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.
Boll YMCA Day Camp
June 8-Aug. 21, 2026
- Address: 1401 Broadway Street, Detroit
- Cost: $295 for members and $340 for non-members
- Best for ages: 4-13
Campers at the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit Day Camps spend their days having fun, building friendships, and exploring new skills. Each week offers a mix of classic camp activities — swimming, sports, arts, outdoor learning, STEAM projects, field trips, and plenty of other adventures.
College for Creative Studies Summer Camps
June 15-July 31, 2026
- 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.
Detroit Lions Summer Camps
2026 dates TBA
- 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.
Detroit Opera
July 6-Aug. 7, 2026
- 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.
Hitsville NEXT Summer Camps at the Motown Museum
2026 dates TBA
- 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.
Matrix School of Theatre
August 2026
- 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.
Mosaic Summer Camp
June 23-Jukly 31, 2026
- Address: 2 Locations: Detroit Community Schools, 12675 Burt Road, Detroit; Detroit Waldorf School, 2555 Burns Ave., Detroit
- Cost: Summer camp is priced at $375 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.
Science Engineering Exploration Camp at University of Detroit Mercy
June–August 2026
- 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.
Summer Camp at Michigan Science Center
June–August 2026
- 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.
Tigers Youth Baseball and Softball Camps
June–August 2026
- Address: Camp locations in Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Detroit, Madison Heights, Pontiac, Wixom
- Cost: $405
- Best for ages: 6-14
Join the Detroit Tigers Baseball/Softball Camps in summer 2026 for a week of unparalleled baseball heaven, promising a world-class experience and lifelong memories for every young player.
This article was recently updated on Jan. 23, 2026, by a Metro Parent staff writers. The updates reflect the latest information. Questions? Please reach out to editor@chicagoparent.com.
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