Summer will be here before you know it, so now is the perfect time to select a summer camp for your child.
If you’re not sold on overnight camp just yet but still want to give your child a fun summer camp experience, there are plenty of summer day camps in Macomb County – and not too far away – to explore.
Browse this list to help you find summer day camp offerings near you. Be sure to register early to ensure your spot.
Note: Most camps are run at Macomb County locations, while some take place nearby in Oakland County. For a week-to-week breakdown of camp offerings, visit the Make Macomb Your Home website.
Chesterfield Township Summer Camps
Chesterfield Township hosts 10 summer camp weeks beginning June 15, 2020. Each camp runs 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday and is geared at ages 5-12. STEAM-based activities, two weekly field trips, lunch on Fridays and other fun are in store each week. Camps are $150 weekly for residents and $155 weekly for nonresidents.
Farmstead Park
The Detroit Lions hosts its Lil’ Lions Academy July 6-8, 2020 at Farmstead Park in Sterling Heights. The camp, which is open to kids ages 4-8 and includes interactive drills and competitions, runs 6-7 p.m. and is $55 per child.
Glacier Club
TGA Premier Sports hosts four sessions of golf camps at the Glacier Club, located at 8000 Glacier Club Drive in Washington. Camps are open to kids in grades 1-9, run 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and kick off on June 22, 2020 – with the last session beginning Aug. 10. Camp fee is $425 per five-day session.
Macomb Corners Park
The Detroit Lions offers its Lil’ Lions Academy June 22-24, 2020 at Macomb Corners Park. The camp runs 6-7 p.m. and is $55 per child. Challenger Sports is hosting International Soccer Camps here, as well, from July 29 until 31, 2020. The TinyTykes Summer Camp is open to ages 3-4 and runs 8-9 a.m. daily. There are two half-day camps, as well. One camp is open to ages 6-14, which runs 9 a.m.-noon.
Macomb YMCA
Kids ages 3-17 can get in on the camping fun with different themes each week this summer – including “Mad Science,” “International Adventure” and “Awesome Arts.” Camps kick off June 8, 2020. Prices start at $144 for YMCA members and $180 for community participants.
Oakland University
This Rochester university is the location for several career exploration camps for students interested in health care, business and more. Open to ages 14-18 or grades 9-12, these camps give students a chance to learn more about each field of interest. Some camps, like the RN Camp, are open to eligible kids in grades 7, 8 and 9.
OU Cares Summer Camp
Children beginning at age 3 – and through young adults – with special needs can participate in a variety of camps hosted at Oakland University in Rochester. Each camp has four two-week sessions, which kick off on June 22, 2020. Each two-week session is $650, with the exception of session 2, which is $600 due to holiday closures.
Rammler Golf Course
TGA Premier Sports hosts four sessions of golf camps geared at kids in grades 1-9. Each session runs 10 a.m.-4 p.m. five days and kicks off on June 22, 2020. The camp is $425 per session. Before- and after-care is available for an additional fee.
Stony Creek Metropark
This three-day nature center day camp (June 24-26 or July 15-17, 2020) runs from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and gives kids ages 8-10 the chance to explore the outdoors. They’ll do nature-inspired crafts, participate in a boat contest, do some campfire cooking and more. Camp fee is $130.
The Detroit Zoo
Kicking off on June 29, 2020, the Detroit Zoo hosts a variety of zookeeper and safari camps for kids in kindergarten through eighth grade. Camps run 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with early bird care beginning at 7:30 a.m. and late owl care until 6 p.m.
Warren Community Center
Challenger Sports is hosting International Soccer Camps at the Warren Community Center June 15-19, 2020. The TinyTykes Summer Camp is open to ages 4-6 and runs 8-9 a.m. daily. There are two half-day camps, as well. One camp is open to ages 6-9, which runs 9 a.m.-noon and the other camp is for ages 10-14 from 1 until 4 p.m. Or try the full-day option, which is open to ages 8-14 and runs 9 a.m.-4 p.m. daily. Prices range from $86 to $173.
Windemere Equestrian Center
This Clinton Township center hosts two different summer equestrian camps for kids as young as age 5. The Pony Pal Camp is open to ages 4-8 and teaches kids how to groom, bathe and feed horses – and more. This camp features two 2020 sessions – June 22-26 and Aug. 3-5 – and costs $95 per day or $310 for a week. For kids ages 8 and older who have riding experience, the Horsemanship Day School not only teaches them horse basics but also gives them a chance to ride two per day. There are four sessions to choose from – two are considered advanced for students who already know how to jump. The cost is $470 for five days.
For more information on summer day camps in Macomb County, visit Make Macomb Your Home. Find more articles like this at Metro Parent’s A Family Guide to Macomb County.
