Unleash Creativity at Metro Detroit’s Top Art Summer Camps for Kids

Explore art summer camps in metro Detroit where kids can learn new mediums, refine skills and create amazing masterpieces.

Is your child creative and loves anything art related? Then, check out these summer camps in metro Detroit where they can learn new mediums and techniques.

These summer camps fill up fast. Be sure to register ahead of time. Prices and locations for the camps are subject to change.

Looking for more summer camps? Check out our ultimate guide to find the best summer camps for Metro Detroit kids.

Featured art summer camps in metro Detroit

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

Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp

Two young flute players practicing during a music program at a summer camp in Blue Lakes Fine Arts Camp, showcasing skill-building opportunities and creative experiences for kids.
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Two-week sessions from June 25-Aug. 17, 2025

  • Address: 300 E. Crystal Lake Road, Twin Lake, Mich.
  • Phone: 800-221-3796
  • Cost: $1,780 – $1880 (varies depending on major; significant scholarships available for motivated students; discounts for siblings, Session 4, and those enrolling in more than one session)
  • Best for ages: 11-18

Celebrating 60 years, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp offers immersive two-week summer programs for Grades 5-12 in music, art, theater, dance and writing. Located in West Michigan, Blue Lake provides an inspiring environment where students of all skill levels grow artistically and personally. Days include expert instruction, recreation and evening performances. Campers stay in rustic cabins, forming lasting friendships. 

With a dedicated faculty of arts professionals and no audition requirements, Blue Lake ensures accessibility through scholarships based on merit and financial need. Join 4,000 young artists each summer for a transformative experience filled with creativity, achievement and traditional camp fun.

Camp Mirage Canton

A large group of children and camp counselors participating in an outdoor activity on a sunny day at Camp Mirage in Canton, surrounded by green trees and a spacious field.
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June 16-Aug. 22, 2025

  • Address: 1240 Beck Road, Canton
  • Phone: 734-210-1360
  • Cost: $185/week Junior Day Camp, $175/week Summer Day Camp, flexible before/after care options
  • Best for ages: 5-14

Camp Mirage Canton offers the excitement and camaraderie of overnight camp in a day camp setting! With a variety of activities from sports to science, arts to adventure, the camp creates an unforgettable summer for every child. 

Campers have the opportunity to embrace the great outdoors and focus on building new friendships while enjoying quality time in nature. It’s all about fun and making memories in a safe, supportive environment. Camp favorites include Camp Awesomesauce, Pokemon Cam, Nerf, Pickleball, Lego Masters and Grossology.

Camp Mirage Farmington Hills

Children participating in a fun outdoor Nerf gun activity at Camp Mirage in Farmington Hills, showcasing exciting summer camp experiences.
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June 9-Aug. 29, 2025 (camps may vary)

  • Address: 35415 West 14 Mile Road, Farmington Hills
  • Phone: 734-420-4655
  • Cost: Michigan camp locations range from $175-$199 per week (Monday-Friday), before and After Care cost is $10 per hour and is billed at the end of the week. 
  • Best for ages: 5-14

Camp Mirage Farmington Hills brings the ultimate summer experience to kids who love to explore, create and stay active. Whether your child is interested in high-energy sports, artistic expression, or out-of-the-box activities, we have a camp to match their passion! 

With more than 40 themed weekly camps to choose from—including robotics, outdoor adventure, slime-making, and flag football—your camper will find something new and exciting each week. Camp Mirage’s welcoming environment encourages kids to be themselves while making lasting friendships and lifelong memories.

Camp Mirage Plymouth (5 Mile)

Excited campers and staff enjoying a group activity under a tent at Camp Mirage in Plymouth (5 Mile), highlighting fun and engaging summer camp experiences.
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June 9-Aug. 29, 2025 (camps may vary)

  • Address: 39500 Five Mile Road, Plymouth
  • Phone: 734-420-4655
  • Cost: Michigan camp locations range from $175-$199 per week (Monday-Friday), before and After Care cost is $10 per hour and is billed at the end of the week. 
  • Best for ages: 5-14

Camp Mirage Plymouth (5 Mile) takes summer fun seriously! Their action-packed lineup of 40+ themed camps ensures that every child finds an activity that sparks their curiosity and excitement. 

