| Kids Out and About Ann Arbor / Detroit
Sun, 7/20/2025 -
Sat, 7/26/2025
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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!
CURSIVE HANDWRITING + DRAWING AMERICAN HISTORY
Foundations Classical Academy
In this live online course, we improve our print and cursive handwriting through reading and writing about people and events from American history as well as drawing them. Why drawing? Drawing develops some of the same muscle groups used for handwriting. It's also lots of fun! Recommended for ages 11-18. An ADULT SECTION is also available (meeting time is different. It will start at 9:30 AM PST and end at 10:30 AM PST).
Camp Fowler week #4 Una Tierra (3rd-12th graders)
Camp Fowler
We offer overnight camp sessions for campers coming out of 3rd-12th grade. Campers who choose a Residential Camp week will stay in cabins on our 245 acre campus on the shores of Sacandaga Lake.
VEX - Battle of the Bots: Tournament of Champions
iCode Novi
Camp is Monday - Friday from 9 am - 3 pm during the scheduled dates. Battle of the bots is a great way to learn how technologies like programming, sensors, gears, and mechanics work, all while having fun!
Islandmon STEAM Quest Camp
Challenge Island - Oakland County East
Join us for a mini-monstrous journey into the Challenge Island wild!  Our adventurous STEAM Teams are on a quest to catch, collect and train all of the island's mini-monsters.  They'll visit gyms, earn badges, go on treasure hunts, and even engage in a battle or two.  With the help of their ally STEAMaroo, a clever and friendly kangaroo islandmon, our STEAM Teams will tackle an island full of engineering challenges as they evolve into true STEAM Champions.  Ready?  Let's go!
ADAPTED CLASSICS: The Iliad, The Odyssey, and Greek History (online camp in the liberal arts)
Foundations Classical Academy
The purpose of this live ONLINE course is to spark pre-teen/early teenage students' interest in reading classic books and to teach them to engage in Socratic discussion about themes, characters, plot, etc. We will also focus on history related to the stories. Our summer 2025 readings are selections from Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey. The cost is $150 for 22.5 hours of instruction June 16-Aug. 13, 2025.
Summer Overnight Camp
YMCA Camp Kenan
YMCA Camp Kenan, located on the scenic shores of Lake Ontario in Western New York, has been offering unforgettable outdoor adventures for youth of all ages. Established with a commitment to fostering personal growth, teamwork, and leadership, Camp Kenan provides a safe, welcoming environment where campers can explore nature, build lifelong friendships, and discover their potential.
Drone Code: Programming with Python 3
iCode Novi
Camp is Monday - Friday from 9 am - 3 pm during the scheduled dates. Focused on data analysis and quick decision-making, campers will learn to maneuver through drone obstacle courses using the Python 3 programming language. The relationship between software and hardware becomes apparent as campers code solutions to the limitations of their environments and toolsets. With a solid foundation in Python 3, campers will be able to plot their course, code, and take off!
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.
Champion Gymnastics Summer Camp
Champion Gymnastics Ann Arbor
This action-packed camp will alternate between gymnastics and ninja focus. Campers will practice strength, speed, body control & coordination. Whether working on your gymnastics tumbling or ninja moves, Champion’s Summer Camp provides a safe and structured place for kids to master their craft.
First Experience Overnight Camp
YMCA Camp Kenan
Welcome to YMCA Camp Kenan's First Experience Camp, where young adventurers take their first step into the exciting world of summer camp! Designed specifically for first-time campers, this program offers a safe, nurturing environment where children can explore, play, and grow.
Minecraft: Modding Adventure
iCode Novi
Camp is Monday - Friday from 9 am - 3 pm during the scheduled dates. Campers will learn how to make Mods (modifications) for one of their favorite games: Minecraft. Learning to mod in Minecraft is a gateway to an adventure of creativity in computer skills that can be taken from video games to the real 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!
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. ​ ​
Tuolumne Family Camp
City of Berkeley, CA
Tuolumne Family Camp offers an unforgettable adventure nestled in the stunning Sierra Nevada mountains, where families can connect with nature and each other. With activities like hiking, campfire stories, and swimming in Tuolumne Meadows, it's a perfect escape for outdoor lovers of all ages. Experience the magic of the high country in a cozy, community-oriented setting that makes every moment feel special.
Game Builder: Creating with Construct 3
iCode Novi
Camp is Monday - Friday from 9 am - 3 pm during the scheduled dates. In this introductory camp, campers will go beyond playing games and get a behind-the-scenes experience, learning the art and science of game development.
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?