It's Time to Enroll in Summer Camp

With the choice and variety of summer camps available in southeastern Michigan, boredom won't be an option this summer for your kids. A lot of organizations, from the YMCA to your local parks and recreation department offer dozens of choices for camps, with science, reading, sports, music and more among them. Whether you're looking for an all-around experience or a camp more focused on a particular interest, this list features a few in your town or one very close by. Feel free to add your own, as well:

White Lake

Location: Clarkston
Name: Stars & Stripes Kids Activity Center
Type of camp: General variety
Cost: Varies on the type of camp
Where: 4630 White Lake Road, Clarkston
When: Different sessions throughout the summer
Deadline for registration: Registration is available until camps are full.
Details: Over 30 camps are offered at the Kids Activity Center, for all different age groups and plenty with multiple one week sessions. Check the website for the full roster, which includes a Lego camp, NASCAR camp and an American Girls camp, among others.
For more information call: 248-625-3547

Location: White Lake
Name: Haverhill Farms
Type of camp: Horse riding
Cost: $425 per two week session
Where: 2986 McKeachie Road, White Lake
When: Five 2-week sessions from June 20 to Aug. 26
Deadline for registration: Registration is available up until camp starts.
Details: Haverhill Farms provides a daily camp for children to get riding lessons and to learn horse and stable management. An informal horse show and pizza party concludes the camp and give the kids a chance to show off what they’ve learned.
For more information call: 248-887-2027

Location: Waterford
Name: Wakeboard Clinic
Type of camp: Water sports
Cost: $325 a week
Where: 4300 Cass Lake Road, Waterford
When: The week of June 6 to the week of Aug. 29
Deadline for registration: Registration is available until camp fills up, but they prefer people to register one to two weeks before each session starts.
Details: This camp is perfect for first-timers to get their first taste of wakeboarding, water skiing and other water sports. There are half-day and full-day sessions that run Monday through Thursday. There are also sleep away camps offered by the same company, but at their northern Michigan location in Boyne Falls.
For more information call: 248-214-9052

Location: White Lake
Name: British Soccer Camp
Type of camp: Sports
Cost: Depends on choice of camp
Where: White Lake Middle School, 1450 Bogie Lake Road, White Lake
When: June 20-24
Deadline for registration: None listed, but there is a $10 per player late fee if applications are received within 10 days or fewer of the program starting.
Details: The British Soccer Camp promises to provide “players of all ages and abilities with the rare opportunity to receive high-level soccer coaching from a team of international experts.” Four different camps, for ages 3 to 14 are listed.
For more information call: 800-878-2167

Location: White Lake
Name: Huron Valley Recreation & Community Education
Type of camp: General variety
Cost: Depends on choice of camp
Where: Various locations in the White Lake area
When: Depends on choice of camp
Deadline for registration: Registration is available until camps are full.
Details: The flyers for the different camps are at the link above. The Summer Experience camp provides academic adventures, weekly field trips and music video making for students who have completed kindergarten up to age 12. The Summer Valley camp caters to preschool children.
For more information call: 248-676-8390

Dexter

Location: Ann Arbor
Name: Rocks and Robots Camp
Type of camp: Outdoor activities and science
Cost: From $239 for half day sessions up to $579 for full day sessions.
Where: Honey Creek Community School, 1735 S. Wagner Rd., Ann Arbor
When: Varies, different one week sessions throughout summer, starting June 20
Deadline for registration: None, but sessions are filling up quick.
Details: This unique camp combines working with and building robots with rock climbing and other physical outdoor activities. Ages accepted range from 6 to 15.
For more information call: 734-645-0211

Location: Ann Arbor
Name: Mostly Music Camp
Type of camp: Music
Cost: $140
Where: Grace Bible Church, 1300 S. Maple, Ann Arbor
When: Aug. 8-12
Deadline for registration: Registration available until camp is full.
Details: The Ann Arbor Area Piano Teachers Guild sponsors this creative camp that lets kids both explore and play different types of music and instruments. There are two different camps, one for kids grades 1-7 and a younger group for pre-K kids.
For more information call: 734-426-8337

Location: Ann Arbor
Name: iD Tech Camps
Type of camp: Technology, computers
Cost: Varies between day and overnight camps
Where: University of Michigan
When: Varies, different sessions throughout the summer
Deadline for registration: Registration available until camps are full.
Details: iD Tech Camps is a national program offering a wide variety of computer and technology-related camps, ranging from game design to film production. The University of Michigan location features both day and overnight camps.
For more information call: 408-871-2227

Location: Brighton
Name: Midcourse Correction
Type of camp: For at-risk youth
Cost: $425
Where: Actual camp is located at 10359 East Farrand, Otisville, MI 48463 (North of Flint). Offices are in Brighton.
When: Varies, there are multiple weekend-long sessions throughout the summer.
Deadline for registration: Registration available up to the Thursday before each weekend camp.
Details: From their website:
“Is your child incorrigible, disrespectful, untrustworthy, mouthy, disobedient, lazy, or just doesn't seem to care about anyone including themself at times? If you answered "YES" to any one of those, we may be able to provide the help you have been looking for.”
For more information call: 810-227-0243