From sports and outdoor adventures to STEM-based challenges, campers can immerse themselves in creative, energetic and skill-building experiences. Whether they’re launching into a Nerf battle, crafting DIY masterpieces or learning teamwork on the soccer field, kids will leave each day feeling accomplished and eager for more.

Camp Mirage Plymouth (N. Territorial) 

Kids smiling and enjoying a netted playground activity at Camp Mirage in Plymouth (N. Territorial), showcasing fun and adventurous summer camp experiences.
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June 9-Aug. 29, 2025 (camps may vary)

  • Address: 45201 N. Territorial Road, Plymouth 
  • Phone: 734-420-4655
  • Cost: Michigan camp locations range from $175-$199 per week (Monday-Friday), before and After Care cost is $10 per hour and is billed at the end of the week. 
  • Best for ages: 5-14

Camp Mirage Plymouth (N. Territorial) is where adventure meets creativity! Each week, campers can dive into a variety of unique themes that challenge their minds and bodies. 

Whether your child wants to build a business, master a sport, craft an art project, or solve thrilling mysteries, there’s a camp for them! Camp Mirage’s experienced and enthusiastic staff foster a safe and encouraging environment, making sure every camper feels confident, included, and ready for a summer full of fun.

Camp Mirage Troy

Three kids proudly holding up their artwork with the message 'I Am My Own Hero' at Camp Mirage in Troy, highlighting creative and empowering summer camp activities.
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June 9-Aug. 29, 2025 (camps may vary)

  • Address: 6363 Livernois Road, Troy
  • Phone: 734-420-4655
  • Cost: Michigan camp locations range from $175-$199 per week (Monday-Friday), before and After Care cost is $10 per hour and is billed at the end of the week. 
  • Best for ages: 5-14

If you’re looking for an exciting one-week adventure for your child or reliable full summer childcare, you’ve found the perfect place! Camp Mirage Troy offers the fun and camaraderie of overnight camp in a day camp setting. 

What sets us apart is our wide variety of 40 weekly themed camps throughout the summer, including Business Boot Camp, Girl Power, Dude Camp, Hollywood Movie Making, Lego Minecraft, Nerf Zombie Apocalypse, Grossology and Freaky Experiments, Princesses and Superheroes, and all the classic sports like basketball, soccer, pickleball, flag football and street hockey. Camp Mirage prides themselves on creating an inclusive environment where every child feels comfortable, celebrated and encouraged to be their true, unique self. 

Summer Academic Programs at LTU

LTU Marburger STEM Center Summer Camps
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June 23-27, July 7-22, July 14-18, July 21-25, 2025

  • Address: 21000 W. Ten Mile Road, Southfield
  • Phone: 800-225-5588
  • Cost: Varies, see website for details
  • Best for ages: 14-23

Help shape the future of STEM with the Marburger STEM Center’s immersive high school summer programs! Connect with a dedicated community of innovators in engineering, technology, design, and science, all united by a passion for discovery and innovation.

With expert instructors by your side, you will delve into groundbreaking advancements and tackle hands-on challenges that will inspire your next big idea.  

LTU’s state-of-the-art labs and studios are where your potential comes to life — equipped with the tools and technology to turn curiosity into innovation. This is not just a summer program; it is a chance to explore, innovate, and shape the future.

YMCA Camp Nissokone

A camper enjoying a horseback riding session at YMCA Camp Nissokone, wearing a helmet and guided through a scenic forest trail for a fun and safe outdoor activity.
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June 15-Aug. 16, 2025

  • Address: 6836 F41, Oscoda
  • Phone: 248-887-4533
  • Cost: Varies, see website for details
  • Best for ages: 5-17

YMCA Camp Nissokone is a one-of-a-kind adventure where the AuSable River meets Lake Huron. Nestled in 170 acres of scenic forest, it’s a place for discovery, growth and lifelong memories. Campers enjoy exciting activities, build confidence and develop independence in a safe, supportive environment.

With over 100 years of tradition, Nissokone blends classic camp fun with new experiences, guided by expert staff and core values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Inclusion. From outdoor thrills to meaningful friendships, every moment inspires self-confidence and adventure. 

