LG Magazine - CAMP Magazine 2024

LET’S DO THIS! Editor's Note

It’s officially CAMP planning season! And while the kids may still be in school and there may still be a chill in the air - camp planning starts early (and they sell out fast)!

It’s a daunting task to find camps that fit your schedule, your kids’ interests, your budget, and your location - but our goal with this magazine is to help make 2024 Camp Planning season EASIER for you!

So, get your calendars out (and maybe grab a glass of wine editor’s recommendation), and dive into the many amazing camps that Metro Detroit has to offer.

In addition to a detailed camp directory (that includes dates, costs, and direct links), we’re also sharing quick and easy recipes, and mom-approved purchases that will help make camp days a little less stressful.

HAPPY CAMPING...I MEAN...PLANNING! KERRY DOMAN & CARRIE BUDZINSKI

SPECIALTY CAMP GUIDE

Whether your kids are into robotics or soccer, theatre or arthere are the top specialty camps for every interest and age.

One of the best things about summer camps is the opportunity for your littles to explore a wide variety of interests and specialties. This summer, let them code websites, feed farm animals, create art masterpieces, play sports, perform on stage...or all of the above!

FOR ANIMAL LOVERS

The Creature Conservancy (Ann Arbor)

Blake’s Farm (Armada)

Bowers Farm School (Bloomfield Hills)

Real Life Day Camp and Farm (Canton)

Clarkston Family Farm (Clarkston)

Windermere Equestrian Center (Clinton Township)

Howell Nature Center (Howell)

Maybury Farm (Northville)

MSU Tollgate Farm (Novi)

Upland Hills Farm (Oxford)

Detroit Zoo Safari Camp (Royal Oak)

Carousel Acres Farm Day (South Lyon)

Turtle Creek Farm (Waterford)

Never Ending Farm (Ypsilanti)

S.T.E.M. LEARNING

University of Michigan Museum of Natural History (Ann Arbor)

Cranbrook Institute of Science (Bloomfield Hills)

Code Ninjas (Canton, Macomb, Troy)

iCode (Canton, Novi, Troy)

The Henry Ford (Dearborn)

Michigan Science Center (Detroit)

Sloan Museum of Discovery (Flint)

Kids on Campus Schoolcraft College (Livonia)

Stemville (Northville)

Oakland University (Rochester)

Snapology (Troy)

CREATIVE ARTS

Ann Arbor Art Center (Ann Arbor)

Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center

D&M Art Studio (Canton) College for Creative Studies (Detroit)

Northville Art House (Northville)

Plymouth Community Arts Council (Plymouth)

Meadow Brook (Rochester)

Paint Creek Center for the Arts (Rochester)

Creative Arts Studio (Royal Oak)

KidCreate Studio (West Bloomfield)

Riverside Arts Center (Ypsilanti)

SPORTS STARS

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tball Club (Detroit)

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Troy Gymnastics (Troy)

PERFORMING ARTS

Young People’s Theater Summer Camps (Ann Abor)

The Village Players Summer Theater Art Camp (Birmingham)

Studio A Dance Camp (Birmingham, Walled Lake)

Eisenhower Dance Detroit (Bloomfield Hills)

School of Rock (Canton, Farmington, Rochester)

Matrix School of Theater Camp (Detroit)

Red Piano Music Studio (Rochester Hills)

Downriver Youth Performing Arts Center

Best Camps for Working Parents

We want our kids to have fun, make friends, and be safe this summer - but too often, camps end at 3pm and that just doesn't cover the full workday schedule. So, if you are a working parent with a "9 to 5", we suggest starting your camp search here!

YMCA of Metro Detroit

For decades, The YMCA has been providing quality care for families in metro Detroit. Camp is available from 7am to 6pm at Birmingham, Detroit, Farmington, Milford, Holly, Mt. Clemens, Royal Oak, Southgate.

Champions Champ Camp

Champions Champ Camp offers care from 6:30am to 6pm at Beverly Hills, Brownstown Twp, Garden City, Lathrup Village, Southfield, Taylor, Wayne, Westland locations.

