Rec & Ed’s summer camps are designed to give your child an exciting and enriching summer experience under the supervision of trained and experienced leadership. Rec & Ed strives to make each and every summer fresh and appropriately challenging with enriching programs that include sports, creative arts, outdoor education, and much more. With interactive projects, activities, and learning, if there’s an interest, there’s a camp. Camps are inperson and run June 13–August 26, with half-day or full-day options.
Ann Arbor Rec & Ed Summer Camps
1515 S. 7th St., Ann Arbor, (734) 994–2300 • aarecedcamps.com
The Ann Arbor YMCA offers twelve weeks of full- and half-day camps for kids ages 5–17 located in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti Township, and at Camp Birkett on Silver Lake. Camp Birkett, an ACA-accredited program, provides a traditional camp experience (transportation to and from Ann Arbor is available) and is the perfect place for your child to explore the summer outdoors. The Y inspires kids to work together and play together, creating friendships that can last a lifetime! Choose from a variety of sports and traditional camps, as well as service-learning opportunities and more for teens. Financial assistance is available.
Ann Arbor YMCA Day Camps
Camp Office: 400 W. Washington, Ann Arbor, (734) 661–8039 annarborymca.org
Experienced camp leaders create a playful environment that nurtures inclusion and friendship at Blue Turtle day camps. Campers will learn primitive wilderness skills, plant identification and use (or avoidance), and enjoy DIY projects. This hands-on camp fosters the development of nature awareness as well as outdoor survival skills. Full-day sessions run June 12 through August 4 for kids ages 7–13. Partial scholarships and sibling discounts are available upon request.
Blue Turtle
3380 Pittsview Dr., Ann Arbor, (734) 657–1210 • blueturtlenaturecamp.com
Kids are encouraged to grow, explore, discover, create, imagine, play, and have fun at Emerson School’s summer camps! Emerson believes each child is unique, and deserves the highest quality programs to help them grow and develop. Summer at Emerson is open to all students, regardless of school attended. Summer at Emerson offers eight individual weeks of half-day camps and full-day camps for children who have completed grades K–8 during the 2022–2023 school year. Registration for Summer at Emerson 2023 is now open!
Emerson School
5425 Scio Church Rd., Ann Arbor, (734) 665–5662 emerson-school.org/summer
Days of Discovery at Foundations Preschool is a summer program for children ages 5–9 that focuses on S.T.E.A.M. education. Your child will learn and play all summer long! Campers will enjoy large outdoor spaces, gardens, water play, field trips (for older children), and on-site special events. Regular hours are 8:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. Extended hours are available. Sliding scale tuition. Special rates for those who were in a prior GSRP program. DHHS accepted.
Foundations Preschool
3770 Packard St., Ann Arbor, (734) 677–8130 • foundations-preschool.org
Camp Tall Tree offers an overnight camp experience for children with autism as well as their neurotypical siblings. Designed for campers with autism ages 7–17 years old, Camp Tall Tree offers a 6-day camp session with programs that have been designed to meet a wide range of emotional, behavioral, and cognitive needs because they believe that summer camp is a valuable experience for everyone. Camp Tall Tree appreciates the diversity of background, ability, health needs, and home lives of campers, and their staff strives every day to make camp a safe environment in which campers can laugh, learn, and play. Camp Tall Tree believes that all kids stand taller when they build lasting friendships and feel like they belong to a community that sees them as more than the challenges they face.
Howell Nature Center: Camp Tall Tree
1005 Triangle Lake Rd., Howell, (517) 546–0249 howellnaturecenter.org/camp-wonder/camp-tall-tree
Jr. Wolverine Wrestling Club summer camps are designed to create a positive experience for young kids, while also promoting sportsmanship, leadership, and character development. And, of course, fostering a passion for the sport of wrestling. At the end of these four days, you will see a positive change in your child’s maturity and work ethic. This camp will include instruction, tumbling, conditioning, competition, and fun! Camps run June 26–29 and July 10–13. All middle school wrestlers are welcome! Email Coach Mason for more information: jmason@cac.net.
