Beaver Island STEM/History Expedition
🌿 Where Science and History Meet the Shoreline
Countdown to Departure
June 2, 2027 • The adventure begins
Program Overview
Each summer, Clare Public Schools offers an all expenses paid, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for upcoming high school students to take part in the Beaver Island STEM/History Expedition—a 3-day immersive learning experience set on Michigan's most remote inhabited island.
Through hands-on field science, environmental exploration, and historical investigation, students become true Pioneers—conducting research, engaging with Michigan's unique past, and forming memories that last a lifetime.
🧭 What Students Experience
Water quality testing, native plant and animal studies, geology walks, and island ecosystems.
Investigate the legacy of the Beaver Island King Strang colony, lighthouse systems, maritime trade, and Native American settlement.
Hiking the island's trails, visiting historic sites, team-building games, and night sky observation.
Meet island researchers, historians, and naturalists who help bring the learning to life.
🎒 Who Can Attend?
✏️ Apply Now
Don't miss your chance to be part of this incredible journey.
👉 Click here to applyAll expenses paid • 3-day expedition • Limited to 18 students
🎒 What to Pack
Comfortable walking shoes
May get wet or dirty
Water bottle
Stay hydrated on the trails
Bug spray
25%+ DEET recommended
Sunscreen
For long days outdoors
Jacket or sweatshirt
Especially for the ferry
Weather-appropriate clothing
Layers recommended
Pack Light — Space Is Tight!
We have to squeeze 18 people and all of their luggage into just 2 vans. Please pack as light as you can and bring flexible, soft-sided luggage that can squeeze under a seat.
📬 Contact Information
For more information, contact:
We wish to thank SPARKS/IGNITE for their generous support.