Is your child into science, technology, engineering, art or mathematics? Help them find a hands-on summer camp in metro Detroit and Ann Arbor that will pique their curiosity.
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Featured STEAM Summer Camps for Metro Detroit Kids
In this section, Metro Parent’s advertising partners share their top summer camp offerings.
LTU Marburger STEM Center Summer Camps
July 8-12, July 15-19, July 22-26, July 29-Aug 2, 2024
- Address: 21000 West 10 Mile Road, Southfield
- Phone: 248-204-2120
- Cost: $750-950 for the week
- Best for ages: High school sophomores, juniors and seniors
The Marburger STEM Center at LTU offers innovative academic camps for students interested in engineering, technology, design and science. Expert instructors will introduce you to the latest advancements in modern labs and studios on campus. It provides students an opportunity to explore their passion, hands-on experiences in STEM fields in state-of-the-art labs and studios with industry experts as well as faculty mentoring.
Kids on Campus – Schoolcraft College
July 8 – Aug. 16, 2024
- Address: 18600 Haggerty Road, Livonia
- Phone: 734-462-4448
- Cost: $249, cost of specialty camps may vary
- Best for ages: 5-18
Enjoy hands-on learning experiences led by skilled, professional instructors that will bring out the inquisitive side of every kid! 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!
Michigan State University Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
June 17 – July 12, 2024
- Address: 426 Auditorium Road, East Lansing
- Cost: Cost varies, see website for details
- Best for ages: Grades 3-11
Experience accelerated STE(A)M camps for students in grades 3-11. Topics include archaeology, anthropology, meteorology, art, pre-med, various mathematics, AI, engineering, various biological and physical sciences, and so much more.
Community Sailing School
June 10 – Aug. 23, 2024
- Address: 3270 Wards Point Drive, West Bloomfield Township
- Phone: 586-291-4802
- Cost: $400 for half day (9 a.m.-noon), $700 for one week (9 a.m.-3 p.m.), $1200 for two weeks 9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
- Best for ages: 6-18
The Community Sailing School Foundation, CSSF, formerly known as Pontiac Sailing Education Foundation, PSEF, is Southeast Michigan’s premiere Junior Sailing Program. The program is hosted at Pontiac Yacht Club on Cass Lake in Keego Harbor.
CSSF youth programs provide a full spectrum of daily sailing instruction including:
- June 10-Aug. 23, 2024: Learn to sail, weekly and biweekly
- June 10-Aug. 23, 2024: Intermediate summer program, weekly and biweekly
- June 10-Aug. 16, 2024: Junior racing team, full summer and nine weeks of training
CSSF is the home of more than 14 local high school teams, in both the fall and spring seasons each year. This program is a great way to enhance your sailing ability for all school programs and beyond, a skill that can be used for a lifetime.
CSSF coaches are trained to keep children safe while having fun. Coach instructors are U.S. Sailing Level 1 certified. Campers bring lunch in an insulated bag, a life jacket and everything else you would need for a day at the beach.
Roeper Summer Programs
June 24 – Aug. 16, 2024
- Address: 41190 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills
- Phone: 248-203-7370
- Cost: Two-week sessions from $910 including daily hot lunch and snack
- Best for ages: 3-12
The Roeper School has been offering enriching summer camps to children since 1947. Programs are available for children ages 3-12. Camps include a Day Camp, Hybrid Day Camp + Specialty Camps, Theatre Camp, a Counselor-in-Training(CIT) program, and a Specialty Camp for middle schoolers.
Roeper camps put the campers first! Roeper’s 13-acre Bloomfield Hills campus is the setting for their summer camps offering campers the opportunity to try new things and customize their schedule, with activities taking place indoors and out. Amenities include woodlands, an athletic field, two swimming pools, three playgrounds, nature trails, and numerous buildings containing art, music and tech classrooms, gymnasium, locker rooms and lunchroom.
Roeper’s Day Camp + Specialty Camps allow campers to spend the mornings delving in-depth into select activities and the afternoons enjoying the regular camp activities. Roeper’s Theatre Camp, located on the Birmingham campus, introduces and helps campers holistically develop theatrical skills.
Experience the Roeper difference!
Cranbrook Schools Summer Camps
June 17 – Aug. 8, 2024
- Address: 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills
- Phone: 248-645-3674
- Cost: Full Session (8 weeks): $2,960, Half Session (4 weeks): $1,610, Partial Session (1 week): $445
- Best for ages: 3-18
Cranbrook Schools offers traditional day camps and specialty camps for kids of all ages on their beautiful Bloomfield Hills campus. For years, Cranbrook Schools Summer Camps have been a tradition of fun and learning for campers of all ages.
Hosted across the beautiful, historic campus, their hands-on summer programs offer a true Cranbrook experience through multi-activity traditional camps, specialty camps in art, robotics, sports, STEM, theater, writing, and sports camps in soccer, field hockey, ice hockey and flag football.
Camps operate for up to eight weeks from kids age three through entering 12th grade. The camps are accredited by the American Camp Association and licensed through the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs. Lunches and snacks are included for most camps. Transportation service, extended care, after-camp enrichments, and a monthly payment plan are available as options.
