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 camps in metro Detroit
In this section, Metro Parent’s advertising partners share their top camp offerings.
Camp Mirage
June 8-Sept. 4
- Address: 6 locations around metro Detroit:
- 4440 Brighton Road, Howell (810) 279-0189
- 1240 Beck Road, Canton (734) 210-1360
- 35415 West 14 Mile Road, Farmington Hills (248) 266-0949
- 14501 North Haggerty Road, Plymouth (734) 420-4655
- 45201 N. Territorial Road, Plymouth (734) 420-4655
- 6363 Livernois Road, Troy (810) 279-0150
- Ages served: 5-14
- Type: Day camp
- Cost: From $175-$225
Camp Mirage provides the excitement, camaraderie and feel of an overnight camp, all in a day camp setting.
You’ll pick up your kids blissfully happy, inevitably tired, a little dirty and ready to do it again the next day. We treat every camper like family. Our excellent counselors teach and guide campers and help build self-confidence, social skills and independence. Campers leave feeling like Camp Mirage is their camp, their family and their home away from home.
College for Creative Studies Youth and Teen Summer Camps
June 15-July 31, 2026
- Address: 201 E. Kirby St., Detroit
- Phone: 313-664-7456
- Ages served: 8-18
- Cost: $375 per week. Some teen courses have additional material, model or transportation fees.
- Type: Arts camp
Ignite your child’s imagination this summer at the College for Creative Studies. Our camps provide a vibrant environment where the primary emphasis is on having fun while exploring the limitless boundaries of creativity. Each week, campers choose from four specialized tracks, featuring exciting subjects such as Animation, Fashion Design, Game Design, Glass Blowing, Painting, Photography and Video Production. Designed to fit your family’s schedule, our Monday through Friday programs are tailored by age group. Ages 8-13 meet from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., while ages 14-18 meet from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Whether picking up a paintbrush for the first time or building a digital world, students will learn from expert instructors and connect with fellow young artists. Before and after enrichment is free to parents and guardians who work in Detroit.
Detroit Country Day Camps
June 15-Aug. 21
- Address: 3003 W. Maple Rd., Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48301
- Ages served: 3-18
- Type: Day Camp, Theater Camp (performance, dance, circus, theater etc.), Sports Camp, STEAM Camp, Arts Camp (fine art, music etc.)
- Cost: Cost varies, see website for details.
From musical theatre, art, and filmmaking to coding, finance, makerspace and athletics, Detroit Country Day School has a summer experience designed to fit every student’s interest. All camps are taught by our DCDS faculty and are designed to spark imagination, build skills and have fun! Starting with our youngest students, campers embark on safari adventures, build their own toys and dance the summer away. Older campers can learn how to build new worlds in Minecraft, master their craft in emerging actors camp or become content creators on YouTube. And our sports academy camps help young athletes take their game to the next level. Find your summer adventure at DCDS! See our summer program catalog for more info: www.dcds.edu/summer
Hitsville NEXT Camps at the Motown Museum
June 15-26; July 6-17; July 27-Aug. 7
- Address: 2648 W. Grand Blvd., Detroit, MI 48208-1237
- Phone: (313) 875-2264
- Ages served: 11-18
- Type: Arts Camp
Ignite is an artist development camp designed for high school students who want to take their musical talents to the next level. Our expert instructors will help students develop their songwriting, music production and performance skills through collaborative performances, group lessons and workshops tailored to their artistic journey.
Lyric Project is a two-week workshop that helps high school students learn about songwriting, music production and how to communicate powerful, authentic emotions through music. This program is ideal for students looking to enhance their songwriting abilities. It offers group sessions led by teaching artists along with opportunities to collaborate with current recording artists and legendary Motown alumni.
Spark is a day camp designed to introduce middle school students to the world of artist development. Students will write songs, perform and explore different career opportunities in the music industry. Spark aims to foster creativity and self-expression while celebrating the Motown legacy.
Kidcreate Studio – Wixom
- Address: 50160 Pontiac Trl., Unit #3, Wixom, Mich., 48393
- Phone: 248-600-5818
- Ages served: 4-12
- Type: Day Camp, STEAM Camp, Arts Camp
- Cost: Cost varies, see website for details
Kidcreate Studio is where creativity comes to life! We offer fun, hands-on art and STEM classes, camps and workshops designed to spark imagination, encourage curiosity and build confidence in kids of all ages. Our programs give children the chance to explore painting, drawing, clay, crafting and science experiments in a welcoming environment where creativity is always encouraged and getting a little messy is part of the fun.