Location: Ann Arbor
Name: Liberty Athletic Club
Type of camp: General variety
Cost: Varies per camp and on member status with Liberty Athletic
Where: 2975 W. Liberty Road, Ann Arbor
When: Varies, several weekly sessions throughout summer, starting June 20
Deadline for registration: None, sign up is on a week to week basis.
Details: The Ann Arbor-based club provides half and full day camps filled with arts and crafts, rock climbing, outdoor games and even a little Kung Fu training.
For more information call: 734-665-3738

Location: Ann Arbor
Name: Wild Swan Theater
Type of camp: Performing arts/theater
Cost: $80-200
Where: 410 S. Maple Road, Ann Arbor
When: Varies, different weekly sessions throughout the summer
Deadline for registration: Registration available until start of camp, but some are already full.
Details: Wild Swan Theater is home to Camp DoYaWanna, with theater games and improv for activities and themes ranging from “Under the Sea” to “African Arts.”
For more information call: 734-995-0530

Fenton

Location: Fenton
Name: Camp Copneconic
Type of camp: General variety
Cost: Varies
Where: 10407 N. Fenton Road, Fenton
When: Varies
Deadline for registration: Registration available until camps are full.
Details: This YMCA-affiliated camp includes a wide variety of both residential camps and day camps, usually not lasting more than a week at a time. The day camps include a specialty category that allows children to have a better in-depth experience in a field they enjoy, including fishing, sports and nature exploration. For more, check out the camp website.
For more information call: 810-629-9622

Location: Holly
Name: Camp Ohiyesa
Type of camp: General variety
Cost: Varies
Where: 7300 Hickory Ridge Road, Holly
When: Varies
Deadline for registration: No, but prices go up after June 1
Details: YMCA’s Camp Ohiyesa offers several day camps, both regular and specialized in a variety of age groups and time slots throughout the summer. There are also overnight camp specialty programs that include film and robotics activities. For more, refer to the camp website.
For more information call: 248-887-4533

West Bloomfield

Location: West Bloomfield
Name: Willoway Day Camp
Type of camp: General variety
Cost: Varies, depending on the length of session purchased
Where: 7207 Creeks Bend Drive, West Bloomfield Township
When: All summer, with one, two and four week sessions.
Deadline for registration: Registration is available throughout the summer.
Details: Willoway Day Camp offers a healthy variety of activities, including everything from photography to field hockey and a whole lot more, for three age groups from kindergarten to 8th grade.
For more information call: 248-932-2123

Location: West Bloomfield
Name: Summer Impressions
Type of camp: General variety
Cost: Varies, depending on choice of camp length and age level
Where: 4150 Middlebelt Rd, West Bloomfield
When: All summer, with 3 three-week sessions and 3 one-week mini camps.
Deadline for registration: None, but there is very little availability now.
Details: Summer Impressions boasts two heated swimming pools and has its participants dabble in sports, arts and crafts, environmental learning, rock climbing and more.
For more information call: 248-661-3630

Location: West Bloomfield
Name: West Bloomfield Parks and Recreation
Type of camp: General variety
Cost: Varies on the type of camp and on resident status
Where: A variety of parks in the West Bloomfield area
When: All summer, starting in June
Deadline for registration: Most camps need to be registered a week before they start.
Details: The Parks and Recreation department features multitudes of camps on a daily basis from June 20 to Sept. 2. Art and performance, nature, sports and science camps are all represented, and one of the highlights is the “It’s Great To Be Grand Camp,” for kids and their grandparents. Check the camp brochure for a complete list of dates and locations and camp descriptions.
For more information call: 248-451-1900

Location: Bloomfield Hills
Name: Roeper Summer Day Camp
Type of camp: General variety
Cost: Varies on length of enrollment
Where: 41190 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills
When: Four sessions, beginning June 20 and ending Aug. 12
Deadline for registration: Registration is available until camps are full.
Details: Roeper divides its camp between pre-kindergarten, kids entering first grade, and second graders and older. Each age group get its share of dance, drama, science, outdoor adventure and more.
For more information call: 248-203-7370

Location: Bloomfield Hills
Name: TGA Premier Junior Golf
Type of camp: Sports
Cost: $349 per week
Where: Camps are held at three different locations in Farmington Hills, Madison Heights and Holly. Check the site for details.
When: Week-long sessions all summer, from June 20 to Aug. 26
Deadline for registration: Registration is available until camps are full.
Details: Young golfers can learn the basics of full swing, putting and chipping and playing etiquette.
For more information call: 248-252-0208

Royal Oak

Location: Royal Oak
Name: Detroit School of Rock and Pop Music
Type of camp: Music
Cost: $1499
Where: 1109 S. Washington, Royal Oak
When: Three different sessions, from June 20 to Aug. 19
Deadline for registration: Call 888-988-7625 for info.
Details: The Summer Rocks camp will also include a tour to Nashville and Memphis. Along the way, participants will be able to play in a band, meet industry professionals, record in a studio and shoot a music video. Camp enrollment is by audition only, so practice up!