Eagle Creek Academy

Eagle Creek Academy in Lake Orion offers camp for kids ages 3 to 10, from 9am to 3pm and before/after care available extending hours to 8am to 6pm.

Franklin Athletic Club

The Franklin Athletic Club offers drop-in (single day) camp and full week care that runs from 7:30am to 6pm in Southfield.

Hey Mom & Dad – camp doesn’t just have to be for kids! Plan a family trip to northern Michigan and spend Memorial Day or Labor Day weekend at The YMCA’s Nissokone Family Camp in Oscoda!

The YMCA’s Nissokone Family Camp offers a northern Michigan lakeside escape for families looking to relax, strengthen relationships, and create unforgettable memories.

Spend a long weekend on the perfect family vacation with modern cabins, fun and organized activities throughout the day, and campfires in the evenings. At Family Camp you can do as little or as much as you like, the choice of what to do with your time is yours It’s all about spending quality time with your kids. Share memories with extended family, enjoying side-by-side cabins, or meet other families just like yours, with adventurous kids eager to make new friends.

Camp activities include:

Horseback riding and hay rides

Guided hiking near the AuSable River

Sailing

Swimming + Water Slides

Fishing

Kayaking

Paintball

Archery

Zipline + High-Ropes Courses

Sports

Campfires with Sing-Alongs

And more!

LittleGuide CAMP Directory

Camp planning just got a whole lot easier with this 'Little Guide' to camps! Search camps by city, search by theme, even search by dates, age ranges, and costs. Let the summer fun begin!

Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor Art Center

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 23

Cost: $425 - $445 per week

Ages: 5 to 12

W Liberty St

Ann Arbor Rec & Ed

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 17 - August 23

Cost: $159 - $349

Ages: 5 to 13

City of Ann Arbor Day Camps

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 30

Cost: $196 - $244

Ages: 5 to 15

Ann Arbor YMCA

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 12 - August 25

Cost: $350 per week

Ages: 5 to 12

Apple Scouts Summer Camp

Type: Two Week Sessions

Dates: June 16 - August 18

Cost: $635 for 2 weeks

Ages: 5 to 12

Ann Arbor

Blue Turtle Wilderness Camp

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 17 - August 9

Cost: $395 per week

Ages: 7 to 13

3380 Pittsview Dr.

Cedar Ridge Equestrian Center

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 10 - August 22

Cost: $350 per week

Ages: 5 to 14

The Creature Conservancy

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 23

Cost: $350 per week

Ages: 6 to 14

Daycroft School

Type: Full Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: $200 - $250 per week

Ages: 1 to 12

Gym America

Type: Full + Half Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: $220 - $199 - $369 per week

4940 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd

Address

Hines Dr.

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Ann Arbor

Humane Society of Huron Valley

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 5 - August 25

Cost: $160 - $335 per week

Ages: 4 to 17

iD Tech Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 9

Cost: $1,029 per week

Ages: 7 to 17

Address:

3100 Cherry Hill

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Multiple locations

3100 Che

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Leslie Science & Nature Center

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 16 - August 30

Cost: $100 - $325

Ages: 4 - 11

Address:

1831 Traver Road

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Liberty Athletic Club

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 16

Cost: $375- $442 per week

Ages: 5 to 12

Address:

2975 West Liberty Rd

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Michigan Academy of Gymnastics

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 23

Cost: $275

Ages: 5 to 12

Address:

5870 North Hix Rd

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Arbor

Planet Rock Climbing Gym

Type: Half Day

Dates: July 10 - August 15

Cost: $265 per week

Ages: 6 to 13

Ring of Steel Stunt Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: July & August

Cost: N/A

Ages: 8 to 17

Rocks and Robots

Type: Full Week

Dates: June 17 - August 23

Cost: $1,200 per week

Ages: 6 to 16

Kidsport Summer Camp

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 19 - August 18

Cost: N/A

Ages: 4 to 11

U of M Museum of Natural History

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 14 - August 16

Cost: $85 per day or $450 per week

Ages: 4 to 14

Ann Arbor

Wide World Sports Center

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 12 - September 1

Cost: $275 per week

Ages: 4 to 14

Address:

