Is your child creative and loves anything art related? Then, check out these summer camps in metro Detroit where they can learn new mediums and techniques.
These summer camps fill up fast. Be sure to register ahead of time. Prices and locations for the camps are subject to change.
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Featured art summer camps in metro Detroit
In this section, Metro Parent’s advertising partners share their top summer camp offerings.
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
Two-week sessions from June 25-Aug. 17, 2025
- Address: 300 E. Crystal Lake Road, Twin Lake, Mich.
- Phone: 800-221-3796
- Cost: $1,780 – $1880 (varies depending on major; significant scholarships available for motivated students; discounts for siblings, Session 4, and those enrolling in more than one session)
- Best for ages: 11-18
Celebrating 60 years, Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp offers immersive two-week summer programs for Grades 5-12 in music, art, theater, dance and writing. Located in West Michigan, Blue Lake provides an inspiring environment where students of all skill levels grow artistically and personally. Days include expert instruction, recreation and evening performances. Campers stay in rustic cabins, forming lasting friendships.
With a dedicated faculty of arts professionals and no audition requirements, Blue Lake ensures accessibility through scholarships based on merit and financial need. Join 4,000 young artists each summer for a transformative experience filled with creativity, achievement and traditional camp fun.
Summer Academic Programs at LTU
June 23-27, July 7-22, July 14-18, July 21-25, 2025
- Address: 21000 W. Ten Mile Road, Southfield
- Phone: 800-225-5588
- Cost: Varies, see website for details
- Best for ages: 14-23
Help shape the future of STEM with the Marburger STEM Center’s immersive high school summer programs! Connect with a dedicated community of innovators in engineering, technology, design, and science, all united by a passion for discovery and innovation.
With expert instructors by your side, you will delve into groundbreaking advancements and tackle hands-on challenges that will inspire your next big idea.
LTU’s state-of-the-art labs and studios are where your potential comes to life — equipped with the tools and technology to turn curiosity into innovation. This is not just a summer program; it is a chance to explore, innovate, and shape the future.
YMCA Camp Nissokone
June 15-Aug. 16, 2025
- Address: 6836 F41, Oscoda
- Phone: 248-887-4533
- Cost: Varies, see website for details
- Best for ages: 5-17
YMCA Camp Nissokone is a one-of-a-kind adventure where the AuSable River meets Lake Huron. Nestled in 170 acres of scenic forest, it’s a place for discovery, growth and lifelong memories. Campers enjoy exciting activities, build confidence and develop independence in a safe, supportive environment.
With over 100 years of tradition, Nissokone blends classic camp fun with new experiences, guided by expert staff and core values of Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility and Inclusion. From outdoor thrills to meaningful friendships, every moment inspires self-confidence and adventure.
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.
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 art summer camps in metro Detroit
Ann Arbor Art Center
June-August 2025
- Address: 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor
- Cost: $435
- Best for ages: 5-12
Ignite creativity at Ann Arbor Center! Kids 5-12 explore art through paint, graphite and sculpture, while ages 9-12 dive into pottery at Clay Camps.
Creative Arts Studio
June 19-Aug. 29, 2025
- Address: 114 W. 4th St., Royal Oak
- Cost: $252
- Best for ages: 6-14
Explore pottery, mosaics, glass fusing and more at Creative Arts Studio’s week-long art camp. With expert guidance and a vibrant atmosphere, each day promises new creations, friendships and fun.
Cranbrook Art Museum Camps
June 16-Aug. 8, 2025
- Address: 39221 Woodward Avenue, Bloomfield Hills
- Cost: $455 per week
- Best for ages: 5-11
Spend summer creating at Cranbrook Art Museum! Kids explore contemporary art, experiment with materials and learn from artists in a fun, hands-on environment that fosters creativity.
D&M Art Studio
June 16-Aug. 15, 2025
- Address: 755 Cherry Hill, Suite 3, Canton
- Cost: $199-$209 for 5-day camp
- Best for ages: 5-16
Campers are split into two age groups: 5-10 years old and 11-16 years old. Younger students have fun themes each week, while older kids focus more heavily on different techniques and mediums.
Meadow Brook Art Camp
June 16-Aug. 1, 2025
- Address: 350 Estate Drive, Rochester
- Cost: $425
- Best for ages: 6-9
Let your child’s creativity soar at Meadow Brook Art Camp! Kids explore stained glass, sculpture and more, with hands-on projects, outdoor fun and a final gallery walk.
Northville Art House
June-August 2025
- Address: 215 W. Cady St., Northville
- Cost: Contact for pricing
- Best for ages: 7-12
Dive into creativity at Northville Art House’s Summer Art Camps! Youth and teens can explore new mediums, grow artistically and enrich their portfolios in weekly sessions through August.
Art Explorers! Summer Camp at Riverside Arts Center
June 23-Aug. 8, 2025
- Address: 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti
- Cost: $300 per week for non-Ypsilanti residents; $285 per week for Ypsilanti residents
- Best for ages: 7-11
Art Explorers! Summer Camp offers young artists the opportunity to engage in various artistic mediums and themes, fostering imagination and creativity.
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This article was recently updated on Feb. 2, 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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