Summer camp is a rite of passage for kids in southeast Michigan. It allows them to make new friends, explore activities that interest them and create memories that will follow them through life.
But finding the perfect summer camp for your child’s specific interest and needs is a tall order — especially for parents with an already jam-packed schedule. Here are some summer camps to check out in Macomb County.
Summer camps for kids in Macomb County
Appleseed Camp at Blake’s
June 10-Aug. 14, 2025
- Address: 17985 Armada Center Road, Armada
- Cost: $279/child per session, $25/early check in, $25/extended pick up, $20/additional meal add on for lunch
- Best for ages: 6-11
Appleseed Camp at Blake’s Cider Mill offers farming fun, pony rides, crafts, inflatables, train rides, and more.
Macomb Day Camp at Macomb YMCA
June 23-Aug. 29, 2025
- Address: 10 North River Road. Mount Clemens
- Cost: $176-$225/five days
- Best for ages: 5-11
Campers build friendships and develop creativity, teamwork and independence through arts, sports, swimming, STEAM, outdoor activities and field trips.
Summer Youth Programs (K-12) at Macomb Community College
June-August 2025
- Address: Locations vary in Warren and Clinton Township
- Cost: Costs vary, see website for details.
- Best for ages: 3-17
Macomb Community College offers K-12 students exciting summer programs, including Camp Scrubs, career academies, and College 4 Kids (C4K) classes, with hands-on learning and exploration.
Pony Pal Camp at Windermere Equestrian Center
June 16-Aug. 1, 2025
- Address: 20615 Dunham Road, Clinton Township
- Cost: $385/five days
- Best for ages: 4-8
This camp is considered “horse kindergarten” for little ones with a love of horses but not much experience. Sessions are limited to 12 students.
Drama Workshop at Macomb Center for the Performing Arts
June 23-27, 2025
- Address: 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township
- Cost: $175/grades 2-3, $225/ages 4-12
- Best for grades: 2-12
All The World’s Stage camp fosters cooperation, concentration and movement in a welcoming, non-competitive environment, specializing in top-rated youth theatre programs.
Horsemanship Day School at Windermere Equestrian Center
June 23-July 25, 2025
- Address: 20615 Dunham Road, Clinton Township
- Cost: $510/five days
- Best for ages: 8-plus
Windermere Equestrian Center camp offers hands-on care like grooming, braiding and feeding for hunter/jumper riders aged 8 currently enrolled in lessons.
Lake St. Clair Metropark Day Camps
June-August 2025
- Address: 31300 Metro Pkwy., Harrison Township
- Cost: See website for details
- Best for ages: 4-12
Explore the outdoors with our Metropark Day Camps! From Marsh Madness for first-timers to Creek Week for nature enthusiasts, each three-day camp offers unique activities like crafts, hikes, and animal encounters for ages 4-12.
Stony Creek Metropark Day Camps
June-August 2025
- Address: 4300 Main Park Drive, Shelby Township
- Cost: See website for details
- Best for ages: 4-10
Explore parks, Quadzilla waterslides and crafts at Nature Adventure Camp, with themed activities for ages 4-10, including Animal Homes and Creek Week.
Clinton Township Recreation
2025 Dates TBA
- Address: 40700 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township
- Cost: 2025 information not yet released
- Best for ages: 6-14
This camp provides kids with fun activities like field trips, water games, arts and crafts and more.
Skills Camp at Legacy Volleyball
2025 Dates TBA
- Address: 6406 19 Mile Road, Sterling Heights
- Cost: Check website for pricing
- Best for ages: 6-17
This well-respected volleyball camp helps young athletes improve technique, stay in shape and have fun over the summer. There is a second location in Novi.
For more information on living and learning in Macomb County, visit Make Macomb Your Home. Find more articles like this at Metro Parent’s A Family Guide to Macomb County.
This article was recently updated on Feb. 9, 2025 by Metro Parent’s writer, Sarah Knieff. The updates reflect the latest information. Questions? Please reach out to editor@metroparent.com.