Jr. Wolverine Wrestling Club
Skyline High School Wrestling Room, 2552 N. Maple, Ann Arbor (734) 216–6459 (wrestling room entrance is off the 2nd floor indoor track) wolverinewrestlingclub.com/camp/
• Water and Food Gathering
• Shelter Building
• Fire Making and Primitive Tools
• Animal Tracking, Signs and Habitat
• Plant Identification & Use (or avoidance)
• Craft Projects
• Culinar y Adventures
June 12–16 • June 19–23 • June 26–June 30 • July 10–14 July 17–21 • July 24–28 • July 31–Aug. 4
For boys and girls ages 7 to 13
June 15 - August 11
For more than 60 years, the Kumon Math and Reading after-school academic enrichment program has helped children achieve success in over 50 countries. The primary goal of Kumon is to develop independent selflearners. Through the cultivation of study habits and study attitude, Kumon students develop confidence, focus, and work ethic, have reduced homework stress and test anxiety, and strengthen foundation before launching into learning and mastering concepts beyond grade levels. Lesson plans are individualized to address the needs and levels of each student. Visit the website and schedule an appointment for an orientation/placement test. PreK through high school.
Kumon Math and Reading Centers of Ann Arbor
kumon.com
Kumon Ann Arbor South, 2411 Oak Valley Dr., Ste. 100, Ann Arbor, (734) 222–8020
Kumon Ann Arbor Southeast, 3086 Platt Rd., Ann Arbor, (734) 904–8343
Kumon Ann Arbor West, 283 South Zeeb Rd., Ann Arbor, (734) 929–4798
Kumon Ann Arbor East, 2741 Plymouth Rd., Ann Arbor, (734) 761–4648
Macon Creek is a place for artists, educators, and entrepreneurs in southeast Michigan. This summer, Macon Creek proudly announces four 1-week day camps for 6th–12th graders that features Instrumental Music, Theatre & Dance, Choral Arts, and Visual Arts on a stunning campus with walking paths, pond, expansive fields, a creek flowing through historic woods, and outstanding faculty dedicated to art, innovation, and sustainability.
Macon Creek
8759 Clinton Macon Rd., Clinton, (734) 926–9001 • maconcreek.org
Michigan Premier Soccer Academy–ANN ARBOR CRUSH camps challenge players to improve and learn soccer skills, positive life habits, and sportsmanship, all while having fun! NEW DAY CAMPS in NE ANN ARBOR. Summer Kicks evening camps for ages 7–19 holds skill-building clinics. Future Stars camps for ages 4–6 focus on basic soccer skills, and are led by early childhood educators. Mighty Strikers Camp is designed for ages 6–8 and offers a fun introduction to travel soccer training. Gaga Training for ages 7–19 is a skill-building clinic. Now partnering with DUTCH SOCCER SCHOOL for summer day camps in July and COERVER COACHING for ½-day skill
ANN ARBOR CRUSH
495 Earhart Rd., Ann Arbor, (734) 249–9193 • mpsacrush.com
offers four sessions open to any and all entrants at the University of Michigan this summer. Camps run the weeks of June 11–15, June 18–22, June 25–29, and July 30–August 3. Two, 3-hour instructional sessions per day ensure the individual attention necessary for significant improvement. All campers are videoed and receive a written stroke analysis. Choose the Intensive Training Track or the Technique Development Track. World-class staff provides leadership and mentoring that encourage each swimmer to strive for excellence in and out of the pool.