2140 Oak Valley Dr

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Armada

Blake Farms

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 11 - August 8

Cost: $265

Ages: 6 to 11

Address:

17985 Armada Center Rd

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Auburn Hills

Nike Junior Golf Camp

Type: Full + Half Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: $625 per week

Ages: 6 to 16

Address:

Address:

1984 Taylor Rd

3100 Cherry Hill Rd

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Berkley

Berkley Parks and Recreation

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 15

Cost: $1,800 - $2,000

Ages: 5 to 13

Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills Club

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: $170 - $288

Ages: 3 to 12

Birmingham

Birmingham Bloomfield Art Center

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 17 - August 9

Cost: $195 - $631 per week

Ages: 4 - 15

Birmingham Community Summer Camps

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 10 - August 30

Cost: Varies

Ages: 5 to 13

Birmingham

Born Yoga

Type: Half Day

Dates: June 12 - September 1

Cost: $450 - $585 per week

Ages: 3 to 8

The Community House

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 16

Cost: Varies

Ages: 5 to 16

Fascination Factory

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 10 - August 30

Cost: $500 - $525

Ages: 2 5 to 6

Lincoln Hills Golf Course

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 10 - August 2

Cost: $130 - $250

Ages: 6 to 16

Robot Garage

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 24 - August 23

Cost: $419 per week

Ages: 6 to 12

Address:

2121 Cole St

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380 South Bates

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2295 E Lincoln St

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2666 W 14 Mile Rd

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Address:

637 S. Eton St.

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Birmingham

Village Youth Theatre Arts Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 24 - July 19

Cost: $975 per session

Ages: 8 to 13

YMCA Summer Day Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 10 - August 23

Cost: $215 - $305

Ages: 5 - 12

Address:

34660 Woodward

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Address:

3100 Cherry Hill Rd

Address:

400 E Lincoln St

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Bloomfield Hills

Allegro Dance Camp

Type: Half Day

Dates: June 10 - August 22

Cost: $150 - $300

Ages: 3 to 12

Bloomfield Hills School Recreation

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: Varies

Ages: 6 to 17

Bowers School Farm

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 24 - August 12

Cost: $140 - $435

Ages: 3 to 18

Cranbrook Art Museum

Type: Full Day

Dates: July 8 - August 23

Cost: $445 per week

Ages: 6 to 11

Cranbrook Institute of Science

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 10 - August 23

Cost: $270 - $495 per week

Ages: 5 to 10

Bloomfield Hills

Cranbrook Day Camps

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 17 to August 9

Cost: $450 per week

Ages: 2 to 12

Detroit Country Day School

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: $200+ per week

Ages: 3 to 17

Eisenhower Dance Detroit

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 17 - August 9

Cost: $210 - $420 per week

Ages: 3 to 7

Johnson Nature Center

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 24 - August 12

Cost: $300 - $390 per week

Ages: 3 to 13

Kids Empowered

Type: Half Day

Dates: N/A

Cost: $150

Ages: 5 to 8

Address:

39221 Woodward Ave

Address:

Bloomfield Hills

Oakland Rhythmic Gymnastics

Type: Half Day

Dates: July - August

Cost: $245 per week

Ages: 5 -8

Roeper Summer Program

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 24 - August 16

Cost: N/A

Ages: 4 to 12

Summer at Sacred Heart

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 10 - August 16

Cost: $150 - $250

Ages: 5 - 12

Brighton

Mapletree Montessori

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 10 - August 16

Cost: $360 - $650 per week

Ages: 1 to 12

Brighton

School For The Arts

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: N/A

Ages: 3 to 18

Sunny Days Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 10 - August 16

Cost: $200 - $250

Ages: 5 to 14

Brownstown

Champions Champ Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 28

Cost: $135 - $225 per week

Ages: 5 to 12

Canton

Canton Parks and Recreation

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: $150+ per session

Ages: 6 to 12

Canton

Code Ninjas

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 17 - August 26

Cost: $300 per week

Ages: 8+

D & M Art Studio

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 17 - August 16

Cost: $199 - $209 per week

Ages: 5 to 16

High Velocity Sports

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 17 - August 30

Cost: $150 - $260 per week

Ages: 5 to 14

Jump-A-Rama

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 17 - August 19

Cost: $299 - $350 per week

Ages: 5+

Plymouth-Canton Montessori School

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June to August

Cost: N/A

Ages: 18 months to 6

SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE

JUNE 10 - 13

DETROIT COUNTRY DAY (BEVERLY HILLS)

JUNE 17 - 20

FRANKLIN ATHLETIC CLUB (SOUTHFIELD)

JULY 8 - 11

STONEY CREEK HS (ROCHESTER HILLS)

ROYAL OAK HIGH SCHOOL

JULY 15 - 19

PISTONS CENTER (DETROIT)

COMPOUND ATHLETICS (STERLING HEIGHTS)

JULY 22 - 25

NOVI HIGH SCHOOL

JULY 29 - AUG. 1

FRANKLIN ATHLETIC CLUB (SOUTHFIELD)

HIGH VELOCITY SPORTS (CANTON) AUG. 5 - 8

BLOOMFIELD HILLS HIGH SCHOOL

NOVI HIGH SCHOOL AUG. 12 - 15

NORTHVILLE HIGH SCHOOL

Canton

Real Life Day Camp & Farm

Type: Full Day

Dates: June to August

Cost: $170 - $300 per week

Ages: 6 to 14

School of Rock

Type: Half Day

Dates: June 24 - July 26

Cost: $299 per week

Ages: 7 to 18

Clarkston

Sheldon Rd

Clarkston Family Farm

Type: Half Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: $150 - $300

Ages: 3 to 12

Independence Township

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 10 - August 16

Cost: $175 per week

Ages: 5 to 14

Clarkston

Stars and Stripes Athletics

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: $179 - $358

Ages: 4 to 12

Address:

4630 White Lake Rd

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Clinton Township

Clinton Township Day Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: N/A

Ages: 6 to 14

Cutting Edge

Type: Half Day

Dates: June 17 - August 16

Cost: $295 per week

Ages: 5 to 12

Address:

Multiple locations

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Address:

44600 Romeo Plank Rd

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Windermere Equestrian Center

Type: Half Day

Dates: June 17 - August 9

Cost: $375 - $500 per week

Ages: 4+

Address:

20615 Dunham Rd

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Commerce Township

American Allstars Athletic Center

Type: Half Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: $179 per week

Ages: 6 to 14

Lifetime Fitness

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: N/A

Ages: 4 to 11

Dearborn

Address:

3275 Martin Rd

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Address:

3100 Cherry Hill Rd

2901 Commerce Crossing

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The Henry Ford Museum

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 24 - August 2

Cost: $340 to $400 per week

Ages: 7 to 13

Address:

20900 Oakwood

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University of Michigan - Dearborn

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: July - August

Cost: N/A

Ages: 1 to 8

Address:

3100 Cherry Hill Rd Address:

18501 Rotunda

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Detroit

Boll Family YMCA

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 23

Cost: $305 per week

Ages: 5 to 12

College for Creative Studies

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 2

Cost: $350

Ages: 8 to 16

Detroit City Football Club

Type: Half Day

Dates: July & August

Cost: $120

Ages: 7 to 15

Detroit Parks & Recreation

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 24 - August 16

Cost: $450 - $500 (entire summer)

Ages: 6 to 12

DNR Outdoor Adventure Center

Type: Full Day

Dates: July 8 to August 5

Cost: $150

Ages: 9 to 13

Detroit

Matrix School of Theatre Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: August

Cost: $350 per session

Ages: 6 to 13

Michigan Science Center

Type: Full Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: N/A

Ages: 6 to 13

Address:

2730 Bagley St

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Address:

5020 John R St

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Dexter

Detroit

Dancer's Edge Summer Camp

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 17 - August 301

Cost: N/A

Ages: 7 to 12

Michigan Academy of Dance & Music

Type: Full Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: $330

Ages: 3 to 11

Farmington

Farmington Special Services

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: $240+ per session

Ages: 6 to 12

School of Rock

Type: Half Day

Dates: June 24 - August 23

Cost: $299 per week

Ages: 7 to 18

Farmington

Total Sports Farmington

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 10 - August 23

Cost: $225 per week

Ages: 6 to 12

YMCA Summer Day Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 23

Cost: $205 per week

Ages: 5 to 12

Flint

Sloan Museum of Discovery

Type: Half Day

Dates: July - August

Cost: N/A

Ages: 4 to 18

University of Michigan-Flint

Type: Full Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: $200+ per week

Ages: 5 to 18

Farmington Rd

Farmington Rd

Flat Rock

Champions Champ Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 16

Cost: $325

Ages: 5 to 12

Garden City

Champions Champ Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 23

Cost: $165 - $235

Ages: 5 to 12

Michigan Academy of Gymnastics

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 19

Cost: $280 per week

Ages: 5 to 14

Grosse Pointe

Grosse Pointe Academy

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: Varies

Ages: 3 to 14

YMCA Camp Ohiyesa

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 23

Cost: $329 per week

Ages: 5 to 15

Holly Howell

Address:

7300 Hickory Ridge Rd

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Howell Nature Center

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 10 - August 16

Cost: $325 - $800

Ages: 5 to 17

Howell Recreation

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 3 - August 16

Cost: $725 - $775 per session

Ages: 5 to 10

Wildwood Ranch

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 3 - August 9

Cost: $230 - $290

Ages: 5 to 15

Address:

1005 Triangle Lake Road

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925 W. Grand River

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Address:

4909 Brophy Road

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Lake Orion

Eagle Creek Academy

Type: Full Day

Dates: May 30 - August 31

Cost: $370 per week

Ages: 3 to 11

Livonia

Schoolcraft College Kids On Campus

Type: Full Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: $250 per session

Ages: 8 to 11

Livonia Parks & Recreation

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 26 - August 18

Cost: $159 - $169

Ages: 5 to 12

Metro United Karate Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 23

Cost: $197 per week

Ages: 5 to 12

Macomb

Code Ninjas

Type: Full Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: $229 per session

Ages: 5 to 12

Milford

Carls YMCA Day Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 23

Cost: $205 per week

Ages: 3 to 12

HV Athletic Complex

Type: Full

Dates: June 17 - August 23

Cost: $250 per week

Ages: 6 to 11

Willoway Day Camp

Type: Full

Dates: June - August

Cost: $1450 per 2 weeks

Ages: 5 to 14

Mount Clemens

YMCA Day Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 23

Cost: $205 per week

Ages: 3 to 17

Northville

Maybury Farm

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 18 - August 16

Cost: $300

Ages: 6 to 12

Northville Art House

Type: Half Day

Dates: June 24 - August 23

Cost: $180 - $200 per session

Ages: 5 to 18

Novi

MSU Tollgate Farm Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 24 - August 23

Cost: $375 per week

Ages: 4 to 12

Oxford

Upland Hills Farm

Type: Full Day

Dates: June - July

Cost: $435

Ages: 5 to 12

Plymouth

Camp Mirage

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: $165+ per week

Ages: 3 to 13

Euro Stars Gymnastics

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 10 - August 23

Cost: $190 - $280

Ages: 5 to 15

Plymouth Community Art Council

Type: Half Day

Dates: June 17 - August 23

Cost: N/A

Ages: 5 to 17

Riverview

Champions Champ Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 12 - August 23

