Top Dearborn summer camps making every moment magical for kids

Keep your kids engaged this summer with exciting camps in Dearborn! From STEM to sports, there's a perfect camp for every interest.

As summer begins, parents in Dearborn have a great chance to keep kids engaged with fun and enriching activities. Whether your child loves art, sports or science, local summer camps offer something for everyone.

Here’s a roundup of some of the best summer camps in Dearborn.

Looking for more summer camps? Check out our ultimate guide to find the best summer camps for metro Detroit kids.

Best summer camps for kids in Dearborn

Young Naturalist Program at University of Michigan

2026 dates TBA

  • Address: 4901 Evergreen Road, Dearborn
  • Cost: $60
  • Best for ages: 7-12

Led by UM-Dearborn student interpreters, this science-oriented program provides direct, hands-on learning in a beautiful natural setting. Session topics will include; pond life, birds, insects and spiders, and frogs and turtles.

Divine Child High School Summer Camp

June-August 2026

  • Address: 1001 North Silvery Lane, Dearborn
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Best for ages: 14-18

Divine Child Catholic Schools offer summer sports camps where youth can enhance athletic skills in a fun, safe environment led by experienced, professional staff.

Summer Day Camp at Dearborn Early Learning Center 

June-August 2026

  • Address: 21350 Outer Drive, Dearborn
  • Cost: See website for details
  • Best for ages: 5-9

Kids will build reading skills through phonics, blending, and decoding while exploring math concepts like addition, subtraction, place value, time, money and fractions.

The Henry Ford Summer Camp

June 22-Jul. 31, 2026

  • Address: 20900 Oakwood Boulevard, Dearborn
  • Cost: $380-$450
  • Best for ages: 7-12

Dive into innovation this summer at The Henry Ford Summer Camps! Explore behind-the-scenes adventures, hands-on experiments, and the stories of American creativity. Open for grades 2-7, with artifact explorations and unique learning experiences.

Summer Camp at The Salvation Army

June-August 2026

  • Address: Locations around metro Detroit
  • Cost: $35/week
  • Best for ages: 5-13

This Christian based camp includes daily teachings from the Bible alongside games, field trips, arts and crafts projects and outdoor activities. Kids are served lunch and snacks daily.


This article was recently updated on Jan. 22, 2026, by a Metro Parent staff writer. The updates reflect the latest information. Questions? Please reach out to [email protected].

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Sarah Knieff
Sarah Knieff
Sarah Knieff is a reporter, writer and editor for multiple news and magazine outlets across the nation.

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