| Kids Out and About Ann Arbor / Detroit
Sun, 7/6/2025 -
Sat, 7/12/2025
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Camp Invention Summer 2025
Camp Invention: National
Inspire your child’s creativity and watch their confidence soar with our all-new Camp Invention® program, Discover! Campers in grades K-6 will team up with friends for hands-on, open-ended STEM fun. They’ll create their own claw machine, uncover the science behind optical illusions, rev up for the ultimate road trip and embark on an eco-expedition to investigate penguins in Antarctica! Each experience is designed to spark curiosity, build persistence and create an unforgettable summer. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot! Register using CIFUN25 by 3/20 to save $25 or CIFUN15 by 5/15 to save $15 off the registration fee. Payment plans available.
Camp Paws - Humane Society of Huron Valley
Humane Society of Huron Valley
Our camp program involves humane education lessons on many topics depending on the session and age group. Some past topics have been pet photography, animal communication, bird identification and wildlife conservation. Participants will also visit with adoptable animals each day, provide enrichment and training with shelter animals and enjoy presentations from local rescue organizations.
iD Tech On Campus Camps- Multiple locations (2025)
ID Tech Camps- Multiple locations
Register today for camps held at 75+ inspiring universities! Your child will walk the halls of their dream campus, bond with friends and mentors over legendary iD traditions, and experience the magic that’s made us the world’s #1 tech camp for 23+ years! Summer Fun on Your Child’s Dream Campus This is more than a camp. It’s a chance for your child to come face-to-face with friends and mentors who share their interests, all in an inspiring setting that excites them for the future. Between sessions of hands-on STEM fun, they’ll get the ultimate taste of collegiate life, from campus exploration and iconic architecture to meals in the dining halls and sweet dreams in the dorms. You get more. A LOT more. iD Tech is the very best experience built around your child—their interests, their skill level, their goals for the future. Our on-campus programs include an exclusive package designed for maximum inspiration and long-term success.
Camp Raanana
JCC of Greater Ann Arbor
The Ann Arbor JCC's Camp Raanana is a summer day camp for children entering Young Fives, all the way up through 8th grade. Operating at Cedar Lake in Chelsea, campers will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of fun outdoor activities, including swimming, boating, sports, arts and crafts, and so much more!
Slimetopia 4:  Once Upon A Slime Camp
Challenge Island - Oakland County East
In this all-new camp, students will work in small STEAM Teams to mix up new slime classics based on children's stories like Alice's Unbirthday Cake Slime, Charlie's Everlasting Gobstopper Slime, Percy's Blue Cookie Slime, Narnia's Turkish Delight Slime and STEAMwarts Butter Beer Slime.  In addition to making two slimes a day, every camper will also receive a copy of our book Surprise at Blow Cart Beach:  A Challenge Island STEAM Adventure, which is filled with slimy science and treasures.
Multi-Sports Camp
Kidokinetics SE Michigan
Do your kids love non-stop fun and games? Are they ready to try new sports and activities? Join Kidokinetics as we build confident kids through hands-on coaching, tons of fun equipment, and small group sizes. We have 16 sports to introduce and multiple games to keep your camper engaged! We have half and full-day options, and each day includes a choice time for campers to choose from yoga, free play, more sports, crafts, and more. Campers bring their snacks and lunch. Ages 5-11.
Maybury Farm Summer Camp
Maybury Farm (Northville Community Foundation)
Farm Camp is a four-day camp (Tues-Fri) filled with exciting experiences designed to engage and educate campers on all things farming! Held entirely outdoors, campers will not only totally unplug, but will get their hands dirty. They will enjoy learning about the care and function of animals while helping in the barn, and will learn about the cycle of planting, growing and harvesting while helping out in the Farm Garden. ​ ​
Minecraft Survival: The Building Blocks of Coding
iCode Novi
Camp is Monday - Friday from 9 am - 3 pm during the scheduled dates. Learn conditionals, functions, coordinates and more in block-based coding and JavaScript. Students will Design an original creative project to program four tools for a survival backpack to help them in a Minecraft world.