Camp Mirage Brighton

Camp Mirage logo displayed over a vibrant outdoor activity scene with children and counselors in Brighton, showcasing the coolest summer day camp experience.
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June 9-Aug. 29, 2025 

  • Address: 4440 Brighton Road, Howell
  • Phone: 810-279-0189
  • Cost: $180 or less per week for each day cap
  • Best for ages: 5-14

Camp Mirage Brighton treats every camper like family. Their excellent counselors teach and guide campers and help build self-confidence, social skills, and independence. Campers leave feeling like Camp Mirage is their camp, their family, and their home away from home. 

From sports and science to arts and adventure, Camp Mirage offers over 40 themed summer day camps that let kids ages 5-14 explore their passions in a fun, supportive environment. It has the convenience of daily camp Monday through Friday, with the flexibility of before and after care all summer long.

College for Creative Studies Summer Camps

A young camper at the College for Creative Studies Summer Camps creating digital art on a tablet, focusing intently on their work during an engaging and creative activity.
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June 16-Aug. 1, 2025

  • Address:  201 East Kirby, Detroit
  • Phone: 313-664-7456
  • Cost: $375 per week, full day camp (9 a.m.-3 p.m.). Some teen camps have additional fees.
  • Best for ages: 8-18

Keep your child engaged with fun and creative summer camps at College for Creative Studies.  Explore “Ceramics and Sculpture”, “Game Design”, “Characters and Animation”, “Green Screen Video”, “Fashion Design and Sewing” and more. Learn valuable computer, art and design skills with hands-on classes taught in CCS state of the art facilities in Detroit.                                                                                       

Come as early as 8 a.m, stay as late as 6 p.m. with CCS Before and After Enrichment. Parents and guardians who work in the city of Detroit are eligible for Free Before and After Enrichment. ($95 Value) Simply use the discount code ENRICHMENT at check out.

Hitsville NEXT Summer Camps at the Motown Museum

Group of students and counselors wearing blue Hitsville NEXT t-shirts posing on the steps of the iconic Hitsville U.S.A. building, home to the Motown Museum, during the Hitsville NEXT Summer Camps.
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Lyric Project (June 17-27, 2025); Ignite (July 8-18, 2024); Spark (Aug. 5-15, 2024) 

  • Address: Berry Gordy Jr. Boulevard, 2648 W. Grand Boulevard, Detroit
  • Phone: 313-875-2264, ext. 253
  • Cost: Free
  • Best for ages: Lyric Project (Ages 14-18); Ignite (Grades 9-12); Spark (Grades 6-8)

The Lyric Project, Ignite, and Spark programs offer young musicians the chance to grow their talents in songwriting, music production and performance.

The Lyric Project is a two-week high school workshop where students refine their craft through small group sessions and collaborations with recording artists and Motown Alumni. Ignite is an artist development camp for high school musicians, providing expert instruction in songwriting, performance, and production through group lessons and workshops.

Spark introduces middle schoolers to songwriting, performance, and music industry careers while honoring Motown’s legacy. Applications open March 2025.

Kids on Campus at Schoolcraft College

Children participating in a Kids on Campus summer camp pottery class, each focused on creating clay projects at pottery wheels, wearing colorful aprons in a creative studio environment.
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July 7-Aug. 15, 2025

  • Address: 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia
  • Phone: 734-462-4448
  • Cost: $259, cost of specialty camps may vary
  • Best for ages: 5-18

Spark your child’s curiosity this summer with hands-on learning activities guided by experienced, passionate instructors! 

Kids ages 5-18 will engage in career-oriented summer camps that focus on technology, the arts, science and more, all in Schoolcraft College’s welcoming campus environment. Scholarships are available.

Roeper Summer Programs

Children engaging in outdoor activities with a counselor at Roeper Summer Programs.
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June 23-Aug. 15, 2025

  • Address: 41190 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills
  • Phone: 248-203-7370
  • Cost: Varies by program, see website for details include discount information
  • Best for ages: 3-12 (ages vary by program)

Roeper Summer Programs provide an enriching camp experience on a beautiful 13-acre campus with pools, nature trails, and playgrounds. Roeper offers traditional Day Camps, Specialty Camps that combine focused activities with free-choice options, and Theatre Camps featuring singing, dancing and design. 