Cost: $230 per week

Ages: 5 to 12

Rochester

Kennebec St

Bright Loritos

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 17 - August 23

Cost: $180 - $360 per week

Ages: 3 to 10

Deborah's Stage Door

Type: Half Day

Dates: June 17 - August 22

Cost: $220 per week

Ages: 3 to 12

GTC Gymnastics

Type: Half Day

Dates: June 24 - August 23

Cost: $185 per week

Ages: 5+

Rochester

Meadowbrook Hall

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 24 - August 2

Cost: $400 per week

Ages: 5 to 10

Oakland University

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 10 - August 11

Cost: Varies

Ages: 5 to 17

Paint Creek Center For The Arts

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 2

Cost: $400 per week

Ages: 5 to 14

Red Piano Music Studio

Type: Half

Dates: July 8 - August 2

Cost: $299 per week

Ages: 3 to 12

Rochester Avon Recreation Authority

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 16

Cost: $180 - $230 per week

Ages: 4 to 13

Royal Oak

Detroit

Zoo Safari Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 18 - August 20

Cost: $180 - $425 per week

Ages: 5 to 14

South Oakland YMCA

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 23

Cost: $305 per week

Ages: 5 to 12

South Lyon

Carousel Acres

Type: Full Day

Dates: June - September

Cost: $250 per week

Ages: 4 to 12

Oaken Shield

Type: Full Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: $475 - $500 per week

Ages: 7 to 16

Southfield

Champions Champ Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 24 - August 16

Cost: $110 - $240 per week

Ages: 5 to 12

Franklin Athletic Club

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 10 - August 30

Cost: Varies

Ages: 2 to 16

Downriver YMCA Day Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 23

Cost: $225 - $280 per week

Ages: 3 to 12

Mills Gymnastics

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 10 - August 23

Cost: $200 per week

Ages: 3 to 12

Champions Champ Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 3 - August 16

Cost: $165 - $235 per week

Address: 10455 Monr

Webs

Boys & Girls Club

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 16

Cost: $100 per week

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 17 - August 23

Cost: $180 - $360

Snapology

Type: Half Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: N/A

Address

: 3670 John R Rd Address

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locations

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Troy

Troy Gym

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 16 - August 30

Cost: $300 per week

Ages: 4 to 14

Troy Parks and Recreation

Type: Full Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: $240 - $250 per week

Ages: 5 to 12

Troy Summer Day Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: $230 per week

Ages: 5 to 12

Walled Lake

Address:

5939 John R Rd

Studio A Walled Lake

Type: Half Day

Dates: June 24 - August 16

Cost: $225 per session

Ages: 3 to 13

Turtle Creek Farm

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 24 - August 23

Cost: $350 per week

Ages: 5 to 12

Waterford Wayne

Address:

6205 Cooley Lake Rd.

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Champions Champ Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 19 - August 22

Cost: $110 - $230 per week

Ages: 5 to 12

Address:

34530 W Michigan Ave

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West Bloomfield

Friendship Circle

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 9

Cost: $425

Ages: 6 - 17

Address:

6892 West Maple

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West Bloomfield

JJC Day Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 24 - August 23

Cost: $500 per week

Ages: 5 to 12

KidCreate Studio

Type: Half Day

Dates: June 10 - August 30

Cost: Varies

Ages: 4 to 12

West Bloomfield Recreation Center

Type: Full Day + Half Day

Dates: June 10 - August 9

Cost: $240 - $260 per week

Ages: 6 to 11

Westland

Michigan Academy of Gymnastics

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 23

Cost: $275 per week

Ages: 5 - 12

White Lake

Skull Island Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 10 - August 23

Cost: $435

Ages: 3 to 13

Champions Champ Camp

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 17 - August 28

Cost: $135 - $225

Ages: 5 to 12

Ypsilanti

Never Ending Farm

Type: Half Day

Dates: June - August

Cost: $85 per day

Riverside Arts Center

Type: Full Day

Dates: June 24 - August 9

Cost: $195 per week

Ages: 5 to 12

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Stay stylish with these practical accessories this summer.

Bracelet Silicone Medical Bracelets

Allergies and health issues are stressful, especially with young kids. These bracelets help everyone know how to care for your child in case of an emergency.

