Where to Find the Top Summer Camps for Kids in Macomb County

Discover the best summer camps in Macomb County for kids, offering fun activities, hands-on learning and unforgettable memories!

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.

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Featured summer camps in Macomb County

In this section, Metro Parent’s advertising partners share their top summer camp offerings.

Mad Science Metro Detroit Summer Camps

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June 16-Aug. 29, 2025

  • Address: Various locations in metro Detroit
  • Phone: 248-773-8570
  • Cost: Cost varies, see website for details
  • Best for ages: 4-12

Get ready for a summer of discovery and hands-on fun! Mad Science offers exciting STEM-themed day camps for kids of all ages. Each week features a brand-new science adventure — from Secret Agent Lab and Digging Dinos to NASA Camp, Robot Academy and more!

Choose from morning, afternoon, full-day, half-day or even single-day options at multiple locations across metro Detroit. Camps are packed with interactive experiments, outdoor play and dynamic science lessons, all led by enthusiastic Mad Science instructors. Spots fill fast and new sessions are added weekly.

More 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.

Metro Parent Editorial Team
Metro Parent Editorial Team
Since 1986, the Metro Parent editorial team is trained to be the go-to source for metro Detroit families, offering a rich blend of expert advice, compelling stories, and the top local activities for kids. Renowned for their award-winning content, the team of editors and writers are dedicated to enriching family life by connecting parents with the finest resources and experiences our community has to offer.

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