterans, everyday helpers, and the kind who wear capes.

Week 4: Creatures

Learn about the fascinating features of creatures near and far.

Week 5: Engineering

Learn to think like an engineer from people who design bridges, cars, and video games.

Week 6: Great Outdoors

Explore the incredible parks and waters that belong to us all.

Week 7: When I Grow Up

Think about all of the exciting possibilities in your future!

Week 8: Shoot for the Stars

Look into outer space and meet people who risked everything to follow their dreams.

MLC in Your Community

We have events running all summer long in communities across the state. Come visit us to meet your local Engagement Coordinator and get free MLC Activity books and goodies!