It’s hard to keep my 9-year-old son occupied while he is home from school during holiday break. I am constantly trying to juggle working while still making his time at home enjoyable
These holiday break camps are the perfect solution. Not only will they keep your son or daughter busy during the holiday break, they also may even teach them something new. Choose from our list of camps we’ve found in metro Detroit.
Make sure to register for these holiday break camps in advance because they do fill up fast!Â
This article was published on Nov. 20, 2024, by Metro Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. It features this year’s Holiday Break Camps in metro Detroit. For questions, contact kari@metroparent.com.
Beverly Hills Club Camp
Dec. 23, 26-27, 30, 2024 and Jan. 2-3, 2025
- Address: 31555 Southfield Road, Beverly Hills
- Cost: $90/one-day camp, $165/two-day camp, $226/three-day camp
This holiday break camp features sports, swimming, crafts and more. Bring a swimsuit, water bottle and lunch.
Miki’s Pro Soccer School Break Camp at High Velocity Sports
Dec. 23, 27, 30, 2024 and Jan. 2-3, 2025
- Address: 46245 Michigan Ave., Canton
- Cost: $35/day
Learn some of the best soccer training techniques provided by Miki Djerisilo and other coaches and former professional soccer players. The camp focuses on a player’s ball control, speed and agility, passing and shooting. The camp is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with lunch served at noon. Kids can bring their own drink, lunch and snacks or can purchase snacks and drinks from the vending machines. They may also purchase a pizza lunch, but those should be ordered ahead of time.
Robot Garage Winter Break One-Day Camp
Dec. 23, 26-27, 30, 2024 and Jan. 2-3, 2025
- Address: 637 S. Eton St., Birmingham
- Cost: $99/day
This one-day winter camp is broken up into grades one-three and grades four-six. The camp is from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. The themes for the camps are: Dec. 23 and Jan. 2 are LEGO Masters: Star Wars. Dec. 26 and Jan. 3 are Video Game Design. Dec. 27 and Dec. 30 are Minecraft. Campers will bring a water bottle, lunch and two snacks with them.Â
Saline Parks and Recreation Winter Break Camp 2024
Dec. 23-24, 26-27, 30-31; Jan. 2-3
- Address: 1866 Woodland Drive E, Saline
- Cost: $65-$80/single days; $196-$260/Dec. 23-27 & Dec. 30-Jan. 3 (no camp on Dec. 25 and Jan. 1; Camp ends at 3 p.m. on Dec. 24 and Dec. 31)
Campers at Saline Parks and Recreation will make crafts, go swimming and more. Make sure to bring outdoor items like hats, gloves, boots and snow pants as well as a bathing suit, towel, athletic shoes, lunch and a snack. For ages 5-12.Â
School Break Camp at High Velocity Sports
Dec. 23, 27, 30, 2024 and Jan. 2-3, 2025
- Address: 46245 Michigan Ave., Canton
- Cost: $8/hour
The school break camp is from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with lunch served at noon. Children will play multiple sports at this camp. Kids can bring their own drink, lunch and snacks or can purchase snacks and drinks from the vending machines. They may also purchase a pizza lunch, but those should be ordered ahead of time.
Winter Break Camp at Troy Gymnastics
Dec. 23, 26-27, 30, 2024 and Jan. 2-3, 2025
- Addresses: TG1: 1600 W. Maple Road, Troy; TG2: 1705 Blaney Road, Troy; TG3: 1921 Northwood Drive, Troy; TG4: 1311 Maplelawn, Troy
- Cost: Full Day: $75/day; Half Day: $40/day
The full-day camp option is from 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. and the half-day camp option is from 8:30 a.m.-noon or 12:30-4 p.m. This winter break camp is for ages 4-12. Campers are asked to bring a cold lunch, two snacks, a water bottle, a quiet time activity (no electronics), outdoor weather clothes, a change of clothes and closed toe shoes.
Winter Swoosh at Livonia Parks & Recreation
Dec. 23, 26-27, 30, 2024 and Jan. 2-3, 2025
- Address: Kirksey Recreation Center, 15100 Hubbard, Livonia
- Cost: $45/day for resident, $59/day for non-resident
Ages 5-12 can enjoy a camp that features arts and crafts, science experiments, group games, swimming, climbing the rock wall and more. The camp is from 7:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Camp Cozy Mini-Camp at KidCreate Studio – Bloomfield
Dec. 26-27, 2024
- Address: 4297 Orchard Lake Road, Unit 235, West Bloomfield
- Cost: $85
This mini-camp is from 9 a.m.-noon on Thursday and Friday. Kids will create their own winter-themed masterpieces with the help from an instructor. Bring a nut free lunch, snack and drink each day. For ages 6-12.
The YMCA Holiday Break Camps
Dec. 30, 2024-Jan. 3, 2025
- Locations in Birmingham, Detroit, Farmington, Macomb, Milford, Royal Oak and Southgate
- Cost: $48-plus/day
Children ages 5-12 can enjoy a school break camp for the holidays at their local YMCA in metro Detroit. The camps run from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Campers will make crafts, play games and more.
LED’s, Circuits, & Connectivity Camp at KidCreate Studio – Bloomfield
Jan. 2-3, 2025
- Address: 4297 Orchard Lake Road, Unit 235, West Bloomfield
- Cost: $90
This camp is from 9 a.m.-noon on Thursday and Friday. Kids will craft their own light-up anglerfish and fireflies with LEDs. Bring a nut free lunch, snack and drink each day. For ages 6-12.
Magnificent Masters on Canvas Mini-Camp at KidCreate Studio – Bloomfield
Jan. 2-3, 2025
- Address: 4297 Orchard Lake Road, Unit 235, West Bloomfield
- Cost: $85
This mini camp is from 1-4 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Kids will create their own masterpieces on canvas with the help from an instructor. Bring a nut free lunch, snack and drink each day. For ages 6-12.
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