Looking for the best summer camps in Detroit to keep your kids engaged and active? Whether your child is passionate about art, sports, STEM, or outdoor adventures, Detroit offers a diverse selection of camps
From tech and science programs to performing arts and athletics, there’s a perfect camp for every interest and age group. We shared the top summer camps for kids in Detroit.
Looking for more summer camps? Check out our ultimate guide to find the best summer camps for Metro Detroit kids.
Featured summer camps for kids in Detroit
In this section, Chicago Parent’s advertising partners share their top summer camp offerings.
College for Creative Studies Summer Camps
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
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.
More summer camps for kids in Detroit
Detroit Lions Summer Camps
June 23-27, 2025
- Address: 2000 Brush St., Detroit
- Cost: Varies, see website for details
- Best for ages: 4-14
Train like a pro at Detroit Lions Summer Camps where kids can learn fun football skills at Ford Field. Check their website for more locations and dates.
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: 7-13
Mosaic summer camp is available for kids in Grades 3-8 allowing young artists to garner the attention and instruction they deserve at a pace that best suits their needs.
Boll YMCA Theater Camp
Aug. 4-Aug. 8, 2024
- Address: 1401 Broadway Street, Detroit
- Cost: $255
- Best for ages: 8-11
While any summer camps in general can be expensive, theater camps in particular tend to run on the pricier side. The Boll YMCA theater camp is an exception, and kids still get a world class theater camp experience that culminates in a performance at the Marlene Boll Theatre.
Science Engineering Exploration Camp at University of Detroit Mercy
June–August 2025
- Address: 4001 W. McNichols Road, Detroit
- Cost: See website for details
- 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.
Tigers Youth Baseball and Softball Camps
June–August 2025
- Address: Camp locations in Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Madison Heights, Pontiac, Wixom
- Cost: $395+
- Best for ages: 6-14
Join the Detroit Tigers Baseball/Softball Camps in summer 2025 for a week of unparalleled baseball heaven, promising a world-class experience and lifelong memories for every young player.
Summer Camp at Mosaic Youth Theatre
June 24-Aug. 1, 2025
- Address: 2251 Antietam Ave, Detroit; camp held at Detroit Waldorf School in prior years.
- Cost: 2025 information not yet released
- Best for ages: 3-8 years old
The nationally recognized Mosaic Youth Theatre offers a summer camp for kids with an emphasis on performing arts. Campers explore the process behind putting together a performance.
Summer Camp at Michigan Science Center
June–August 2025
- Address: 5020 John R St., Detroit
- Cost: Check website for pricing
- Best for ages: 6-12
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.
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.
Matrix School of Theatre
August 2025
- Address: 2730 Bagley St., Detroit
- Cost: Check website for pricing
- 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.
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