More STEAM Summer Camps in Metro Detroit
Summer Camps at Michigan Science Center
June-August 2024
- Address: 5020 John R St., Detroit
- Cost: Check website
- Best for ages: 6-13
Every year, Mi-Sci summer camp offers kids a chance to break loose with wacky science experiments and activities, plus access to stage shows and the theater.
Boys and Girls Club of Troy
Begin June 17, 2024
- Address: 3670 John R Road, Troy
- Cost: Prices start at $100/week with the $70 annual fee
- Best for ages: 6-18
The Boys and Girls Club of Troy offers a very affordable rate for a six-hour daily schedule from Monday-Friday. For an extra $60/child STEM program sessions can be added to the camp.
Camp Fascinate at Fascination Factory
June 10-Aug. 30, 2024
- Address: 2295 E. Lincoln St., Birmingham
- Cost: $325-$525
- Best for ages: 3-6
Discover a world of wonder at Fascination Factory’s Camp Fascinate! Tailored for younger kids, this Montessori-inspired summer adventure blends weekly themes, learning toys, and unique experiences.
Coding Camps at iCode Troy
June 10-Aug. 30, 2024
- Address: 2914 W. Maple Road, Troy
- Cost: Prices vary by camp
- Best for Ages: 6-18
The coding summer camps at iCode Troy are divided up by age. Some of the unique camps include Digital Fashionista: Creating Wearable Technology, Digital DJ: Creating Music with Sonic Pi and Minecraft: Modding Adventure. Here is a full list of course options by grade.
AccelerateKid
June 13-Aug. 26, 2024
- Address: 24404 Catherine Industrial Drive, Novi
- Cost: $299-$599
- Best for ages: 5-13
Dive into the digital world with our live, virtual coding and robotics camps! From ScratchJr for young learners to advanced Python and Java for older campers, AccelerateKid makes tech fun and accessible.
Summer Camps at Leslie Science & Nature Center
June 17-Aug. 9, 2024
- Address: 1831 Traver Road, Ann Arbor
- Cost: $325
- Best for Ages: 4-11 years old
Explore Leslie Science & Nature Center’s engaging camps! From Dino Detectives uncovering dinosaur secrets and Teeny Tiny Travelers sparking imagination to Nature’s Superheroes teaching conservation, each camp offers a week of hands-on learning, ensuring an unforgettable summer adventure.
Snapology of Troy
June 17-Aug. 16, 2024
- Address: 925 E. Auburn Road, Rochester Hills
- Cost: $119-$349
- Best for ages: 5-12
Choose from STEAM summer camps and workshops, blending play with learning in robotics, coding, and more. Each program promises a blend of education and excitement, ensuring a summer filled with creativity, friends and new skills.
Summer Camps at Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum
June 17-Aug. 23, 2024
- Address: 220 E. Ann St., Ann Arbor
- Cost: $325
- Best for Ages: 5-14
Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum presents thrilling camps this summer. From Inventor’s Workshop, where little minds solve real-world problems, to Superhero Science decoding crime-fighting gadgets. For grades Kindergarten-8th Grade, each $325 camp blends creativity, science and fun. Campers will break it, explore flight, create beats, delve into robotics, investigate forensics and discover water wonders.
University of Michigan Museum of Natural History
June 14-Aug. 16, 2024
- Address: 1105 N. University Ave., Ann Arbor
- Cost: $125-$450
- Best for ages: 4-13
Dive into Camp Explorations for a science-packed summer adventure! Kids in grades Pre-K to 8 can explore archaeology to zoology through hands-on experiments and activities. Special sessions for little explorers and middle school STEM enthusiasts.
The Robot Garage
June 24-Aug. 23, 2024
- Address: 637 S. Eton St., Birmingham
- Cost: $419
- Best for ages: 6-12
Ignite creativity at The Robot Garage’s Summer Camps for Grades 1-6! Choose from LEGO Masters, Minecraft, Video Game Design or Battle Bots themes, running weekly. Dive into robotics, programming and engineering with hands-on projects and collaborative challenges.
Code Ninjas
June 24-Aug. 23, 2024
- Address: 637 S. Eton St., Birmingham
- Cost: $419
- Best for ages: 6-12
Ignite creativity at The Robot Garage’s Summer Camps for Grades 1-6! Choose from LEGO Masters, Minecraft, Video Game Design or Battle Bots themes, running weekly. Dive into robotics, programming and engineering with hands-on projects and collaborative challenges.
The Henry Ford Summer Camp
June 24-Aug. 2, 2024
- Address: 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn
- Cost: $400
- Best for ages: 7-12
Dive into innovation this summer at The Henry Ford Summer Camps! Explore behind-the-scenes adventures, hands-on experiments, and the stories of American creativity. Open for grades 2-7, with artifact explorations and unique learning experiences.
Science Engineering Exploration Camp at University of Detroit Mercy
July 15-26, 2024
- Address: 4001 W. McNichols Road, Detroit
- Cost: $250
- Best for ages: 14-17
Explore the world of engineering and biomedical sciences at University of Detroit Mercy’s SEEC Summer Camps! Engage in hands-on activities like coding, robotics, and 3D printing for rising 9th-12th graders.
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