STEAM Space Explorers Camp
Challenge Island - Oakland County East
Get ready for a journey through time and space as we meet the great explorers.  From Copernicus to Galileo, from the Wright Brothers to Amelia Earhart, from Neil Armstrong to Mae Jemison, from Elon Musk to wherever your imagination will take you.  This camp is guaranteed to be an out-of-this-world experience!
2025 Meadow Brook Art Camp
Meadow Brook Hall
In this unique day camp, children will get to experiment with different art forms while exploring the estate and seeing the artistry that sets us apart. Each day, they’ll engage in art projects inspired by our stained glass, photography, textiles, sculpture and more.
Maybury Farm Summer Camp
Maybury Farm (Northville Community Foundation)
Farm Camp is a four-day camp (Tues-Fri) filled with exciting experiences designed to engage and educate campers on all things farming! Held entirely outdoors, campers will not only totally unplug, but will get their hands dirty. They will enjoy learning about the care and function of animals while helping in the barn, and will learn about the cycle of planting, growing and harvesting while helping out in the Farm Garden. ​ ​
STEAM Tank Entrepreneur Camp
Challenge Island - Oakland County East
Inspired by the Shark Tank TV show, this camp is a true experience in STEAM and entrepreneurship.  Students will work together in small STEAM Teams to learn about famous entrepreneurs, target markets, logo and slogan creation and more as they create their own businesses as PIZZApreneurs, SWEETrepreneurs, PETrepreneurs, HAUNTrepreneurs and SLIMEtrepreneurs.  Can your STEAM Team convince the island sharks that their new businesses belong in the Challenge Island Mall?
Apple Scouts Summer Camp
Apple Playschools
Apple Playschools’ Apple Scouts program is a multi-age summer day camp based on the belief that all children have the right to connect to the natural world. For kids who have completed young 5s through 5th grade.
Blake's Appleseed Camp
Blake's Orchard & Cider Mill (Blake Farms)
Appleseed Camp is a three day summer camp that offers an opportunity to educate children about agriculture and farming while providing the fun and unique opportunity to explore the outdoors, meet new friends, discover new interests and create memories that last a lifetime.
Rock Band Camp - Bach to Rock Zionsville
Bach to Rock Zionsville: America's Music School
In Bach to Rock® band camps, kids can unleash their musical talents. Our Rock Band Camp gives kids the chance to practice and perform as part of a real rock band — even if it’s their first time playing an instrument! Bands receive coaching from experienced musicians, with the opportunity to perform and record their own music. This camp is perfect for young musicians who want to build new skills, gain stage experience, or make friends with other performers!
Scratch Ninja - Scratch Coding (Beginner to Advanced)
Create & Learn
Learn Scratch - the most popular kids coding platform, in small groups of 3-5 students. Create games, stories, animations and have fun!
Camp BUGology
Discovery City Children's Museum
It's time to get your hands dirty as we learn about our little crawling friends!
Summer Creativity Camps
A2AC (Ann Arbor Art Center)
Each day, our Creativity Camps are packed with fun and challenging activities that balance learning and play. Campers may experiment with a variety of mediums such as graphite, paint, pastels, charcoal, watercolor, sculptural materials, and more. Although we provide a lot of traditional art instruction, we also encourage campers to take what they’ve learned and apply it to outside-the-box projects.
Rock City World Tour Camp - Bach to Rock Zionsville
Bach to Rock Zionsville: America's Music School
Rock City World Tour introduces young campers to a world of music! This music camp for kids 3-6 years old and includes a mix of storytime, musical instruments, and group play. Rock City is a blast for growing musicians and introduces kids to core musical concepts. It’s the perfect camp for preschoolers and early elementary students who want to get started with music!
Scratch Junior
Create & Learn
A fun ScratchJr coding class for kindergarteners and 1st graders.