Location: Royal Oak
Name: Detroit Zoo
Type of camp: Nature
Cost: Varies between single half days and week long half day programs as well as member status
Where: 8450 W. 10 Mile Road, Royal Oak
When: All summer long
Deadline for registration: Registration is available until camps are full.
Details: There’s plenty of nature and animal-related camps for many different age groups, ranging from 4 to 15. Some include overnight stays. Check their website for further details.
For more information call: 248-541-5717

Location: Royal Oak
Name: Royal Oak Day Camp
Type of camp: General variety
Cost: $120 a week
Where: Royal Oak High School, 1500 Lexington Blvd., Royal Oak
When: Nine weeks of camp, starting June 20
Deadline for registration: Registration is available until camps are full.
Details: Sign up your kindergarten-through 12-year-old kids on a week-to-week basis for outdoor games, crafts, swimming and sports.
For more information call: 248-246-3180

Ferndale

Location: Ferndale
Name: Ferndale Summer Day Camp
Type of camp: General variety
Cost: $114 a week
Where: Gerry Kulick Community Center, 1201 Livernois, Ferndale
When: Seven weekly sessions, beginning June 27
Deadline for registration: Registration is available up until a week before each session starts.
Details: Kids get to do arts and crafts, weekly activities, swimming and a field trip every week.
For more information call: 248-544-6767

Location: Detroit
Name: Detroit Day Camp
Type of camp: General variety
Cost: $85 a week or $25 a day
Where: Two locations - Downtown: Friends School, 1100 St. Aubin, Detroit. West side: School Annex of Burnette Baptist Church, 16801 Schoolcraft St., Detroit
When: June 20-Aug. 26
Deadline for registration: Registration is available until camps are full.
Details: This day camp offers flexibility, allowing parents to purchase by the week, day or to just drop in as well. The camp balances academic elements with outdoor fun, and there are camps for younger kids (4 and a half years-12) and older kids (13-15 to train as camp counselors).
For more information call: 313-330-6206

Hartland

Location: Brighton
Name: Maple Tree Montessori Academy
Type of camp: Educational/general variety
Cost: $200 for class only, $300 for class and camp and $400 for full day camp
Where: 2944 S. Old U.S. Highway 23, Brighton
When: 5 two-week sessions, from June 20 to Aug. 26
Deadline for registration: Registration is available throughout the summer.
Details: Maple Tree Montessori offers the flexibility of just morning classes, classes and cam or a full day of camp, with the option of picking the hours between 6:30 a.m. and 6 p.m.
For more information call: 810-225-8321

Location: Hartland
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Type of camp: General variety
Cost: $250
Where: Hartland Middle School at Ore Creek, 3250 Hartland Road, Hartland
When: June 20-23 for 4th-6th graders and Aug. 1-4 for 7th-12th graders
Deadline for registration: A week prior to each camp’s start.
Details: The kids get to do everything from canoe in Milford to shoot archery at Michigan State University.
For more information call: 248-477-5883

Location: Howell
Name: Wildwood Ranch
Type of camp: General variety
Cost: Varies on the type of camp chosen
Where: 4909 Brophy Road, Howell
When: Different sessions all summer
Deadline for registration: Registration is available until camps are full.
Details: The camp offers both day and residential experiences, and you get a discount by referring people to Wildwood.
For more information call: 517-548-1736

Farmington Hills/Farmington

Location: Livonia
Name: Hearts, Hands and Voices
Type of camp: Musical/art/religious
Cost: $85
Where: Two locations: Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 30650 W. Six Mile Road, Livonia. Second location: St. Paul Lutheran Church, 375 Lothrop, Grosse Pointe Farms.
When: Aug. 8-11 at the Livonia location and Aug. 15-18 at the Grosse Pointe Farms location
Deadline for registration: A week before camp starts
Details: This worship and music camp welcomes people of all faith backgrounds grades 2-7. The kids will have a chance to lead worship, create liturgical art and drama and play with drums.
For more information call: 248-497-1451

Location: Farmington Hills
Name: Farmington Family YMCA
Cost: Varies on schedule chosen and member status
Where: 28100 Farmington Road, Farmington Hills
When: Weekly sessions from June 20-Sept. 2
Deadline for registration: Registration is available throughout the summer.
Details: Camp Ki-Ka-Pu offers fun themed weeks for kids, as well as a teen camp for older students.
For more information call: 248-553-4020