A summer camp lineup this broad gives families room to be specific. One child may want musical theatre or filmmaking. Another may be counting down the days to robotics, cooking, sports training or makerspace projects.
At Detroit Country Day School, camps are built around real interests, with programs for ages 3-18 across three campuses in Bloomfield Hills and Beverly Hills. Day camps run June 15-Aug. 21, giving families access to trusted teachers, strong facilities and plenty of choice.
“Families are thrilled to discover that our very own teachers are running each camp,” says Kerry Birmingham, Director of Communications. “This gives parents peace of mind to know that the quality of instruction is the very best, and that their children are nurtured and cared for from the minute they walk on campus.”
Built for every age, from preschool to teens
Younger campers and teens don’t need the same kind of summer, and Detroit Country Day School builds its lineup that way.
For younger campers in preschool and elementary:
- Theme camps with hands-on projects and outdoor play
- Art, cooking and creative exploration
- Water games, playground time and daily activity rotations
For middle school campers:
- Robotics, coding and makerspace programs
- Acting, filmmaking and musical theatre
- Sports camps and skill-building sessions
- Flexible schedules that let campers mix interests in one day
For high school students:
- Advanced arts, media and performance programs
- Academic and career-focused classes
- Sports Academy training with experienced coaches
Parents often say the middle school lineup is one of the hardest to find elsewhere.
“This is an age when many families don’t want to leave their children alone all day while they are at work, but it can be a struggle to find quality camps that cater to tweens and teens,” Birmingham says. “Campers love that they can mix and match their day based on their interests.”
A day that balances structure and momentum
At the Lower School, mornings are built around each camp’s theme, with teachers leading hands-on projects tied to a specific skill or interest. A cooking camper might make a new sweet treat, while an art camper experiments with different materials and techniques. After lunch, the day shifts outside for playground time, water activities and games.
Older campers follow a more immersive rhythm, spending longer stretches rehearsing, creating, building or training in the area they signed up to explore.
Studios, labs and athletic spaces built for doing
Campers at Detroit Country Day School use the same spaces students rely on during the school year, including the school’s XR studio, virtual reality lab, podcast studio and athletic facilities.
That access means kids can record, build, rehearse, experiment and train in spaces designed for serious use.
Birmingham says the real through line is the faculty leading each camp.
“Every camp is developed and designed by a dedicated teacher who wants to share their love for their craft or sport with campers,” she says. “Their goal is to inspire young talent while making sure campers have fun along the way.”
Why one camp week often turns into more
Families often begin with a single week at Detroit Country Day School, then add more once they see how much range the program offers. Kids can try a new subject, new sport or new creative outlet while staying with a routine and setting they already know.
The combination of choice and familiarity is part of what keeps families coming back.
“Parents appreciate the personalized attention and the pressure-free atmosphere that fosters a lifetime love of learning,” Birmingham says. “Many campers attend a different camp every week, knowing they will discover a new adventure each time.”
Camp at a glance
Camp name: Detroit Country Day Camps
Locations:
3003 W. Maple Rd., Bloomfield Hills
22400 Hillview Lane, Beverly Hills
22305 W. 13 Mile Rd., Beverly Hills
Ages: 3-18
Dates: June 15-Aug. 21
Camp type: Day camp
Cost: Varies by program
Before/after care: Yes
This content is sponsored by Detroit Country Day School. To learn more, visit the Detroit Country Day School website and discover more camps in and around metro Detroit in the Best Camps Guide.
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