offers your kids Pure Summer Fun! with day camps for PreK–grade 4. Camps are primarily outside on their beautiful campus and they offer an early childhood camp for 4–6-year-olds and school-age camps for grades 1–4. Each week offers a three-day or five-day option. Campers will have the joy of exploring the woods, water and sand fun, summer crafts, games, and plenty of free play. Steiner strives to create the traditional summer experience. Camps run from 9 a.m.–3 p.m. with morning
2775 Newport Rd., Ann Arbor, (734) 995–4141 • steinerschool.org
2023 CAMP DATES
This summer, join Ann Arbor’s friendliest community game store for more awesome kids summer gaming meetup opportunities! From Magic the Gathering, to Dungeons & Dragons, Pokémon, and LARP, Sylvan Factory offers unique experiences and great opportunities for kids of all ages. Follow their newsletter at sylvanfactory.com. Camp listings will be published early March!
Sylvan Factory
2459 W. Stadium Blvd., Ann Arbor, (734) 474–3519 • sylvanfactory.com
St. Paul School Ann Arbor offers exciting summer fun for the whole Ann Arbor community! Summer camps are open to all students, with a wide range of themes sure to meet everyone’s needs. Day Camp and Specialty Camps are offered. Day Camp is a full-day camp that runs all summer long for students who have completed grades K–4, and there are different exciting themes each week. Specialty Camps are weeklong morning camps for students who have completed grades K–8, and include cooking, basketball, dogs, sculpting, theater, and much more.
St. Paul School Ann Arbor
495 Earhart Rd., Ann Arbor, (734) 665–0604 • school.stpaulannarbor.org
University of Michigan Stamps School of Art & Design pre-college programs include spring studio classes, summer studio sessions, and fall studios and events. Programs are offered to current high school students grade 9–12 interested in building new creative skills. Students will learn how to build a portfolio, meet new friends, learn from Stamps faculty, and have a campus experience at the University of Michigan. The Spring/Summer 2023 application deadline is March 15, and financial aid is available.
U-M Stamps School of Art and Design
2000 Bonisteel Blvd., Ann Arbor, (734) 936–0671 • stamps.umich.edu
KidSport summer camps offer children grades PreK–5th the opportunity to learn and play a variety of team sports, individual sports, team building games, fitness, and other physical education activities in a non competitive and fun sports environment. Camps run June 19–August 18. KidSport summer camps are staffed by certified teachers, Health & Fitness and Education majors, and University of Michigan students and athletes focused on providing a first-rate experience for your kids! KidSport Adaptive is offered for grades PreK–5th, and is specifically designed to address the modifications that may be needed by children with neurodevelopmental or physical differences, with higher support needs. Campers may be placed in groups depending upon their mental age or level/type of support need. KidSport
Adaptive runs June 26–30 and July 24–38.
University of Michigan School of Kinesiology, KidSport Summer Camps
Estabrook Elementary School: 1555 W. Cross St., Ypsilanti (734) 647–2708, kines.umich.edu/kidsport, kebwink@umich.edu
Outdoor group games, fun craft projects, nature hikes, educational nature programs, fishing, swimming, and more are offered at Washtenaw County Parks’ Summer Day Camps. Sign up for the entire summer or one-week sessions throughout the summer, making it a convenient option for working parents. Registration opens March 15 at parksonline.ewashtenaw.org.
Washtenaw County Parks and Recreation Commission
washtenaw.org/parks
Whitepine Studios is a women-founded small business offering Art Adventure Camps featuring fun and creative projects centered around a weekly theme. Whitepine Studios’ camps offer a real day camp experience, use only the highest quality 2D and 3D materials, and are taught by U-M Stamps School of Art and Design graduates. All camps will utilize their brand-new studio in downtown Saline at 103–105 W. Michigan. This completely renovated historic venue will feature a large studio, dedicated art gallery, and a receiving room for parents. Art camps begin on June 19 and run through August 14. Fast, user-friendly online registration is now open!
Whitepine Studios
103–105 W. Michigan Ave., Saline, (734) 330–2079 whitepinestudios.org, Facebook: @whitepinestudioart