This kid’s watch lets you keep track of your child’s location and allows for communication during the day.

If your littles are nervous to go to camp, make friendship bracelets that you can both wear (or give out).

Gizmo Watch 3

Personalized

Friendship Bracelet Making Kit

Mornings can be chaotic, but we know fueling up for the day is important for kids and grown-ups. Click the pictures for links to our go-to (and easy) breakfast recipes.

Chocolate Protein Smoothie

This smoothie recipe is a family favorite at our house! We started making it 3 years ago and we ’ re still obsessed with it!

Banana Bread Chocolate Bars

The perfect way to use extra, overripe bananas. This egg free recipe is great because there’s no dairy or gluten!

Applesauce Oat Muffins

These yummy muffins are perfect for batch baking. Simply double the recipe and freeze the extras in gallon size Ziploc for whenever you need them!

Blueberry Muffins

When you spot those juicy blueberry muffins at the store in the summer, this is the recipe to turn to for your quick breakfast needs!

HEALTHYGO-TOSNACKS HEALTHYGO-TOSNACKS

You can never have too many snacks on hand with kids around. If you need ideas to toss in the camp bag, here are dietary friendly options that taste good too!

Simple Mills Crackers (gluten-free)

Clif Kid - ZBar

Once Upon A Farm (no sugar added)

Zee Zee’s Honey Roasted

Sunflower Kernels (nut-free)

Dino Bars (gluten-free)

Blake’s Seed Based Chewy Bars (nut-free + vegan)

Peaceful Squirrel Snack Mates for Kids

Hippeas Chickpea Puffs

This Saves Lives Rice Krispy Treats

LET’S

KICK IT

KUBUA

KUBUA lets kids slip on their shoes and secure with velcro These are lightweight, breathable, with over two dozen colors to pick from for girls and boys.

Amazon - $39 99

CROCS

Crocs have evolved from silly fad to favorite staple. A must for camps with water activities - they’re easy to wear, pack, and have on hand when needed

Amazon - $32

LITTLEGUIDE

FAVORITES

Check out these kidfriendly summer shoes!

UBFEN

UBFEN are laceless watershoes that work in the sand and keep their grip on the playground. Cute designs for girls and boys, that give them freedom to run and have fun in water + land!

Amazon - $26 99

NATIVE

Arguably one of the most comfortable and versatile shoes for kids, especially in the summer months! We will continue to buy a new pair every year and pass down our old pair to the siblings!

Amazon - $37

TIPS

Purchasing shoes that your kids can put on themselves is a game-changer when you ’ re trying to head out the door!

Camp Planning Checklist

With so much on our plates, it’s easy to lose track of the little things. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you plan for camps this summer.

Most importantly, take a deep breath

- YOU'VE GOT THIS!

THE BASICS

Get the right details: Dates Hours Ages Location Costs

THE EXTRAS

Confirm the options:

Is there before/after care?

Do they provide food?

Is there a sibling discount?

Is there a mult-session discount?

BONUS

More questions to ask:

Do they provide a packing list?

Are there field trips and do they cost extra?

What’s the cancellation policy?

is the staff trained in CPR?

@100daysofrealfood

@jenneatsgoood

@melskitchencafe

Instagram Accounts to Follow for Food Inspo

A long day at work, a busy day at camp, and lots to do before bedtime. Save pizza for Friday and check out these Insta accounts for quick, easy, and kid-friendly dinner ideas.

We hope that @littleguidedetroit helps make planning activities easier. These accounts are the ones that help us make planning dinner easier - and we think you’ll like them too!

@100daysofrealfood was started by a mom of two who wanted to eat simpler and healthier. Find meals for all time of the day that are nutritious and fit every budget and prep-time.

@jenneatsgoood is a lifesaver, providing $60 grocery lists that make 4 healthy meals that everyone in the family will love.

@melskitchencafe is the queen of sharing the best of the best, the tried-andtrue family-friendly recipes for over 15 years. If it’s got Mel’s name on it, you know it’s going to be good.

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