Is your child creative and love anything theater-related? Then, check out these summer camps in metro Detroit where they can learn new performance techniques and what goes on behind the scenes.
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 theater summer camps for metro Detroit kids
In this section, Metro Parent’s advertising partners share their top summer camp offerings.
Hitsville NEXT Summer Camps at the Motown Museum
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
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.
More theater summer camps in metro Detroit
Cranbrook Theatre School Camp
June 16-Aug. 8, 2025
- Address: St. Dunstan’s Theatre & Greek Theatre, 400 Lone Pine Road, Bloomfield Hills; Cranbrook Kingswood Upper School, 39221 Woodward Ave., Bloomfield Hills
- Cost: Cost varies, see website for details
- Best for ages: 8-17
Kids in grades 2-12 can enjoy this theater camp, which will be broken up by grades 2-8 (junior division) and grades 9-12 (senior division). Lunches and snacks are included.
Deborah’s Stage Door
June 16-Aug. 14, 2025
- Address: 1655 W. Hamlin Road, Rochester Hills
- Cost: $245
- Best for ages: 4-18
Deborah’s Stage Door Performing Arts Camps engage kids of all ages with singing, acting and dancing, featuring musical scenes, costumes and a final performance for families.
Detroit Opera
July 7-Aug. 8, 2025
- Address: 1526 Broadway St., Detroit
- Cost: $400-$600
- Best for ages: 8-18
Detroit Opera’s summer camps offer a creative stage for youths. “Create & Perform” for ages 8-12, turns kids into playwrights and stars. “Operetta Remix” for ages 13-18, hones musical theater skills. Both end in a Detroit Opera House showcase.
Drama Workshop at Macomb Center for the Performing Arts
June 23-27, 2025
- Address: 44575 Garfield Road, Clinton Township
- Cost: $175/grades 2-3, $225/ages 4-12
- Best for grades: 2-12
This camp fosters cooperation, concentration and movement in a welcoming, non-competitive setting, led by All The World’s Stage, a top Michigan youth theater school.
Livonia Community Theatre
July 2025
- Address: 9601 Hubbard Street, Livonia
- Cost: 2025 information not yet released
- Best for ages: 6-17
Ready to shine? From Broadway Bound for grades 6-9, featuring a Broadway Revue, to Kids Camp for grades 2-6 with beloved shows like ANNIE and FROZEN, there’s a stage for every young star.
Matrix School of Theatre
2025 Dates TBA
- Address: 2730 Bagley St., Detroit
- Cost: 2024 information not yet released
- Best for ages: 6-17
Leave this summer camp with a newfound confidence thanks to the performing arts. Campers will learn the ins and outs of theater productions and get a chance to make their own creations, too.
Mosaic Summer Camp
June 24-Aug.1, 2025
- Address: 2 Locations: Detroit Community Schools, 12675 Burt Road, Detroit; Detroit Waldorf School, 2555 Burns Ave., Detroit
- Cost: Summer camp is priced at $300 for a two-week session with scholarships available. $25 non-refundable registration fee applied to the final registration costs.
- Best for ages: Grades 3-8
Mosaic Summer Camp offers Grades 3-8 artists theater, music, crafts, dance and mindfulness, ending each two-week session with a special performance for families.
Young People’s Theater
June-August 2025
- Address: 331 Metty Drive, Ann Arbor
- Cost: $350-$700+
- Best for ages: 5-18
Perfect for young performers ready to shine on stage, Young People’s Theater campers create musical theater magic through exciting shows like “Once Upon a Time,” “AristoCats,” and “Legally Blonde.”
VYT Summer Theatre Arts Camp
June 23–July 18, 2025
- Address: 34660 Woodward Ave., Birmingham
- Cost: $1,000
- Best for ages: 8-15
VYT Summer Theatre Arts Camp invites rising 3rd-10th graders to perform Disney’s Newsies Jr., building confidence, teamwork and creativity through acting, music and movement in a fun, supportive environment.
This article was recently updated on Jan. 31, 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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