Our Summer Camps are packed with exciting, themed projects that keep kids engaged, inspired and creating all week long. From colorful art adventures to hands-on science activities, every camp offers something new to discover. Kids can also level up their creativity in our Extreme Art Studio, where bigger, bolder and messier projects come to life, or explore unique crafts and DIY creations in our Craft Academy. With so many creative options, there’s truly something for every young artist, builder and maker. Kidcreate Studio is the perfect place for kids to create, explore and make unforgettable summer memories.
More camps in metro Detroit
This section includes additional camp options for families to explore. These listings are added separately from our paid listings.
Ann Arbor Art Center
June 15-Aug. 21, 2026
- Address: 117 W. Liberty St., Ann Arbor
- Cost: $445 – $465
- Best for ages: 5-17
Ignite creativity at Ann Arbor Center! Kids 5-12 explore art through paint, graphite and sculpture, ages 9-12 dive into pottery at Clay Camps while ages 13-17 dive into exciting projects and creative expressions.
Art Explorers! Summer Camp at Riverside Arts Center
June 22-Aug. 7, 2026
- Address: 76 N. Huron St., Ypsilanti
- Cost: $300 per week for non-Ypsilanti residents; $285 per week for Ypsilanti residents
- Best for ages: 6-13
Art Explorers! Summer Camp offers young artists the opportunity to engage in various artistic mediums and themes, fostering imagination and creativity.
Blue Lake Fine Arts Camp
Two-week sessions from June 24-Aug. 16, 2026
- Address: 300 E. Crystal Lake Road, Twin Lake, Mich.
- Phone: 800-221-3796
- Cost: $1,875 – $1975 (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.
D&M Art Studio
June 15-Aug. 28, 2026
- Address: 755 Cherry Hill, Suite 3, Canton
- Cost: $210-$225 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.
Detroit Catholic Central Summer Camps
2026 Dates TBA
- Address: 27225 Wixom Road, Novi
- Phone: 248-596-3880
- Cost: Cost varies, but typically around $140 per camp
- Best for ages: 9-14
There is something for everyone at Detroit Catholic Central! Their summer camps are bigger than ever this year, with a ton of different athletic and STEM offerings to keep kids busy.
Meadow Brook Art Camp
June 15-July. 31, 2026
- Address: 350 Estate Drive, Rochester
- Cost: $450
- 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
August 4-Aug. 15 2026
- Address: 215 W. Cady St., Northville
- Cost: Contact for pricing
- Best for ages: 6-15
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.
Summer Academic Programs at LTU
July 13-17, July 20-24, July 27-31, 2026
- 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.
Summer at Sacred Heart
June 8-Aug. 14, 2026
- Address: 1250 Kensington Road, Bloomfield Hills
- Phone: 248-646-8900
- Cost: Weekly camp fees are $300 morning session, $180 afternoon session, $55 morning extended care and $85 afternoon extended care
- Best for ages: 5-13
This summer at Sacred Heart, enjoy an exciting lineup of camps that promise fun, creativity and adventure for every child! From hands-on art and drama camps to engaging STEM experiences, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.
WCC Future U Summer Camps
2026 Dates TBA
- Address: 4800 E. Huron River Drive, Ann Arbor
- Cost: $170-650 with scholarships available
- Best for ages: 7-17
Future U camps provide innovative, hands-on learning opportunities motivated by fun activities. Whether your child is a Future Maker, Future Engineer, Future Professional, Future Technologist, or Future Explorer they’ll have fun exploring in these summer camps delivered live in-person this summer. Find your perfect camp experience with flexible full-day or half-day options.
Willoway Day Camp
June 15-Aug. 7, 2026
- Address: 4654 Old Plank Road, Milford (Transportation included)
- Phone: 248-932-2123
- Cost: Varies, see website for details
- Best for ages: 5-14
For generations, Willoway Day Camp has been a summer adventure destination. From the moment campers board the Willoway bus (transportation included), the fun begins. Willoway’s caring staff and top-notch facilities provide endless excitement.
YMCA Camp Nissokone
June 15-Aug. 14, 2026
- 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.
This article was recently updated on Jan. 22, 2026 by Metro Parent’s writer, Sarah Knieff. The updates reflect the latest information. Questions? Please reach out to [email protected].
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