Campers choose daily activities, fostering independence and creativity. Exploration Campers have scheduled swim time, while others can opt for pool activities. No two days are the same! Tuition includes daily hot lunch and snacks, with Before and After Care available for an additional fee.

WCC Future U Summer Camps

Washtenaw Community College
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July 7-Aug. 8, 2025

  • Address: 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor
  • Cost: $170-650 with scholarships available
  • Best for ages: 7-17

Future U camps provide innovative, hands-on learning opportunities motivated by fun activities. Whether your child is a Future Maker, Future Engineer,  Future Professional, Future Technologist, or Future Explorer they’ll have fun exploring in these summer camps delivered live in-person this summer. Find your perfect camp experience with flexible full-day or half-day options. 

Scholarships are available for students in the 48197 and 48198 area codes, making camp accessible at little to no cost. Learn from expert WCC faculty, gain hands-on experience in exciting career fields and celebrate your achievements with a WCC Certificate of Completion at the end of the week. Future U camps provide a fun and engaging way to explore potential career paths—don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity.

More art summer camps in metro Detroit

Ann Arbor Art Center

June-August 2025

  • Address: 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor
  • Cost: $435
  • Best for ages: 5-12

Ignite creativity at Ann Arbor Center! Kids 5-12 explore art through paint, graphite and sculpture, while ages 9-12 dive into pottery at Clay Camps.

Creative Arts Studio

June 19-Aug. 29, 2025

  • Address: 114 W. 4th St., Royal Oak
  • Cost: $252
  • Best for ages: 6-14

Explore pottery, mosaics, glass fusing and more at Creative Arts Studio’s week-long art camp. With expert guidance and a vibrant atmosphere, each day promises new creations, friendships and fun.

Cranbrook Art Museum Camps

June 16-Aug. 8, 2025

  • Address: 39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills
  • Cost: $455 per week
  • Best for ages: 5-11

Spend summer creating at Cranbrook Art Museum! Kids explore contemporary art, experiment with materials and learn from artists in a fun, hands-on environment that fosters creativity.

D&M Art Studio

June 16-Aug. 15, 2025

  • Address: 755 Cherry Hill, Suite 3, Canton
  • Cost: $199-$209 for 5-day camp
  • Best for ages: 5-16

Campers are split into two age groups: 5-10 years old and 11-16 years old. Younger students have fun themes each week, while older kids focus more heavily on different techniques and mediums.

Meadow Brook Art Camp

June 16-Aug. 1, 2025

  • Address: 350 Estate Drive, Rochester
  • Cost: $425
  • Best for ages: 6-9

Let your child’s creativity soar at Meadow Brook Art Camp! Kids explore stained glass, sculpture and more, with hands-on projects, outdoor fun and a final gallery walk.

Northville Art House

June-August 2025

  • Address: 215 W. Cady St., Northville
  • Cost: Contact for pricing
  • Best for ages: 7-12

Dive into creativity at Northville Art House’s Summer Art Camps! Youth and teens can explore new mediums, grow artistically and enrich their portfolios in weekly sessions through August.

Art Explorers! Summer Camp at Riverside Arts Center

June 23-Aug. 8, 2025

  • Address: 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti
  • Cost: $300 per week for non-Ypsilanti residents; $285 per week for Ypsilanti residents
  • Best for ages: 7-11

Art Explorers! Summer Camp offers young artists the opportunity to engage in various artistic mediums and themes, fostering imagination and creativity.

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This article was recently updated on Feb. 2, 2025 by Metro Parent’s writer, Sarah Knieff. The updates reflect the latest information. Questions? Please reach out to editor@metroparent.com.


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Amanda Rahn
Amanda Rahn
Amanda Rahn is a freelance journalist, copy editor and proud Detroiter. She is a graduate of Wayne State University’s journalism school and of the Columbia Publishing Course at Oxford University. Amanda is a lover of translated contemporary fiction, wines from Jura and her dog, Lottie.

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